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Sixpence None the Richer
Sixpence None the Richer performing in 2013
Sixpence None the Richer performing in 2013
Background information
OriginNew Braunfels, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Years active1992–2004, 2007–present
Labels
Members
Past members
  • T.J. Behling
  • Tess Wiley
  • Joel Bailey
  • James Arhelger
  • J.J. Plasencio
  • Sean Kelly
  • Jerry Dale McFadden
  • Rob Mitchell
  • Jason Lehning
Websitehttp://www.sixpencenonethericher.com/

Sixpence None the Richer (also known as Sixpence) is an American Christian alternative rock band that formed in New Braunfels, Texas, and eventually settled in Nashville, Tennessee. They are best known for their songs "Kiss Me" and "Breathe Your Name" and their covers of "Don't Dream It's Over" and "There She Goes".

The band received two Grammy Award nominations, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "Kiss Me" and Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album for Sixpence None the Richer (1997).[1]

The name of the band is inspired by a passage from the book Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis discussing how children buying gifts for their parents with the parents' money means the parents are "None the Richer" monetarily but yet clearly there is value in the act (mirroring the Christian God/human dynamic, and notably pointing out the responsibilities of the child/humans to have humility about their offerings) [2][3][4]

History

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Formation and early years (1992–1996)

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Guitarist/songwriter Matt Slocum met Leigh Nash in the early 1990s. Adopting their name from a C.S. Lewis book they recorded a demo, circulated as "The Original Demos", with bassist T.J. Behling at Verge Music Works recording studio in Dallas, and eventually an album, The Fatherless and the Widow, for the independent label REX Music in 1993. After adding more members, the band toured in support of The Fatherless and The Widow. The band released This Beautiful Mess in 1995.

Into the mainstream (1997–2004)

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In 1997, the group signed to Steve Taylor's label Squint Entertainment and released a self-titled album, which slowly began garnering attention from a wider audience in the mainstream industry.

In 1998, "Kiss Me" was released as a single, propelling Sixpence None the Richer into the national pop spotlight. The next year, the band followed up "Kiss Me" with a cover of The La's' "There She Goes". Sixpence appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and numerous morning talk shows.

The band had a follow-up album ready to release, but their label Squint Entertainment started to fall apart, leaving the band in limbo for several years. Finally, Squint Entertainment folded and that album, Divine Discontent, was released in October 2002.

On February 26, 2004, Matt Slocum announced that the group had disbanded.

First Reunion and Lost in Transition (2007–2016)

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In November 2007, Sixpence None the Richer reunited. They released the EP My Dear Machine on the website NoiseTrade in 2008, the band's first official release since The Best of Sixpence None the Richer in 2004.

In October 2008, they released a Christmas album titled The Dawn of Grace.

Sixpence signed to Credential Recordings and played a headline slot at the 2009 Greenbelt Festival in the UK. According to Nash, the band began recording a new album in January 2010.[5][better source needed] The album, Lost in Transition, was released on August 7, 2012.

On November 12, 2016, the band performed at the Love Love Rock Festival in Taipei, Taiwan, playing the hits "Don't Dream It's Over", "Kiss Me" and "There She Goes".[6][better source needed]

Second Reunion and Rosemary Hill (2023-present)

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In September 2023 Leigh Nash released a new single The Tide that additionally credited Sixpence None the Richer, making it their first new song in 11 years. Additionally Matt and Leigh announced a new tour with 10,000 Maniacs, playing songs from both bands,[7] but in January 2024 Matt and Leigh left the tour early, with several upcoming events noting the duo "had other commitments arise" [8][9]

In January 2024, drummer Dale Baker returned to the band. and the band signed a management deal with Deep South Entertainment and plans on re-releasing their self-titled album on vinyl. [10] In June they announced a new 25th Anniversary tour with all the original members for the first time since Baker left.[11], then in August 2024 they announced a new single We are Love and a new EP Rosemary Hill set to be released in Oct 2024.[12]

