Jypsi (pronounced "gypsy") was an American

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vocal group composed of four siblings, all with the surname Rische: Amber-Dawn (

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), Frank (

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, vocals),

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(lead vocals), and Scarlett (

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, electric mandolin). Signed to

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in 2007, the group has released three singles, including "I Don't Love You Like That", which reached number 38 on the U.S. country singles charts that year. The band also released its self-titled debut album in May 2008.

History

Jypsi was formed in 1994 in

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by sisters Amber-Dawn, Lillie Mae, and Scarlett Rische, along with their brother, Frank. After several years of playing locally, the band was discovered in 2000 by Cowboy Jack Clement, a

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from

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. In 2007, they were signed to

. In late 2007, the group began work on its debut album as Jypsi. The group's first single was entitled "Love Is a Drug", but it did not chart and was not put on the album. "I Don't Love You Like That," its follow-up, reached a peak of 38 on the ''

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charts. Jypsi's self-titled debut album was released in May 2008 as a

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but not as a physical album. This album includes the song "Now That's All Right with Me," previously released by Mandy Barnett on her 1996 self-titled debut. ''

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'' gave the album a favorable review, with reviewer John Lupton saying, "Though it takes a little while to get it going, their self-titled debut demonstrates that there is indeed some substance to the ttractiveimage as well." Lead singer Lillie Mae Rische made a guest appearance on the track "God Knows Who I Am" on

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's 2008 album '' Back When I Knew It All''. The group's third single, "Mister Officer," was released in August 2009. It was also made into the band's first

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, directed by Roman White. Bobby Peacock of Roughstock.com said "Lillie Mae Rische's vocals gives a youthful, energetic performance that helps sell the song." Juli Thanki of Engine 145 gave it a thumbs-up, saying "Despite its shortcomings—and there are a few—'Mr. Officer' is bursting at the seams with carefree, youthful exuberance and bright three-part harmony." "Mister Officer" peaked at 52. After Jypsi broke up, Lillie Mae Rische began recording as a solo artist under the name

Discography

''Jypsi'' (2008)

#"Now That's All Right with Me" ( Kostas, Tony Perez) – 2:47 #"I Do What I Want" (Bart Hansen) – 2:44 #"I Don't Love You Like That" (

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" (traditional) – 4:21 #"Free" (Nicholas) – 3:37 #"Halfway Home Cafe" (

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, Johnny Barranco) – 4:19 #"First Thing on My Mind" (Nicholas) – 4:33 #"Kandi Kitchen" (Frank Carter Rische) – 5:26

Singles

Guest singles

Music videos

References

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