Neil Perry, the former member of country music group The Band Perry, has recently shared his thoughts on his departure from the band through a candid Instagram post. This revelation comes alongside the launch of his new solo project titled WOLVESofJUNE, and its debut single, “TNT,” which draws inspiration from his personal journey and experiences.
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In his post dated August 11, the 36-year-old musician expressed his discontent with the circumstances that led to his exit from the band, which he claimed was marked by his “termination” in June 2024. The timeline of the band’s evolution dates back to 2005, when Neil, along with his siblings Kimberly and Reid, co-founded the group. After a successful run, the band took a hiatus in 2023, during which Kimberly pursued a solo career. The band briefly reformed in July 2025, now featuring Kimberly, Reid, and Kimberly’s husband, Johnny Costello. However, this new lineup did not last, as Reid announced his departure from the group just months later to focus on artist management.
In his Instagram message, Neil reflected on the impact of his termination, stating, “June 2024 took something from me. Something I had spent my entire life building. A band. A business. A family. A name.” He elaborated on the internal conflict within the group, noting that the decision to include her husband as a band member was a significant factor in his discontent. He emphasised the deterioration of trust and stability, which ultimately influenced his choice to step back from the band.
Neil revealed that his decision had unexpected repercussions, stating, “I never expected that my decision not to participate under those circumstances would also mean losing my financial interest and access to the band’s platforms, resources, and audience I had spent my life helping build.” He expressed disappointment at witnessing a narrative emerge that felt disconnected from his own experiences, feeling that he had lost not just a music career, but a part of himself.
Concluding his post, Neil narrated how his anger and grief were transformed into music, stating, “The anger became music. The grief became songs. The loss became freedom.” He introduced WOLVESofJUNE as a new chapter in his life following the personal changes he underwent.
A representative for The Band Perry has yet to comment on Neil’s assertions made in his post. The post also included visual elements, featuring a scene from the series *Succession*, highlighting the tensions often found within sibling relationships, mirroring his own experience with his bandmates.
Kimberly Perry, Neil’s sister, has been vocal about the band’s future direction, mentioning on a podcast that she believes her brothers still care about the legacy of The Band Perry. “We’re so proud of the future or the past that we’ve shared,” she stated, indicating a sense of optimism despite the band’s challenges. She encouraged a notion of unity, suggesting that there would always be a space for her brothers within the group should they choose to return.
In a separate podcast appearance, Kimberly addressed suggestions that there was a strategic plan to shape the band’s dynamics, specifically her and her husband’s involvement. She denied any premeditated strategy, stating that the changes came about organically. This honesty paints a picture of a complex relationship not only among the band members but also regarding the evolving nature of their collaborations.
Neil Perry’s Instagram reflections and the subsequent discussions from his former bandmates reveal a tumultuous, yet heartfelt, journey through the ups and downs of sibling partnerships and creative collaborations. WOLVESofJUNE represents both a personal reinvention for Neil and a new creative outlet for his emotions, marking a new milestone in his career as he navigates life after The Band Perry.