Relient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio, by Matt Thiessen, Matt Hoopes, and Brian Pittman during the band members' third year in high school and their time at Malone University. The band is named after guitarist Hoopes' automobile, a Plymouth Reliant K car, with the spelling intentionally altered to avoid trademark infringement over the Reliant name. The group is associated with the contemporary Christian music culture, most notably the Christian rock and punk scene. The group has also performed alongside secular artists. The band has reached critical success with mainstream pop punk and alternative rock. The band's sound incorporates piano and acoustic elements. Since its formation, Relient K has released nine studio albums, seven EPs, two Christmas albums, and one collection of rarities. The band has received numerous awards including a Grammy Award nomination in 2004 for Best Rock Gospel Album and two Dove Awards.
| Origin | Canton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock, Christian rock, pop punk |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Gotee, Capitol, Mono vs Stereo, Jive, RCA |
| Associated acts | Ace Troubleshooter, Guerilla Rodeo, Inhale Exhale |
| Members | Matt Hoopes, Matt Thiessen |
| Past members | Brian Pittman, Todd Frascone, Stephen Cushman, Brett Schoneman, Dave Douglas, Jared Byers, John Warne, Jon Schneck, Ethan Luck |
About Relient K
Christian band that received a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Gospel Album in 2004. They released a book that same year entitled The Complex Infrastructure Known as the Female Mind.
Achievement of Relient K
They started the 10th anniversary "Mmhmm" tour in 2014.
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