The All-American Rejects formed in 1999, releasing their debut self-titled album through Doghouse Records in October 2002.

The album was certified two times platinum by the RIAA, featuring three successful singles: "Dirty Little Secret", "Move Along", and "It Ends Tonight".

The singles all peaked in the top 15 of the Billboard Hot 100 and Pop 100 charts, with "Dirty Little Secret" receiving a triple platinum certification from the RIAA.

In 2008, the All-American Rejects released "Gives You Hell", bringing their best chart performance in the Billboard Hot 100 and now defunct-Pop 100, at number four and two respectively.

The band's fourth studio album, Kids in the Street, was released March 26, 2012, with its lead single, "Beekeeper's Daughter", peaking at No.