Kings of Leon is an American rock band with a career spanning over two decades, known for their evolving sound and multiple award-winning albums and singles. After securing significant early success in the United Kingdom with nine Top 40 singles and two BRIT Awards by 2008, Kings of Leon went on to become one of the most acclaimed American rock bands of their generation. Comprising brothers Caleb, Nathan, and Jared Followill, and their cousin Matthew Followill, the band signed with RCA Records in 2002. Their debut EP, Holy Roller Novocaine, was released in 2003, followed by their first album, Youth and Young Manhood, the same year, and Aha Shake Heartbreak in 2004.
Further cementing their status, they won a Grammy Award for Record of the Year for ‘Use Somebody’ in 2010, contributing to their total of four Grammy Awards from twelve nominations. In 2009, they released the live DVD, Live at the O2 London, England. Kings of Leon continued their prolific output with albums such as Come Around Sundown (2010) and Mechanical Bull (2013). Their 2016 album, Walls, made a significant impact by reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
Their latest album, Can We Please Have Fun, was released in 2024. The band continues to explore collaborations, with recent performances alongside artists such as Zach Bryan and Bruce Springsteen in 2025.