Band members

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Current members

  • Leigh Nash – vocals (1992–2004, 2007–present)
  • Matt Slocum – guitar, cello (1992–2004, 2007–present)
  • Justin Cary – bass (1997–2004, 2008–present)
  • Dale Baker – drums (1993–2001, 2024–present)

Former members

  • T. J. Behling – bass (1992–1993)
  • Mark Couvillion – guitars (1992–1993)
  • Tess Wiley – guitars, vocals (1994–1996, 2008)
  • James Arhelger – bass (1993–1994)
  • Joel Bailey – bass (1994)
  • J. J. Plasencio – bass (1995–1997)
  • Sean Kelly – guitars (1997–2004)
  • Jerry Dale McFadden – keyboards (2001–2004)
  • Rob Mitchell – drums (2001–2004, 2012–2017)
  • Jason Lehning – keyboards (2012–2013)

Timeline

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Discography

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Main article: Sixpence None the Richer discography

Awards and nominations

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Year Awards Work Category Result
1996 Dove Awards This Beautiful Mess Best Alternative/Modern Rock Album Won
1998 Sixpence None the Richer Nominated
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year Nominated
"Love" Modern Rock/Alternative Recorded Song of the Year Nominated
Billboard Music Video Awards "Kiss Me" Best New Artist Clip, Contemporary Christian Nominated
1999 Grammy Awards Sixpence None the Richer Best Rock Gospel Album Nominated
Teen Choice Awards "Kiss Me" Choice Music: Love Song Nominated
Dove Awards Short Form Music Video of the Year Nominated
Billboard Music Awards Top Hot 100 Airplay Track Nominated
Top Adult Top 40 Track Nominated
Top Soundtrack Single Won
Themselves Top Hot 100 Artist - Duo/Group Nominated
Top Adult Top 40 Artist Nominated
2000 Grammy Awards "Kiss Me" Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals Nominated
APRA Music Awards Most Performed Foreign Work Nominated
Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards Themselves Favorite Band Nominated
Dove Awards Group of the Year Won
2001 Young Hollywood Awards "Kiss Me" Best Song Won
BMI Pop Awards "There She Goes" Award-Winning Song[13] Won
2003 Dove Awards "Breathe Your Name" Modern Rock/Alternative Recorded Song of the Year Won
Divine Discontent Best Alternative/Modern Rock Album Nominated
Themselves Group of the Year Nominated
BDSCertified Spin Awards "Kiss Me" 600,000 Spins Won
2006 700,000 Spins Won

References

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  1. ^ "Sixpence None The Richer". The Recording Academy. May 14, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  2. ^ steelygray (July 14, 2019). Sixpence None the Richer's Leigh Nash - interview - 1999-06-07. Retrieved August 15, 2024 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ "Sixpence None the Richer Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Archived from the original on July 24, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  4. ^ "The Gospel According to Sixpence None the Richer". Texas Monthly. Archived from the original on December 27, 2021. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  5. ^ "Leigh Nash's Facebook Page". Facebook. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2010.
  6. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Hi (November 12, 2016). "105.11.12 [Love Love Rock］Sixpence None the Richer-Kiss me". Retrieved March 22, 2018 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ "Leigh Nash + Sixpence None The Richer Drop New Single "The Tide"". I'M MUSIC Magazine. Sept 30th 2023. Retrieved 8/15/2024. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= and |date= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ "10,000 MANIACS". The Birchmere. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  9. ^ Argyrakis, Andy (February 16, 2024). "10,000 Maniacs' "Revival" gives City Winery what "Everybody Wants" in start of triple sell out". Chicago Concert Reviews. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  10. ^ "https://musicrow.com/2024/01/sixpence-none-the-richer-to-re-release-album-on-curb-records-signs-management-deal/". January 16, 2024. Archived from the original on January 20, 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024 – via Music Row. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  11. ^ "Sixpence None the Richer Announce Tour with Original Members". June 11, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  12. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  13. ^ "BMI's Pop Awards 2001 Song List | Press". BMI.com. Archived from the original on February 1, 2008. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
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