The Petersens are an American family band from Branson, Missouri. They perform bluegrass, country, and Christian music, along with mainstream musical covers.
The band consists of siblings and family friends:
The Petersens began performing in 2005 at the First Christian Church of Mountain Grove, Missouri. They soon expanded to performing at local festivals, churches, and cafés. On September 5, 2010, they won the CAM Gospel Sing-Off at the Sight & Sound Theatre in Branson.
In 2015, banjo player Ellen Petersen competed on Season 14 of American Idol, reaching the Top 48.
The Petersens have toured across the United States, Canada, and Europe. In 2019, they toured Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Finland.
In March 2025, the band toured New Zealand, performing in locations such as WhangÃÂrei, Kerikeri and Thames.