Zac Hanson
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Zachary Walker Hanson |
| Born | October 22, 1985 |
| Origin | Arlington, Virginia, United States |
| Genres | Indie pop, pop |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, drums, percussion, piano, keyboards, guitar, synthesizer |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Mercury, Island Def Jam, 3CG |
| Associated acts | Hanson |
| Website | www.hanson.net |
Zachary Walker "Zac" Hanson (born October 22, 1985) is an American musician, best known as a member of the pop band Hanson. He plays drums, percussion, piano, guitar and also sings back-up and lead vocals. He was the lead singer on "Go", the second single from The Walk.
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[edit] Early life and career
Hanson was born on October 22, 1985 in Arlington, Virginia, and grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is the third child of Walker and Diana Hanson. In 1992, he and his brothers Isaac and Taylor formed a band called the Hanson Brothers (later shortened to Hanson). In May 1997, the band released their first major album (third studio album), Middle of Nowhere with Mercury Records. The first single, "MMMBop", made it to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Hanson is one of the youngest artists ever to have a number one single (UK & US charts), second only to Michael Jackson.
After releasing three albums through the record company Island Def Jam (formerly Mercury Records), the band parted ways with the label in 2003 due to irreconcilable differences and formed their own independent label, 3CG Records.
Hanson, at age 12, was the second youngest person ever to be nominated for a Grammy award (second to Michael Jackson). He holds the title of youngest songwriter nominated for a Grammy (same year).
[edit] Personal life
In August 2000, Zac Hanson was introduced to Kate Tucker. They began dating in 2001 and their relationship continued for four years before Hanson proposed in March 2005. They were married on June 3, 2006, in a private ceremony held at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. In the July 27, 2007 issue of People magazine, Hanson and Tucker stated that they planned to "wait a while" before having children. In November 2007, they announced that they would be expecting their first child in May 2008.
In People magazine, Hanson said of impending fatherhood, "I can't wait to meet this person....It will be fun to see five little ones grow up together. I know watching them will inspire a lot of music."[1] The couple welcomed John Ira Shepherd Hanson ("Shepherd") on May 27, 2008 in Tulsa. [2]
On July 2, 2010 in People magazine, Hanson and his wife Kate announced that they were expecting their second child. Hanson seemed thrilled, saying: "I am so excited about the new addition to our growing family and for the stories and inspiration this person will bring to the world." The couple welcomed daughter Junia Rosa Ruth on December 15, 2010.[3]
[edit] 3CG Records
Hanson is a co-founder and co-CEO of 3CG Records, along with brothers Isaac and Taylor.
[edit] References
- ^ Dyball, Rennie (2007-11-26). "Zac Hanson and His Wife Expecting a Baby - Hanson, Babies". People.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20162265,00.html. Retrieved 2011-10-17.
- ^ Dyball, Rennie (2008-05-29). "Zac Hanson and His Wife Have a Boy!". People.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20203045,00.html. Retrieved 2011-10-17.
- ^ Dyball, Rennie (2010-12-17). "Zac Hanson Welcomes Daughter Junia Rosa Ruth". People.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20451635,00.html. Retrieved 2011-10-17.
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