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==Life and career==
==Life and career==
===1992-2004: Childhood and career bginnings===
===1992-2006: Childhood and career bginnings===
Nicholas Jerry Jonas was born on September 16, 1992 in [[Dallas, Texas]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1596863/jonas-brothers-to-play-thanksgiving-halftime-show-in-dallas/ |title=Jonas Brothers To Play Thanksgiving Halftime Show In Dallas – News Story &#124; Music, Celebrity, Artist News &#124; MTV News |publisher=Mtv |date=October 13, 2008 |accessdate=2010-02-24}}</ref> He is the son of Paul Kevin Jonas and Denise Jonas (née Miller). Jonas' father is a songwriter, musician, and former ordained minister at an [[Assemblies of God]] church, while his mother is a former sign language teacher and singer.<ref name=lat>{{Cite news|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2009/02/the-jonas-broth.html |title=The Jonas Brothers: It's full scream ahead |work= Los Angeles Times |date=2009-02-26 |accessdate=2010-07-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Jac Chebatoris |url=http://www.newsweek.com/boy-band-next-door-87403 |title=The Boy Band Next Door |work=Newsweek |date=2008-01-26 |accessdate=2010-07-25}}</ref><ref name=elpe>{{Cite news|last=Cotliar|first=Sharon|title=Growing Up Jonas|pages=|publisher=People Magazine|date=2010-06-25| url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20204099,00.html|accessdate=2010-07-23}}</ref> Nick is of [[Italian American|Italian]] descent from a great-grandfather, as well as [[German American|German]], English, [[Irish American|Irish]], Scottish, [[Cherokee]], and French-Canadian.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thefw.com/surprising-irish-celebrities/ |title=10 Celebrities You Might Not Know Are Irish |publisher=Thefw.com |date=2012-03-16 |accessdate=2013-01-21}}</ref> Nick has a younger brother, [[Frankie Jonas|Frankie]], and two older brothers - [[Joe Jonas|Joe]] and [[Kevin Jonas|Kevin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/b/boy_bands/050207/index2.jhtml |title=The New Boy Bands |first=Gil |last=Kaufman |date=February 7, 2005 |publisher=MTV |accessdate=August 22, 2008}}</ref> Jonas was raised in [[Wyckoff, New Jersey]] and [[Homeschooling|homeschooled]] by his mother. Jonas' career started when he was discovered at the age of six in a barber shop, while his mother was getting her hair cut and was referred to a professional show business manager.<ref name="MTV News">{{cite web|last=Moss |first=Corey |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1527894/more-blink-182-than-hanson-its-time-for-the-jonas-brothers/ |title=More Blink-182 Than Hanson, It's Time for the Jonas Brothers |publisher=MTV |date=April 6, 2006 |accessdate=2010-09-06}}</ref> He began performing on [[Broadway]] at the age of seven, portraying characters such as [[Tiny Tim]] and [[Gavroche]] among other roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/beauty-and-the-beast-becomes-8th-longest-running-show-aug.-4-107465 |title=Playbill News: Beauty and the Beast Becomes 8th Longest-Running Show Aug.&nbsp;4 |work=Playbill |accessdate=2010-09-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/photo-call-les-miserables-leading-mann-111411 |title=Playbill News: Photo Call: Les Misérables: Leading Mann |work=Playbill |accessdate=2010-09-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/celebritybuzz/whoswho/biography/12193.html |title=Playbill Biography: Nicholas Jonas |work=Playbill |date=August 30, 2010 |accessdate=2010-09-06}}</ref> Jonas wrote a song titled "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)" with his father while performing in ''[[Beauty and the Beast (musical)|Beauty and the Beast]]'' (2002), featuring background vocals from Jonas' fellow cast members, which was featured on the compilation album ''Broadway's Greatest Gifts: Carols for a Cure, Vol. 4''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://christianmusic.about.com/od/upcomingreleases/a/aanjonassigned.htm |title=INO Records Signs 12-Year Old Singer/Actor Nicholas Jonas |publisher=[[About.com]] |accessdate=August 22, 2008 |first=Kim |last=Jones}}</ref> The song was later released through [[INO Records]] to Christian Radio in 2003, serving as Jonas' debut single.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inorecords.com/nicholasjonas/dg-bio.html |title=Nicholas Jonas – Dear God |publisher=INO Records |accessdate=2010-09-06}}</ref>

