Joshua Winslow Groban, also known as Josh Groban, is an American singer, songwriter, and actor who has released several multi-platinum albums.
Despite being mostly recognized for his love ballads, he also enjoys singing opera and classical songs in Italian, Spanish, and French. Groban was drawn to music at a young age, but he did not pursue it professionally until he was in seventh grade when auditioned for a school event.
Josh Groban’s Bio, Age
Josh Groban was born in Los Angeles, California, on February 27, 1981, to schoolteacher Lindy and businessman Jack Groban. Chris, his younger brother, and he have the same birthdate.
When he was in seventh grade, he sang a solo performance of ‘S’wonderful’ at a school event. He was more interested in acting than singing at the moment.
When Groban was 17, Grammy-winning producer David Foster saw him. He began working with David Foster as a rehearsal singer and performed in high-profile events including the 1999 Grammy Awards when he rehearsed Foster’s ‘The Prayer’.
His performance was praised, and the evening’s hostess, Rosie O’Donnell, invited him to come on her show. Groban began appearing at major events, gradually gaining a large fan base.
Educational Background
Josh graduated from the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts in 1999. He then attended Carnegie Mellon University to study musical theater but dropped out after four months due to a recording deal.
Who is Josh Groban’s Spouse?
Josh Groban dated actress January Jones in 2004, but they broke up after two years. After that, he dated actress Kat Dennings in 2014, but the relationship ended after two years. Josh is currently in a relationship with actress Schuyler Helford. They began dating in 2017.
Career
Josh Groban recorded the song titled ‘For Always’ for the soundtrack of Steven Spielberg’s film ‘A.I.: Artificial Intelligence’ in 2001. His debut studio album, ‘Josh Groban,’ was released on November 20, 2001, after he was offered a recording deal by Warner Bros.
The song ‘To Where You Are’ peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks list, while ‘You’re Still You’ peaked at number ten.
Josh also performed in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics’ closing ceremony. In November 2003, his second studio album, ‘Closer,’ was released. Half of the songs were sung in English, with the rest in Italian, Spanish, and French.
Is Josh Groban a tenor or baritone?
In live performances, he has been described to as both a tenor and a baritone, with a range ranging from G2 (two Gs below middle C) to B4, just short of a tenor C. Groban’s voice is heavily influenced by musical theater, yet he also sings opera.
The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 list, and by January 2004, it had moved to number one. In Australia, it reached the 25th spot on the ARIA Albums Chart.
Groban’s third studio album, ‘Awake,’ was released on November 7, 2006, and quickly became the third best-selling classical album of the 2000s in the United States. The album’s tracks were performed in English, Italian, and Spanish.
He released ‘Nol,’ his fourth studio album, as a Christmas record. The album was released on October 9, 2007 and sold more than 3.6 million copies in 2007, making it the best-selling album in the United States for the year.
In 2008, it was also the best-selling Christmas record. The album sold 6 million copies in the United States by August 2017 and had been certified 6x platinum by the RIAA.
His fifth studio album, ‘Illuminations,’ was released on November 15, 2010. It debuted at number four on both the Billboard 200 and the Canadian Albums Chart.
He has been on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ six times and as a co-host on ‘Live with Kelly’ several times. He has also been on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ ‘Larry King Live,’ ‘The Rosie O’Donnell Show,’ ‘The Tim & Eric Awesome Show,’ and several more shows.
He appeared as Malcolm Wyatt in two episodes of ‘Ally McBeal’. He appeared on the TV show ‘Glee’ as himself. He was also seen in the famous British music quiz ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’. He performed ‘You Raise Me Up’ as a guest performer on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in May 2011. He also appeared in the comedy film ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’.
Is You Raise Me Up religious?
The song “You raise me up” has a strong religious theme as well as a message of power and strength through faith. Josh Groban’s statement of faith is well shown in the song, as is the impact of his Episcopalian religion in his lyrics.
Charity Works
Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope, the 2nd Annual Grammy Jam, The Heart Foundation Gala, and many more charity events have included Groban.
He established the Josh Groban Foundation to help needy children through education, healthcare, and the arts.
The organization was inspired when Nelson Mandela visited and selected Groban as the official ambassador for an HIV/AIDS awareness campaign in Africa.
Body Measurements
Josh has a height of 5 feet 11 inches and weighs 79 kg. His shoe size is 10 (US). His hair and eyes are both dark brown in color.