The Fray is an American alternative rock band formed in 2002 in Denver, Colorado. They achieved mainstream success with their debut album How to Save a Life in 2005, which included their hit single "How to Save a Life". The album spent over 200 weeks on the Billboard charts. Their self-titled second album was released in 2009 and also debuted at number one on the Billboard charts, selling over 179,000 copies in its first week. The band continues to record and tour internationally.