The single caught the attention of [[Columbia Records]], leading to Jonas signing with Columbia and INO to release his debut studio effort.<ref name=debut>{{cite web|url=http://christianmusic.about.com/od/upcomingreleases/a/aanjonassigned.htm |title=About.com: INO Records Signs 12-Year Old Singer/Actor Nicholas Jonas |publisher=Christianmusic.about.com |date=June 11, 2010 |accessdate=2010-09-06}}</ref> "Dear God" (2004) was released as the lead single from the project, followed by a re-recorded version of "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)".<ref name=debut /> Jonas co-wrote songs for the album with his two older brothers, who also provided background vocals for the release. ''[[Nicholas Jonas (album)|Nicholas Jonas]]'' (2004) received a limited release on September 5, 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.walmart.com/ip/3362837?www=true&productRedirect=true |title=Nicholas Jonas |publisher=WalMart.com |accessdate=2010-09-06}}</ref> The project was scheduled for a wide release in December, though was pushed back before ultimately being cancelled altogether.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://christianmusic.about.com/od/cdreviewsal/gr/jonasbrstime.htm |title=About.com: Jonas Brothers It's About Time |publisher=Christianmusic.about.com |date=June 11, 2010 |accessdate=2010-09-06}}</ref> The new president of Columbia Records, [[Steve Greenberg (record producer)|Steve Greenberg]], liked Jonas' voice on the record despite his dislike for the album.<ref name="M+C">{{cite web|url=http://music.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_1266165.php/Jonas_Brothers_deliver_squeaky_clean_punk_music|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071117163934/http://music.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_1266165.php/Jonas_Brothers_deliver_squeaky_clean_punk_music |archivedate=November 17, 2007 |title=Jonas Brothers deliver squeaky clean 'punk' music |publisher=Music.monstersandcritics.com |accessdate=2010-09-06}}</ref> Upon hearing the song "Please Be Mine" he decided to sign Jonas and his brothers as a group.<ref name="BCSD">{{cite web|url=http://www.boysoloist.com/artist.asp?VID=317 |title=The Boy Choir & Soloist Directory: Nicholas Jonas |publisher=Boysoloist.com |date= |accessdate=2011-04-04}}</ref> After being signed to Columbia, the brothers considered naming their group Sons of Jonas before settling on the name [[Jonas Brothers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/b/boy_bands/050207/index2.jhtml |title=The New Boy Bands |publisher=MTV |date=2006-03-09 |accessdate=2011-04-04}}</ref>

While working on their debut studio album, the band toured throughout 2005 with artists such as [[Jump5]], [[Kelly Clarkson]], [[Jesse McCartney]], the [[Backstreet Boys]], and [[The Click Five]] among others.<ref name="MTV News">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1527894/more-blink-182-than-hanson-its-time-for-the-jonas-brothers/ |title=More Blink-182 Than Hanson, It's Time For The Jonas Brothers |publisher=MTV |date=April 6, 2006 |accessdate=August 21, 2008 |first=Corey |last=Moss}}</ref> The band's debut single, "[[Mandy (Jonas Brothers song)|Mandy]]", was released in December of 2005.<ref name="MTV News" /> The album was initially scheduled for a February of 2006 release date, though executive changes at Columbia's parent company [[Sony]] led to numerous delays on the project's release.<ref name="MTV News" /> It was during this time that the group began making appearances on various [[Disney Channel]] related soundtracks, and toured with [[Aly & AJ]] throughout 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r823795|pure_url=yes}} |title=Disneymania, Vol. 4 > Overview |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=August 29, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tv.com/shows/american-dragon-jake-long/episodes/ |title=American Dragon: Jake Long episode guide |publisher=[[TV.com]] |accessdate=August 29, 2008}}</ref> The band's debut album, ''[[It's About Time (Jonas Brothers album)|It's About Time]]'' (2006), was released on August 8, 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=jonas brothers|chart=all}} |title=Jonas Brothers – It's About Time |work=Billboard |accessdate=August 21, 2008| archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080805023230/{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=jonas brothers|chart=all}}| archivedate = August 5, 2008}}</ref> The album received little backing from the label, who had no further interest in promoting the band. During its initial run, the album only received a limited release of 50,000 copies.<ref name=2006sales>{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6473009/ask-billboard-jonas-brothers-want-to-know-their-album-song-sales |title=Ask Billboard: Jonas Brothers Want to Know Their Album & Song Sales |last=Trust |first=Gary |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |date=2015-02-17 |accessdate=2015-02-17}}</ref> with how the release of the record was handled, the band hoped to depart from Columbia Records and find a new label; it was later confirmed in 2007 that the group had been dropped by the label.<ref name="MTV News" /> The album went on to sell a total of 67,000 copies in the United States as of February 2015.<ref name=2006sales />


===2005-09: Breakthrough with Jonas Brothers and acting===
===2005-09: Breakthrough with Jonas Brothers and acting===

Revision as of 16:09, 14 August 2016

For Jonas' self-titled albums, see Nicholas Jonas (album) and Nick Jonas (album).

