Creed and 3 Doors Down

Formed in 1994 in Tallahassee, Florida, post-grunge rock band Creed achieved massive commercial success with multi-platinum albums like Human Clay and My Own Prison. Known for chart-topping hits including With Arms Wide Open, which won a Grammy for Best Rock Song, they became one of the biggest-selling rock bands of their generation.

Republic Records signed 3 Doors Down, who gained fame with hits like "Kryptonite." Their debut, The Better Life, went 4x platinum, with follow-ups like Away from the Sun also achieving multi-platinum status. Seventeen Days and a self-titled album hit number one on Billboard. Known for their steady touring and collaboration with producer Howard Benson for Time of My Life, the band remains a staple in rock music.