Nick Jonas is an American singer, actor, songwriter, and producer best known for being one-third of the American pop rock band the Jonas Brothers. At the age of seven, he had his Broadway debut, and at the age of ten, he co-wrote the song “Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)” with his father. ‘Columbia Records’ took note of the song, which helped him release his self-titled debut album. The ‘Jonas Brothers’ debut album, ‘It’s About Time,’ was a flop, but their second eponymous album gave them a breakthrough, and they went on to create two more albums. The band achieved worldwide fame and notoriety after appearing in two ‘Disney Channel Original Movies,’ namely ‘Camp Rock’ and ‘Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam,’ as well as the ‘Disney Channel’ television series ‘JONAS.’ The ‘Jonas Brothers’ disbanded in 2013 due to creative and other disagreements. Meanwhile, Nick created his own band, ‘Nick Jonas & the Administration,’ and released popular albums such as ‘Nick Jonas’ and ‘Last Year Was Complicated,’ all of which charted on Billboard. ‘Safehouse Records,’ which he co-founded with ‘Hollywood Records’ and ‘Island Records,’ issued his second album.
Childhood and Adolescence
Nick Jonas was born in Dallas, Texas, to Paul Kevin Jonas and Denise Jonas on September 16, 1992. (nee Miller). His father is a singer and songwriter who worked as an ordained minister at an Assemblies of God congregation.
Jonas grew up with two elder brothers, Kevin and Joe, and a younger brother, Frankie, in Wyckoff, New Jersey. His mother, a musician and former sign language teacher, educated him at home.
Career of Nick Jonas
Although Jonas and his two older brothers were both musicians as children, his career started off by coincidence when he was discovered singing at a hair salon while his mother was getting her hair cut at the age of six. He landed on Broadway at the age of seven, portraying Tiny Tim in ‘A Christmas Carol’ opposite Frank Langella, thanks to a recommendation from a professional show business manager.
He went on to play replacement roles in other Broadway musicals such as ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ (2001) and ‘Beauty and the Beast’ (2002), among others. ‘Les Miserables’ (2010), ‘Hairspray’ (2011), and ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’ (2012) were among his later theatrical performances (2012).
In 2002, he co-wrote the song ‘Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)’ with his father, which was included in the compilation album ‘Broadway’s Greatest Gifts: Carols for a Cure’, Vol. 4., and published the following year on ‘Christian Radio’ via ‘INO Records,’ marking his debut single.
‘Columbia Records’ took notice of the song, despite its lack of commercial success. Columbia and INO both signed him. On September 5, 2004, he released his eponymous debut studio album, ‘Nicholas Jonas,’ which had 11 songs, some of which he co-wrote with his father and others with his elder brothers, such as ‘Time for Me to Fly’ and ‘Please Be Mine.’
The president of ‘Columbia Records,’ Steve Greenberg, liked Jonas’ voice and the song ‘Please Be Mine,’ so he signed him and his elder brothers, Joe and Kevin, as a group to ‘Columbia Records,’ resulting in the establishment of the ‘Jonas Brothers’ band.
The first promotional tour for the Jonas Brothers’ upcoming album ‘It’s About Time’ began on November 5, 2005. After several delays, the album was finally released on August 8, 2006 by ‘Columbia Records.’ Meanwhile, the band released its debut single, ‘Mandy,’ on December 27, 2005; the second single off the album, a cover song titled ‘Year 3000,’ on March 16, 2006; and made multiple cameos on other ‘Disney Channel’ soundtracks.
‘Columbia Records’ dismissed the ‘Jonas Brothers’ off their roster immediately after they signed with ‘Hollywood Records.’
Their single, ‘S.O.S.,’ which was released on August 3, 2007, catapulted them to popularity. It was a tremendous hit in the United States, selling over 1.5 million copies and reaching number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The actual success came with their eponymous second studio album, which was released on August 7, 2007, and sold over 2 million copies in the United States, as well as ranking in the top five of the Billboard 200. On August 17, 2007, the group appeared as special guests in “Me and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas and Mr.
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The first season of the band’s reality television series, ‘Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream,’ began on the Disney Channel on May 16, 2008, and finished on May 31, 2010, following two seasons. ‘Mr. Sunshine’ (2011), ‘Smash’ (2012), and ‘Scream Queens’ (2015) were among Jonas’ other television programs. He is now starring in the sitcom ‘Last Man Standing.’
The ‘Jonas Brothers’ made their film debut on June 20, 2008, in the ‘Disney Channel Original Movie’ ‘Camp Rock,’ starring Demi Lovato. It is currently the third most watched DCOM of all time, with 8.9 million viewers tuning in for the debut. On September 3, 2010, a sequel starring the three brothers was published.
The band’s third studio album, ‘A Little Bit Longer,’ was released on August 12, 2008, and became their second multi-platinum album in the United States, selling over 2 million copies and confirming their place in the world of American pop rock music.
Their 3D biography, ‘Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience,’ was released on February 27, 2009, and it became a commercial triumph as well as the 6th highest grossing concert film. On May 2 of that year, the band began their second Disney Channel television series, dubbed ‘JONAS,’ which was eventually renamed ‘JONAS L.A.’ On October 3, 2010, it came to an end after two seasons.
The band released their fourth and final studio album, ‘Lines, Vines, and Trying Times,’ on June 16, 2009, which opened at number one on the Billboard 200 and sold 247,000 copies in its first week, but failed to equal the popularity of previous releases. On October 29, 2013, the group disbanded.
Jonas launched his own band, ‘Nick Jonas & the Administration,’ in late 2009. Studio album ‘Who I Am’ (2010), live album ‘Nick Jonas & The Administration Live at the Wiltern January 28th, 2010’ (2010), and extended play ‘Stay’ (2010) are among Jonas’ albums released with the new band.
On November 10, 2014, he released his second eponymous studio album, ‘Nick Jonas,’ which got positive critical reviews and charted in the top 10 in the United States, as well as the top 20 in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Mexico. On November 20, 2015, the album ‘Nick Jonas X2′ was re-released with three new tracks and four remixes.
Jonas’ third solo album, ‘Last Year Was Complicated,’ was released on June 10, 2016, and featured collaborations with Big Sean, Ty Dolla Sign, Tove Lo, and Daniella Mason. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and first on the Top Albums sales chart in the United States in its first week of release. In May 2017, he released the track “Remember I Told You,” which featured Anne-Marie, a British singer-songwriter, and Mike Posner, an American vocalist. His song ‘Find You’ was released four months later. He also appeared in the adventure film ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ in 2017.
Major Projects of Nick Jonas
With 525,402 copies sold in its first week, the album ‘A Little Bit Longer’ became a tremendous hit. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, according to Nielsen Sound Scan. Billboard’s Comprehensive Albums, Tastemakers, Top Internet Albums, and Top Digital Albums lists all ranked it first. The album’s initial twelve tracks charted on the Pop 100, the Billboard Hot 100, and the Bubbling Under Chart.
Personal History and Legacy
Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, Delta Goodrem, and Olivia Culpo are among the celebrities he has dated.
Priyanka Chopra, an Indian actress, was rumored to be dating Nick Jonas in early 2017. In June 2018, the couple publicly confirmed their relationship.
Work in the Humanitarian Sector
Jonas, who developed diabetes as a child, founded the ‘Change for the Children Foundation,’ which collaborates with five other organizations to raise funds and raise awareness about diabetes.