Nick Jonas
Jonas at the premiere of Kingdom in 2014.
Jonas at the premiere of Kingdom in 2014.
Background information
Birth nameNicholas Jerry Jonas
Born (1992-09-16) September 16, 1992 (age 31)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
  • producer
  • model[1]
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass
  • piano
  • keyboards
  • percussion
  • drums
Years active2000–present
Labels
Websitenickjonas.com

Nicholas Jerry "Nick" Jonas (born September 16, 1992)[2] is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. Jonas began acting in theater at the age of seven, and released his debut single in 2002. He released his eponymous debut album in 2004 to little success, though it did catch the attention of Columbia Records. Jonas opted to form a band with his older brothers, Joe and Kevin, known as the Jonas Brothers. The group released their debut studio album through Columbia Records. The record failed to achieve commercial success, thus the group parted ways with their label. Their self-titled second studio album was released through Hollywood Records in 2007, and became their breakthrough record. The band became prominent figures on the Disney Channel during this time, gaining a large following through the network. The band starred in the widely successful film Camp Rock (2008).

The release of the band's third studio album, A Little Bit Longer (2008), helped the band achieve further success; the album's lead single hit the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The release of their fourth studio album saw a decline in sales for the band, though was still fairly successful. Jonas and his brothers starred in the Disney Channel series JONAS in 2009 and 2010, though poor ratings led to its cancellation in 2010. It was later confirmed that the Jonas Brothers would be taking a hiatus, with Nick forming a new band known as Nick Jonas & the Administration. The band released one studio album in 2010, though it failed to achieve much commercial success. Following the release, Jonas opted to focus on work in theater, and also had a recurring role on the television series Smash. The Jonas Brothers briefly reunited in 2013, though officially parted ways due to creative differences.

Jonas decided to return to his solo music career following the band's disbandment, and began work on his second studio album. He signed with Island Records, releasing Nick Jonas (2014) through the label. The album entered the top ten of the Billboard 200, while both of the album's singles entered the top twenty of the Billboard Hot 100. The project was re-released as Nick Jonas X2 in 2015. The release helped provide Jonas with a new public image, earning him the title of a "sex symbol". Jonas later co-founded Safehouse Records, a record label in conjunction with Island Records and Hollywood Records. Jonas released his third studio album, Last Year Was Complicated (2016), through the label. The project became his highest peaking entry as a solo artist on the Billboard 200, while the lead single was a top twenty hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

Life and career

1992-2006: Childhood and career bginnings

Nicholas Jerry Jonas was born on September 16, 1992 in Dallas, Texas.[3] He is the son of Paul Kevin Jonas and Denise Jonas (née Miller). Jonas' father is a songwriter, musician, and former ordained minister at an Assemblies of God church, while his mother is a former sign language teacher and singer.[4][5][6] Nick is of Italian descent from a great-grandfather, as well as German, English, Irish, Scottish, Cherokee, and French-Canadian.[7] Nick has a younger brother, Frankie, and two older brothers - Joe and Kevin.[8] Jonas was raised in Wyckoff, New Jersey and homeschooled by his mother. Jonas' career started when he was discovered at the age of six in a barber shop, while his mother was getting her hair cut and was referred to a professional show business manager.[9] He began performing on Broadway at the age of seven, portraying characters such as Tiny Tim and Gavroche among other roles.[10][11][12] Jonas wrote a song titled "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)" with his father while performing in Beauty and the Beast (2002), featuring background vocals from Jonas' fellow cast members, which was featured on the compilation album Broadway's Greatest Gifts: Carols for a Cure, Vol. 4.[13] The song was later released through INO Records to Christian Radio in 2003, serving as Jonas' debut single.[14]

The single caught the attention of Columbia Records, leading to Jonas signing with Columbia and INO to release his debut studio effort.[15] "Dear God" (2004) was released as the lead single from the project, followed by a re-recorded version of "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)".[15] Jonas co-wrote songs for the album with his two older brothers, who also provided background vocals for the release. Nicholas Jonas (2004) received a limited release on September 5, 2004.[16] The project was scheduled for a wide release in December, though was pushed back before ultimately being cancelled altogether.[17] The new president of Columbia Records, Steve Greenberg, liked Jonas' voice on the record despite his dislike for the album.[18] Upon hearing the song "Please Be Mine" he decided to sign Jonas and his brothers as a group.[19] After being signed to Columbia, the brothers considered naming their group Sons of Jonas before settling on the name Jonas Brothers.[20]

