The Finalist is an American Rock Band from Houston, TX. The Finalist was founded in 2004 by frontman Dylan Brady and guitarist Jerry Nettles after they left their old band, unsatisfied with its sound. Jerry's brother Brent joined on as bassist, and then Doug Adams joined as drummer. The band recently signed to Maverick Records and is currently working on a full-length LP for a 2006 release on the label. Their current EP can be sampled on the band's myspace.

The Finalist was the featured artist on the soundtrack for the 2006 film, The Hills Have Eyes with the single, "Leave The Broken Hearts Behind".