Last week, a Seattle group of critically-acclaimed, nationally recognized, and locally beloved independent children’s music artists learned that they are one of 122 children’s albums to be selected and placed on the ballot for possible nomination for a coveted Grammy Award.

The The Not-Its! have been bringing kids and parents alike to their feet in a rock n’ roll frenzy with their power-pop sounds and four-part harmonies for the last three years.

With the release of their third album "Tag, You’re It" this past summer, The Not-Its! have been taking over the airwaves on national kids music radio shows and have charged themselves with forging new partnerships in order to continue to build the momentum of this kindie music craze. With the news of their Grammy nomination possibility, The Not-Its! have now charged themselves with reaching the stars, and sharing this record with the world at large in hopes that those who have the power to, will make a vote and consider “Tag, You’re It!” for the official 2012 nomination—only five of the 117 children’s records will make the cut.

“The Not-Its! project began as this incredible way for a group of old friends, who now had kids, to come together and combine their love of music and their families into one, sort of, social engagement,” band member Danny Adamson commented. “Since the band started, we’ve been so lucky to have created some wonderful partnerships in the community as well as a fantasticbody of families and fans that are loving The Not-Its! and the music. We never anticipated that the kindie music scene would take off like it has in Seattle, and every step forward has been super exciting. When we started to imagine what a Grammy nomination would mean to us, as independent music artists, we kind of freak out and get really giddy and excited!”

The Not-Its! are fronted by 90s indie pop princess Sarah Shannon, known for her successful turn in the Sub-Pop indie band, Velocity Girl. Now a mother of two young girls (3 and 5), Sarah Shannon has recorded two solo albums since her tenure with Velocity Girl. In 2008, a fortuitous run-in with an old friend, rhythm guitarist Danny Adamson, unearthed the desire for the two ofthem to gather together their indie-musician-friends-gone-parents in an effort to continue making music in a way that included their families. Adamson spent much of the 90s touring the country in Seattle-area punk bands before becoming the father of two boys (now ages 6 and 8). Bassist/backup singer Norea Hoeft is a volunteer for Rain City Rock Camp for Girls and a mother of two (8 months and 7 years). Lead guitarist Tom Baisden is an elementary school teacher for special needs children who was honored by Seattle Public Schools as the city’s 2010 “Special Education Outstanding Educator of the Year.” He is the father of two (ages 4 and 7) and a member of Seattle-based rock band, Mostly Dimes. Drummer Mike Bayer is an unsung leader in Seattle’s flourishing artistic community, devoting his time to the creation and management of a brand-new artist space in Seattle’s SODO district; he also teaches drum lessons to youth and plays music with indie-country-rock band, Joseph Giant.

Tag, You’re It! is available online at www.wearethenot-its.com, iTunes, amazon.com, cdbaby.com, and through Burnside Distribution Corporation.