While working on their debut studio album, the band toured throughout 2005 with artists such as Jump5, Kelly Clarkson, Jesse McCartney, the Backstreet Boys, and The Click Five among others.[9] The band's debut single, "Mandy", was released in December of 2005.[9] The album was initially scheduled for a February of 2006 release date, though executive changes at Columbia's parent company Sony led to numerous delays on the project's release.[9] It was during this time that the group began making appearances on various Disney Channel related soundtracks, and toured with Aly & AJ throughout 2006.[21][22] The band's debut album, It's About Time (2006), was released on August 8, 2006.[23] The album received little backing from the label, who had no further interest in promoting the band. During its initial run, the album only received a limited release of 50,000 copies.[24] with how the release of the record was handled, the band hoped to depart from Columbia Records and find a new label; it was later confirmed in 2007 that the group had been dropped by the label.[9] The album went on to sell a total of 67,000 copies in the United States as of February 2015.[24]

2005-09: Breakthrough with Jonas Brothers and acting

2010-13: Nick Jonas & the Administration and Jonas Brothers reunion

2014-present: Success with solo career and record label

References

  1. ^ "Shirtless Nick Jonas Shows Off His Hot Body—You've Gotta See This New Pic!". E! Online. October 2, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  2. ^ "Nick Jonas". Allmusic.com. Retrieved November 10, 2013.
  3. ^ Vena, Jocelyn (October 13, 2008). "Jonas Brothers To Play Thanksgiving Halftime Show In Dallas – News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News". Mtv. Retrieved February 24, 2010.
  4. ^ "The Jonas Brothers: It's full scream ahead". Los Angeles Times. February 26, 2009. Retrieved July 25, 2010.
  5. ^ Jac Chebatoris (January 26, 2008). "The Boy Band Next Door". Newsweek. Retrieved July 25, 2010.
  6. ^ Cotliar, Sharon (June 25, 2010). "Growing Up Jonas". People Magazine. Retrieved July 23, 2010.
  7. ^ "10 Celebrities You Might Not Know Are Irish". Thefw.com. March 16, 2012. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
  8. ^ Kaufman, Gil (February 7, 2005). "The New Boy Bands". MTV. Retrieved August 22, 2008.
  9. ^ a b c d e Moss, Corey (April 6, 2006). "More Blink-182 Than Hanson, It's Time for the Jonas Brothers". MTV. Retrieved September 6, 2010. Cite error: The named reference "MTV News" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  10. ^ "Playbill News: Beauty and the Beast Becomes 8th Longest-Running Show Aug. 4". Playbill. Retrieved September 6, 2010.
  11. ^ "Playbill News: Photo Call: Les Misérables: Leading Mann". Playbill. Retrieved September 6, 2010.
  12. ^ "Playbill Biography: Nicholas Jonas". Playbill. August 30, 2010. Retrieved September 6, 2010.
  13. ^ Jones, Kim. "INO Records Signs 12-Year Old Singer/Actor Nicholas Jonas". About.com. Retrieved August 22, 2008.
  14. ^ "Nicholas Jonas – Dear God". INO Records. Retrieved September 6, 2010.
  15. ^ a b "About.com: INO Records Signs 12-Year Old Singer/Actor Nicholas Jonas". Christianmusic.about.com. June 11, 2010. Retrieved September 6, 2010.
  16. ^ "Nicholas Jonas". WalMart.com. Retrieved September 6, 2010.
  17. ^ "About.com: Jonas Brothers It's About Time". Christianmusic.about.com. June 11, 2010. Retrieved September 6, 2010.
  18. ^ "Jonas Brothers deliver squeaky clean 'punk' music". Music.monstersandcritics.com. Archived from the original on November 17, 2007. Retrieved September 6, 2010.
  19. ^ "The Boy Choir & Soloist Directory: Nicholas Jonas". Boysoloist.com. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
  20. ^ "The New Boy Bands". MTV. March 9, 2006. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
  21. ^ "Disneymania, Vol. 4 > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved August 29, 2008.
  22. ^ "American Dragon: Jake Long episode guide". TV.com. Retrieved August 29, 2008.
  23. ^ "Jonas Brothers – It's About Time". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 5, 2008. Retrieved August 21, 2008.
  24. ^ a b Trust, Gary (February 17, 2015). "Ask Billboard: Jonas Brothers Want to Know Their Album & Song Sales". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
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