Paramore is a pop rock band from Franklin, TN. Band members include: lead vocalist Hayley Williams, lead guitarist Josh Farro, bassist Jeremy Davis, and drummer Zac Farro. Taylor York plays rhythm guitar during performances.

At the age of 13, Williams moved from her hometown of Meridian, Mississippi to Tennessee, where she met brothers, Josh and Zac Farro. Prior to forming Paramore, Williams and bassist Jeremy Davis took part in a funk cover band called the Factory. Paramore officially came together in 2004. The name Paramore came from a friend of the bands mothers maiden name, and after finding the meaning of the same-sounding word paramour (secret lover), the band took up the name Paramore. Jimmy Eat World and Sunny Day Real Estate are considered to be two of their main influences.

Hayley Williams and Josh Farro are the group's main songwriters. Farro usually first writes the music, then takes it to Williams for melody and lyrics. The remaining band members then begin working on sound and arrangement. The duo's songwriting has been called "contrastly cliched and weak at points," while others have said the songs are "ridiculously catchy" and "sing-a-long worthy."

Paramore's rise to fame was rapid and over a short period of time. Paramore was signed to Fueled By Ramen in April of 2005. The music community first took notice of the band when Paramore released their debut album, "All We Know Is Falling," in the summer of 2005. It includes the singles "Pressure" and "Emergency". The New York Times and Spin praised the album, pointing out Hayley as a star in the making.

Paramore also released an EP titled The Summer Tic in 2006, and Riot! in 2007. The band found mainstream success with their second album Riot! which was certified gold in the U.S. The first single from the album, "Misery Business", received wide radio airplay and allowed for MTV to feature the band in Artist of the Week segments during August of 2007. The New York Times and Spin praised the Riot! album, pointing out Hayley as a star in the making. Riot! definitely shows off the band's mature music and lyrics. The album was produced by David Bendeth, who worked with Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Hawthorne Heights. The music in Riot! took on a richer, deeper, more intense tone, without sacrificing any of the melodicism that has been their trademark. As Hayley explains, For us, the title RIOT! literally means an unbridled outburst of emotions. When we were writing, it seemed like our thoughts and emotions were coming out so fast that we couldnt control them. It felt like there was a riot within us. So the album takes our passion to a new level; its just all raw energy.

The band began nonstop touring throughout 2006, playing popular festivals, such as Warped Tour and Bamboozle. In the fall of 2006, the band played on a sold-out headlining tour in the U.S., and continued touring in both Europe and Japan. After an huge response to their U.K. tour at the end of 2006, Paramore was voted as the Best New Band and Hayley as the #2 Sexiest Female," by Kerrang! readers. NME named Paramore one of the ten acts to watch in their New Noise 2007 feature, declaring Williams as young, articulate and with plenty to say. Paramore does not let these titles intimidate them. I love getting all the Next Big Thing notices, says Hayley with a smile. Josh adds, The first few years everything was new to us and we made a name for ourselves as a band in a lot of places. But with RIOT!, were really ready to blow peoples minds. Riot! certainly blew the minds of Paramore's fans, as well as critics.

Paramore was recently nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy at the 2008 Grammy Awards, along with artists Taylor Swift, Amy Winehouse, Feist, and

Paramore has shown that they aren't just another rock band. Their talent and dedication has proven that they can handle almost anything thrown their way. We all have such a love and passion for this music, says Josh. Were lucky to have made such a connection with our fans that were making a difference in their lives. Hayley concludes, We want everyone to hear this album. We want to take it as far as we can. RIOT! is everything we ever wanted to say on one album. If it all ended today, this is what wed want to be remembered for.