Neil Perry Accuses Sister Kimberly of Forcing Him Out of The Band Perry

Neil Perry, a founding member of the country trio The Band Perry, has publicly accused his sister, frontwoman Kimberly Perry, of forcing him out of the band in favor of her husband, Johnny Costello. In a series of social media posts beginning August 11, 2026, Neil detailed a contentious breakdown in family and business relationships that led to his termination.

The Band Perry, originally formed in 2005 by siblings Kimberly, Neil, and Reid Perry, achieved major success with hits like "If I Die Young." The group announced a hiatus in 2023. According to Neil's account, Kimberly approached him in 2024 about ending the hiatus. He stated that by May 2024, the siblings were not on consistent speaking terms and that Reid had disengaged from personal and business matters. Neil claimed he and Kimberly initially agreed that moving forward without Reid was not an option.

When Reid confirmed he was not interested in rejoining, Neil said Kimberly presented three options: continue as a duo, hold auditions, or have her husband join the band. Neil stated he was amenable to the first two but opposed to Costello replacing his brother. "We ultimately decided not to proceed," he wrote.