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Jonas Brothers are an American male pop band. Widespread fame came with their appearance in the Disney movie Camp Rock in 2008. Paul Jonas plays lead guitar and sings backing vocals, Joseph Jonas plays percussion, and sings lead vocals and Nick Jonas plays rhythm guitar, piano and also sings lead vocals. The fourth brother, Nathaniel Jonas is slated to appear in the sequel to Camp Rock.

Jonas Brothers: Starting out

At the age of six, Nick Jonas was discovered singing in a barber shop and eventually began working with a manager. The following year, Nick started to perform on Broadway, in plays such as A Christmas Carol and Annie Get Your Gun.

In 2002, Nick wrote a song with his dad, entitled 'Joy To The World (A Christmas Prayer)'. The song was included on the Broadway's Greatest Gifts: Carols For A Cure benefit compilation of that year. The song became popular on Christian radio.

Jo Jonas followed his brother into Broadway, appearing in a version of La Boheme, directed by Baz Luhrmann.

In 2004, Nick signed a deal with Columbia Records and a solo album, Nicholas Jonas, was released. It was later decided that Columbia would sign the three brothers as a group.

Jonas Brothers: Breakthrough

In 2005, the newly signed Jonas Brothers toured with a number of established artists, such as Backstreet Boys and Kelly Clarkson. They also took part in an anti-drugs tour with The Cheetah Girls.

The debut album, It's About Time, was released in 2006 and featured songwriting from Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne) and the songwriters responsible for hits by Destiny's Child and Aerosmith, amongst others. On the album, Jonas Brothers also covered two songs by the English boy band Busted: 'What I Go To School For' and 'Year 3000'.

In 2007, the band was dropped by Columbia Records.

The same year, they signed a deal with Hollywood Records and also appeared at the White House in Washington, singing the National Anthem at Easter.

The band's second album titled Jonas Brothers, was released in August 2007 and it spawned two hit singles, 'Hold On' and 'S.O.S'. In August of that year, the band appeared in an episode of Hannah Montana, performing 'We Got the Party' with Miley Cyrus.

A Little Bit Longer was the title given to the band's third studio album, which featured tracks such as 'Burnin' Up' and 'Pushin' Me Away'. In March 2008, Jonas Brothers joined Avril Lavigne's 'Best Damn Tour' in Europe. The band also co-wrote some tracks on their friend Demi Lovato's album Don't Forget.

The soundtrack for Camp Rock, the Disney film that featured the Jonas Brothers, debuted at number three in the US album chart.

At the 51st Grammy Awards, the Jonas Brothers were nominated in the Best New Artist category.

Jonas Brothers: TV Appearances

The Jonas Brothers were the subject of a short reality series on Disney, entitled Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream.

In Camp Rock, the brothers play the role of a fictional band named Connect Three.

Jonas Brothers: Personal Lives

The Jonas Brothers were raised in an Evangelical Christian tradition. Their father is a pastor and the boys were taught at home by their mother rather than attending a regular school. At the MTV Video Music Awards, Russell Brand mocked the boys' decision to wear purity rings. The rings are a symbol of their commitment to abstaining from sex before marriage.

The band earned a reported $12 million during 2007 and they donate 10% of their earnings to a charitable foundation that they have set up. The organisation is named the 'Change For the Children Foundation'.

Nick Jonas was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 13 and is the ambassador for the Bayer Diabetes Care organisation.



Biography by Contactmusic.com

Christmas 2020: This Year's Freshest Tunes For The Festive Season


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As the holiday season is fast approaching we thought we'd do a round up of this years new songs that have all been released in time for Christmas. The bin men of Wolverhampton have sadly not made the cut, although we wish them well, and as for Michael Ball and Alfie Boe's cover of 'Mistletoe And Wine', well, we thought we'd spare you that. Instead we've gone for ten of the best current crackers to get you in the mood for Christmas. There are some big hitters, including Liam Payne, Lil Nas X and even Dolly and Miley, putting their individual stamp on this years Christmas list, let's hope one or more of them is just the surprise gift you've been looking for.  

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Kacey Musgraves - Glittery (From The Kacey Musgraves Christmas show) Ft. Troye Sivan

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Jonas Brothers Return To Social Media - Is A Reunion On The Cards?


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Jonas Brothers fans are totally freaking out after noticing that one of the disbanded pop group's social media platforms was active again after five years of radio silence. Now everyone's wondering if (and hoping that) they are planning a big brotherly reunion later this year.

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Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas reactivated their Instagram account this week for the first time since they split as a band in 2013 leading fans to speculate if they are getting back together again. They are yet to post anything new on their feed, though their followers are waiting with baited breath.

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Miley Cyrus: Joe Jonas Smoked Weed To Be "Badass"


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If you want any more evidence of how far away Miley Cyrus has gone from her dreamy-eyed Hannah Montana days, look no further than her recent interview with the New York Times during which the controversial pop star disses former Disney co-star and friend Joe Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers fame.

