Relient K is a Christian Alternative Rock/Pop Punk band from Canton, Ohio. They started in 1998, and were named after the car of the same name which belongs to guitarist Matt Hoopes. The band has received numerous awards including a Grammy nomination in 2003 for Best Rock Gospel Album and two Dove Awards. All the members are Christians, although some fans have questioned the band being in the Christian rock genre. On this subject, lead singer Matt Thiessen stated in an interview: