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Formed in Denver, Colorado in 2002, The Fray entered a brand-new creative era in 2026. The multi-Platinum, four-time GRAMMY-nominated alternative rock band originally achieved global stardom with their 2005 5X Platinum debut How to Save a Life—propelled by iconic, piano-driven hits like “Over My Head (Cable Car)” and the Diamond-certified title track. Following successive chart-topping albums including their 2009 self-titled record and 2014’s Helios, original lead vocalist Isaac Slade departed the group in 2022.Rather than recruiting  a replacement, the remaining core trio of Joe King (lead vocals, guitar), Dave Welsh (guitar), and Ben Wysocki (drums) forged ahead. King seamlessly stepped into the frontman spotlight, a transition initially previewed on their 2024 comeback EP The Fray Is Back. On March 13, 2026, the band reached a milestone by releasing A Light That Waits, their first full-length studio album in 12 years. Characterized by emotional clarity and cinematic songwriting, the 11-track record features singles like “Ice Cold Lakes” and “Songs I’d Rather Not Sing”, representing the first time the three members co-wrote every track from scratch. The Fray celebrated this new chapter on the road, embarking on their extensive “Summer of Light” tour across North America alongside Dashboard Confessional, followed by an autumn tour across Europe and the UK. Blending their signature, soul-searching nostalgia with an inventive new energy, The Fray continues to deliver intimate, arena-sized anthems to a devoted global fanbase.

Career Path

2002Formed in Denver, Colorado, by schoolmates Isaac Slade and Joe King, who built the band's piano-driven sound through years of local club dates before securing a record deal.
2005Released the debut album How to Save a Life, certified double platinum by the RIAA; first single "Over My Head (Cable Car)" peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and ranked as the fifth-most downloaded single of 2006.
2006"Over My Head (Cable Car)" received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, and "How to Save a Life" was nominated for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
2007"How to Save a Life" reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the sixth longest-charting single in the chart's history, tying Santana's "Smooth" at 58 consecutive weeks.
2009The self-titled second album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and earned Grammy nominations for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "Never Say Never."
2014Released Helios, the band's third studio album, broadening their sound with atmospheric production while maintaining the emotional songwriting that defined their fanbase.
2022Isaac Slade stepped away from the band; guitarist Joe King assumed lead vocal duties, repositioning The Fray as a trio with King, Dave Welsh, and Ben Wysocki.
2024Returned to touring under Joe King's lead, reigniting demand for the catalog and setting the stage for the band's first new music in a decade.
2025Launched the How to Save a Life: 20th Anniversary Tour with three sold-out opening dates, then carried the run through more than 20 U.S. cities and into Europe, the UK, Australia, and the Philippines.
2026Released A Light That Waits, the band's first studio album in twelve years, followed by the Summer of Light Tour featuring Dashboard Confessional and Colony House on select dates.

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