Nick Jonas (b. 1992)

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Biography

Nicholas Jerry Jonas is an American singer, songwriter and actor. Jonas began acting on Broadway at the age of seven, and released his debut single in 2002; this caught the attention of Columbia Records, where Jonas formed a band with his older brothers, Kevin and Joe, known as the Jonas Brothers. The group released their debut studio album, It's About Time, through the Columbia label in 2006. After leaving Columbia Records and signing with Hollywood Records, the group released their self-titled second studio album in 2007, which became their breakthrough record. The band became prominent figures on the Disney Channel during this time, gaining a large following through the network, and appeared in the widely successful musical television film Camp Rock (2008) and its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010), as well as two of their own series, Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream (2008–2010) and Jonas (2009–2010).

In Their Own Words (1)

I want someone to love me, for who I am;I want someone to need me, is that so bad?

Song Who I Am

Timeline

The story of Nick Jonas, told in moments.

1992 Birth

Born Nicholas Jerry Jonas in Dallas, Texas. His father was an ordained minister and songwriter. His mother taught sign language. Discovered at age six in a barbershop. Was performing on Broadway by seven.

Discovered in a barbershop at six. Was fame ever a choice? An ordained minister father. Did faith and fame conflict?

2005 Event

Formed the Jonas Brothers with older brothers Kevin and Joe after Nick's solo single caught Columbia Records' attention. Their debut album It's About Time came out in 2006. They were teenagers.

Three brothers, one band. Was that natural or engineered? Teenagers on Columbia Records. Were you ready?

2008 Event

A Little Bit Longer debuted at No. 1. "Burnin' Up" hit the top five on the Hot 100. Camp Rock aired on Disney Channel to 8.9 million viewers. The Jonas Brothers were everywhere that year.

Camp Rock to 8.9 million viewers. Did Disney feel like a mold? A Little Bit Longer at No. 1. Was that the band's peak?

2014 Event

Released his solo album Nick Jonas through Island Records after the brothers officially disbanded in 2013. "Jealous" went triple platinum. He won the Songwriters Hall of Fame's Hal David Starlight Award in 2016.

'Jealous' going triple platinum solo. Did you need to prove you could stand alone? The brothers officially disbanding. Was that a relief?

2019 Event

The Jonas Brothers reunited. Happiness Begins debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. "Sucker" became their first No. 1 single. Nick had married actress Priyanka Chopra in December 2018.

'Sucker' as their first No. 1 after reuniting. Did absence make fans fonder? Marrying Priyanka Chopra. Did international fame blend?

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