Sixpence None the Richer

Sixpence None the Richer

Company type	Band
Industry	Music
Founded	1992 in New Braunfels, Texas, United States
Headquarters	Nashville, Tennessee , United States
Products	Music albums, singles

Sixpence None the Richer is a United States-based alternative rock ensemble originating from New Braunfels, Texas and currently operating out of Nashville, Tennessee. The group is widely recognized for their popular tracks "Kiss Me" and "Breathe Your Name", along with notable renditions of "Don't Dream It's Over" and "There She Goes".

The band received two Grammy nods: one for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "Kiss Me" and another for Best Rock Gospel Album with their 1997 self-titled release, Sixpence None the Richer.

Origins and initial phase (1992–1996)

During the early 1990s, guitarist and songwriter Matt Slocum connected with vocalist Leigh Nash, and together with bassist T.J. Behling, they produced a demo called "The Original Demos" at Verge Music Works in Dallas. Their debut album, The Fatherless and the Widow, was launched in 1994 under the independent label R.E.X. Records, followed by This Beautiful Mess in 1995. The band subsequently grew its membership and embarked on tours to promote these albums.

The band's name takes inspiration from a passage in C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity, symbolizing worth that transcends financial value, mirroring the relationship between God and humanity in Christian theology.

Mainstream breakthrough (1997–2004)

In 1997, Sixpence None the Richer signed with Steve Taylor's label, Squint Entertainment, releasing a self-titled album that brought them wider recognition.

Their 1998 single "Kiss Me" catapulted them into national pop prominence. The next year saw the release of their cover of The La's' "There She Goes" and appearances on major television programs such as the Late Show with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

A subsequent album faced delays due to instability at Squint Entertainment, which left the band in uncertainty. After Squint’s closure, they finally released Divine Discontent in 2002.

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

Reunion period and Lost in Transition (2007–2016)

Sixpence None the Richer reunited in November 2007, issuing the EP My Dear Machine via NoiseTrade in 2008—their first official output following 2004’s compilation The Best of Sixpence None the Richer. Later that year, they released a holiday-themed album titled The Dawn of Grace.

After signing with Credential Recordings, the group headlined the 2009 Greenbelt Festival in the United Kingdom. Work on a new studio album began in 2010, culminating in the release of Lost in Transition on August 7, 2012.

Second reunion and Rosemary Hill (2023–present)

In September 2023, Nash unveiled "The Tide," credited to Sixpence None the Richer, marking their first new material in over a decade. Nash and Slocum announced a joint tour with 10,000 Maniacs, featuring songs from both bands, although they departed early in January 2024 due to other obligations.

January 2024 also marked drummer Dale Baker’s return and a new management agreement with Deep South Entertainment, alongside plans to reissue their self-titled album on vinyl. A 25th-anniversary tour featuring the classic lineup was announced in June.

In August 2024, they revealed plans for a new single titled We are Love and an EP named Rosemary Hill, scheduled for release on October 4, 2024.

While no official changes to band membership have been declared, Dale Baker has missed several tour dates in 2025, with Jon Radler stepping in for international performances and their upcoming Christmas tour.

Band members

Current lineup

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

Current touring musicians

• Steve Hindalong – percussion, guitars (2024–present)
• Jon Radford – drums (2025–present)

Past members

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

Discography

• The Fatherless and the Widow (1994)
• This Beautiful Mess (1995)
• Sixpence None the Richer (1997)
• Divine Discontent (2002)
• The Dawn of Grace (2008)
• Lost in Transition (2012)

Awards and nominations

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

Year	Award	Work	Category	Outcome