Sixpence None the Richer's Matt Slocum carries and places drywall in EMB House No. 8.click to enlarge Sumter County Fact: Sumter County is the first of Habitat's "21st Century Challenge" communities. These communities have formed partnerships between their local Habitat affiliates, government, businesses, religious groups and other organizations, setting a date by which substandard housing will be eliminiated from the area. 
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Sixpence None the Richer Enriched by Serving 1999 EMB Homeowners
AMERICUS, Georgia (March 30, 1999) -- Popular music's latest sensation, Sixpence None the Richer, is making new music this week during this year's EMB -- building to the rhythm of pounding hammers.
Making their home now in Nashville, Tenn., the five band members recently struck gold with their hit single, "Kiss Me," which is topping music charts around the country. But the musicians say they haven't forgotten the importance of serving others.
"Because we believe our music is a gift, we believe the best response to success is to serve," said Matt Slocum, Sixpence's founder and songwriter. "And I can't think of a better way to serve than to work with Habitat."
Joined by several record company and music industry representatives, Sixpence began building Monday on Houses No. 8 and 11 and will continue today on the same homes. Because of Sixpence's hectic touring schedule, however, the band's stay in Americus is too brief, said group bass player, Justin Cary.
"We're just here for two days, but wish we could stay longer," Cary said. "It's been a lot of fun already, and we expect to do it again in the future."
With Sixpence's new popularity, the members' involvement may encourage others to form their own Habitat partnerships.
"If more good can come from our heightened name recognition, that's great," Cary said. "We'd love nothing more than to see fans get involved with Habitat because they first saw us working on a house."
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