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Matchbox Twenty (or MB20, MBT, M20, originally spelled Matchbox 20) is a Grammy-nominated rock band formed in Orlando, Florida.

Matchbox Twenty has sold over 45 million albums worldwide from the releases of Yourself or Someone Like You, Mad Season, and More Than You Think You Are. They released their latest album, Exile on Mainstream, on October 2, 2007. The current members of the band are Rob Thomas, Paul Doucette, Brian Yale, and Kyle Cook. Rhythm guitarist Adam Gaynor left the band in 2005, after performing on their first three studio albums. Rob Thomas is the principal songwriter and lead singer. Rob Thomas has created a well-established solo career for himself after releasing the album, …Something to Be.
History
Rob Thomas, Brian Yale, and Paul Doucette performed in the band Tabitha's Secret which originated in Orlando, Florida, with fellow members John Stanley and John Goff, before splitting to start a new band (what was to become Matchbox Twenty). After recruiting the talents of Adam Gaynor from Criteria Recording Studios in Miami and Kyle Cook from the Atlanta Institute of Music, the lineup was complete and ready to begin. The band was signed to Atlantic Records in 1996 at the last minute when the record executive for Atlantic Records who was searching for a new hit artist could not get folk rock singer/songwriter Willem McCormick to comply with the recording contract.
Current members
* Rob Thomas – lead vocals, piano, guitar (1995–present)
* Kyle Cook – guitar, vocals, banjo(1995–present)
* Paul Doucette – guitar, vocals (2007–present); drums, percussion, vocals (1995–2007)
* Brian Yale – bass guitar (1995–present)
with
* Matt Beck – guitar, keyboards, mandolin (live performances; 2003–present)
* Ryan MacMillan – drums, percussion (2007–present) (2007 — all tracks)
Former members
* Adam Gaynor – guitar, vocals (1995–2005)
American Music Awards
The American Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony created by Dick Clark in 1973. Matchbox Twenty has received five nominations.
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States. Matchbox Twenty has received four nominations.
MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1984 by MTV. Matchbox Twenty has received two nominations.
People's Choice Awards
The People's Choice Awards is an awards show that has been held annually since 1975. Matchbox Twenty has received one award.