Relient K

Relient K
Relient K performing in May 2007. From left to right: Jon Schneck, Matt Hoopes, Matt Thiessen, Dave Douglas and John Warne.
Background information
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
Website	relientk.com
Members	Matt Thiessen Matt Hoopes
Past members	Brian Pittman Dave Douglas Todd Frascone Stephen Cushman Brett Schoneman Jared Byers Ethan Luck John Warne Jon Schneck

Relient K /rᵻˈlaɪ.ᵻnt ˈkeɪ/ 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.