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Joe Jonas Accused Miley Cyrus & Demi Lovato Of Introducing Him To Weed.

In an interview with New York magazine, 24 year-old Jonas claimed that every time he smoked weed, he was in the company of fellow stars Cyrus and Demi Lovato. "They kept saying, 'Try it! Try it!' so I gave it a shot," he said in the interview. Jonas' comments haven't gone unnoticed and Cyrus has made sure to hit back to clear her name.

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Joe Jonas' Candid Interview Reveals The Pressures Of Being A Disney Kid


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Most of us Millenials vaguely remember when the Jonas Brothers were a thing, but now, in a shocking development, Joe Jonas has come out with some curious confessions about his life as a Disney golden boy. Now don’t act all surprised, there was obviously something going on behind the purity rings and the clean-cut all-American image. Still, the candidness of the middle Jonas brother’s recent exposé for Vulture is a bit unusual.

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A career with Disney isn't as easy or glamorous as it looks.

It starts out with Joe explaining his early beginnings in music, from listening to the church choir, to going wild (well, relatively) at punk shows, to eventually penning a song with his brothers, which was intended just for Nick (the youngest). After the David Copperfield-like beginning, Joe gets to the meat of the story – the band’s life and work with Disney.

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Jonas Brothers Split But Refuse To Rule Out Return


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The Jonas Brothers have finally split, but true to their style, they can’t decide weather it’s permanent or not. Apparently it’s over, but we’ve been here before, and even though the band are candid in their reasons for ending things, they all agree a reunion isn’t out of the question.

"It's over for now," Kevin Jonas told People magazine, with Joe adding, "It was a unanimous decision." ‘For now’, do you see what we’re getting at? These guys just can’t let go.

“It’s really hard to say ‘forever,’” the youngest of the three boys said. “We’re closing a chapter, for sure.”

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So THAT'S Why The Jonas Brothers Canceled The Tour


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Details as to the Jonas Brothers' tour cancellation are beginning to leak out, with sources close to the group telling E! News that long before Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas started their 2013 summer tour there were discussions about how they wanted to resurface after a long absence from touring.

Essentially, the debate focused on whether they would rebrand with an edgier look and sound to reflect that they're all now... like... real men... and not teenagers anymore. One idea was to change the name slightly, dropping Brothers to leave Jonas.

The brothers, along with father Kevin Jonas Sr, discussed the thought but the collective decision was to keep going as Jonas Brothers. 

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Are The Jonas Brothers Breaking Up?


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The Jonas Brothers could be breaking up according to reports.

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The Jonas brothers L-R: Nick, Joe and Kevin.

It could be the end of the line for the Jonas Brothers, namely Kevin, Joe and Nick, as they are, according to TMZ, heading in separate directions. It seems the band has lost its identity and they have cancelled their upcoming tour, which was due to begin today (11th October). The tour was set to encompass 19 venues all of which have been called off. 

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Feuding Jonas Brothers Cancel Tour Due To "Deep Creative Rift"


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The Jonas Brothers have cancelled their upcoming live tour due to creative differences, it has emerged. A rep speaking to The Hollywood Reporter said that a "deep creative rift" was to blame for the pop group's discord. The three brothers - Nick, Joe and Kevin - are said to be divided on the future musical direction of their successful boyband.

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The Jonas Brothers Have Cancelled A Major Tour.

The decision to call off their planned major tour sprang from disagreements over their expected fifth studio album and first release since 2009. A source speaking to THR explained, "Once they realized they couldn't agree on music, it became a question of, 'Why would we go out on tour right now?' Their thought process was to get everything straight in terms of the creative. It was not a small thing [to call off the tour]."

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The Jonas Brothers Cancel Tour Dates As Family Feud May Cause The Band To Break Up


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The Jonas Brothers are on the verge of breaking up due to a conflict within the band.

They have recently cancelled their upcoming tour, two days before it was set to commence in Pennsylvania.

According to PEOPLE, their potential split stems from the three brothers heading in different directions, musically.

Continue reading: The Jonas Brothers Cancel Tour Dates As Family Feud May Cause The Band To Break Up

Joe Jonas and Jonas Brothers - Jonas Brothers perform live as part of their international tour at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre - Tampa, FL, United States - Saturday 3rd August 2013

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Nick Jonas Shows Off His Muscles With Topless Instagram Selfie


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Nick Jonas posted a topless photograph of himself on Instagram. The photo shows the twenty-year-old singer showing off his muscular torso with his Nike shorts resting dangerously low on his hips. He added the caption "I never do this but... Healthy living and fitness update. Post workout picture. #diabeticinshape #2.0."

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Nick Jonas at the opening night of Buyer and Seller, Barrow Street Theater, New York.

The picture has attracted a great deal of attention, receiving over 198K likes on Instagram. Many fans have expressed their appreciation of the Jonas' physique. Whilst others have commented on his diabetes and his role as a spokesperson for the condition, a number claiming he is inspirational to sufferers. 

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