3 Doors Down and Candlebox

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.

Candlebox, formed in Seattle in 1990, achieved success with their 1993 debut album featuring hits "You" and "Far Behind." Known for blending grunge with bluesy rock, their album went quadruple platinum. The band experienced lineup changes but re-formed in 2006 and released several albums, including Wolves (2021) and The Long Goodbye (2023). They collaborated with musicians like Pearl Jam's Dave Krusen and Ugly Kid Joe's Shannon Larkin.