In 1998, a group of gentlemen came together for a simple, singular purpose: to perform renditions of popular tunes using nothing but their voices. These gentlemen chose the name Exit 245, taking the name from the stop on I-81 that led to James Madison University. Since the group's inception, the legacy of Exit 245 has grown, thanks in part to sold-out concerts up and down the East Coast, critically-acclaimed releases, and viral videos. Exit 245 is a regular fixture on compilations like Best of College A Cappella, Voices Only, and Sing. They have received numerous Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award nominations, including a win for Best Male Collegiate Album for their 2013 release, Boyfriend Material. As of April 2014, according to fuse.tv Exit 245 is one of the " 7 A CAPPELLA GROUPS YOU NEED TO WATCH RIGHT NOW " featuring some of their personal heroes, like Pentatonix. The group's videos have amassed more than a million views on YouTube. But more important than any of the achievements that the group has accomplished over the years is the fellowship between the members. Each gentleman who joins the group enters a lasting brotherhood that transcends music. Beyond its core purpose of making music and sharing it with the world, Exit 245 seeks to serve as a fraternity of men that lasts well beyond college.