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We Three to release debut album in December; Portland show scheduled for Nov. 28

The trio who found fame on America's Got Talent will headline Portland's Crystal Ballroom Wednesday, Nov. 28, and perform all 12 songs on the self-titled album, which will be available for pre-order on iTunes the same day.

From the moment siblings Bethany Blanchard and Joshua and Manny Humlie first stepped on the "America's Got Talent" stage in May, it's been full speed ahead.

From being in and out of the studio between trips from McMinnville to Los Angeles to jumping right back into the studio once their time on "America's Got Talent" ended, taking a break was never the plan.

And their diligence is about to pay off with the release of their debut album, scheduled for Friday, Dec. 14.

Watch: Sibling secrets with We Three from America's Got Talent

But fans have an opportunity to hear the album before it goes public.

The trio will headline Portland's Crystal Ballroom Wednesday, Nov. 28, and perform all 12 songs on the self-titled album, which will be available for pre-order on iTunes the same day.

"We have always wanted to play that venue, so, we (are) so excited," Blanchard, 25, said. "Everyone who comes on Nov. 28 will hear all of the new songs for the first time before the record comes out."

The album features the four songs We Three performed on "America's Got Talent" — "Heaven's Not Too Far," "So They Say," "Lifeline" and "Makeup" — plus eight new originals.

The finale song they never got to perform on "America's Got Talent" also is on the track list.

Credit: Trae Patton/NBC
AMERICA'S GOT TALENT -- "Live Quarter Finals 1" Episode 1311 -- Pictured: We Three -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)

Although they are known for heartfelt and personal original songs like the ones performed on "America's Got Talent," fans shouldn't expect every track on the album to make them cry, said Manny Humlie, 22.

He describes the album as honest; each song exhibiting different colors and themes reflecting what they felt in the moment they wrote them.

"We have taken the best of everything that we have done thus far in terms of writing and have put it on this record," he said.

We Three made it to the semifinals on "America's Got Talent" by performing nothing but original music. After their audition aired in late-May, it was as if the three sibling's lives changed overnight.

Social media exploded after their performance of "Heaven's Not Too Far," a song written as a tribute to their late-mother who lost her battle to cancer in January 2016.

Their audition alone has more than 80 million views on Facebook.

The group's goal was to expand their fan base, give them exposure and a platform to share their music, not winning the "America's Got Talent" competition.

"Getting off the show and starting this part was the goal," said Manny Humlie. "We were so excited to get in and start playing music and playing shows and to have people hear our music."

"It felt like we actually started our career."

Credit: @taylorgrayphoto
We Three's debut album and single "Heaven's Not Too Far" will be available for pre-order on Wednesday, Nov. 28. (Photo: @taylorgrayphoto)

Being contestants opened doors for the band, including connecting with agencies, recording music videos and performing the national anthem at the Minnesota Vikings vs. Arizona Cardinals game.

And fans can anticipate an early-2019 tour in the states, Blanchard said, with details not yet released.

For more information, visit www.wethreemusic.com.

Abby Luschei is the entertainment reporter for the Statesman Journal; she can be reached at aluschei@statesmanjournal.com or 503-399-6747. Follow her on Twitter@abbyluschei or facebook.com/luscheiabby.

If you go

What: We Three, a sibling trio from McMinnville, are headlining and performing all 12 songs from their first album at this all-ages show.

When: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28

Location: Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St., Portland

Cost: $20 in advance, $25 day of show

Information: Purchase tickets at www.wethreemusic.com

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