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This article is about the singer. For the judge, see .Josh GrobanGroban in February 2009Background informationBirth nameJoshua Winslow GrobanBornFebruary 27, 1981 , , U.S.GenresOccupation(s)InstrumentsYears active1997–presentLabelsWebsiteJoshua Winslow Groban (born February 27, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer, who is known for his unusually dusky tenor voice. His first four solo albums have been certified , and he was charted in 2007 as the number-one best selling artist in the United States, with over 22.3 million records. As of 2012, he had sold over 25 million records worldwide.

Groban originally studied acting, but moved to singing as his voice developed. Groban attended the , a free public school on the campus of , where students receive a conservatory-style education. called Groban to stand in for an ailing to rehearse a duet, "", with at the rehearsal for the 1998 . immediately invited him to appear on her talk show. Foster asked him to sing at the California Governor's ' 1999 inauguration. He was cast on by the show's creator, , performing "You're Still You" for the 2001 season four finale.

In 2017, he made his debut as in , to critical acclaim and a nomination. His performance at the earned him two nominations, one for and one for for the song "This One's for You". Groban co-starred as Tony Caruso Jr. in the original series, .

Contents Early life[] Josh Groban was born in , , to Jack Groban, a businessman, and Lindy Groban (née Johnston), a school teacher. Josh's father is a descendant of immigrants from Poland and Ukraine, and converted from to upon marrying Josh's mother. Josh's mother's ancestry includes , , and ; one of her own grandfathers had also been Jewish. His parents are .

Groban first sang in public when he was in the seventh grade. His music teacher chose him to sing a solo of "S'wonderful" at the school's cabaret night, where he sang alone on stage for the first time. At this time, he was more focused on acting, playing Tevye in his high school's production of . In the summers of 1997 and 1998, he also attended the Camp in , majoring in music theater, and began taking vocal lessons. He went on to attend the as a theater major and graduated in 1999. He was admitted to and briefly attended , intending to study musical theatre, but left four months into his first semester after being offered a recording contract and deciding to pursue his singing career.

Music career[] 1997–2001: Debut[] In late 1997, the 16-year-old Groban was introduced by his , , to -winning producer and arranger and future manager Brian Avnet. At the time, Groban had no recording experience and was preparing to begin studying at . Groban worked for David Foster as a rehearsal singer on a series of high-profile events, including the January 1999 inauguration of as Governor of California and the where—as a stand-in for —he rehearsed Foster's "" with . According to manager Avnet, Groban was very nervous about standing in for Bocelli and had to be talked into it, but his performance prompted the show hostess, , to ask him to appear on the following week, which then led to an appearance on . Creator created character Malcolm Wyatt for Groban in the season finale aired in May 2001. The character of Malcolm Wyatt was so popular, prompting 8,000 emails from viewers, that Groban was asked to return the next season to reprise his role and perform "." Avnet claims this sequence of events effectively got Groban's career off the ground.

Groban was offered a recording contract at through Foster's imprint. Avnet told that Warner initially proved resistant to the deal because "They were afraid they wouldn't be able to get a voice like that on radio." Explaining his reasons for signing the artist, Foster said: "I love his natural ability in the pop and rock arena, but I love his sense of classics even more. He's a true musical force to be reckoned with." Under Foster's influence, Groban's first album focused more on classics such as "Gira Con Me Questa Notte" and "Alla Luce Del Sole."

Groban performed "" with on her 2000–01 La Luna World Tour, and was featured on her "La Luna" concert DVD. He recorded "For Always" with on the movie soundtrack to (2001). Groban performed in many benefit shows, including: "The Andre Agassi Grand Slam Event For Children," singing alongside , , , and ; "Muhammad Ali's Fight Night Foundation" which honored and others; "The Family Celebration" (2001), which was co-hosted by President and his wife, , and and his wife, ; and Michael Milken's CapCure event, which raises funds for cancer research.

The singer's self-titled debut album was released on November 20, 2001. Over the next year it went from to .

2002–05: Closer[] Groban in concert at the in On February 24, 2002, Groban performed "The Prayer" with at the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, and by November, he had his own special, "Josh Groban In Concert" (2002). In December 2002, he performed "To Where You Are" and sang "" in a duet with at the in Oslo, Norway. He joined , , , , and others for a Christmas performance at the in Rome, Italy. In 2003, Groban performed at the David Foster concert for World Children's Day, singing "The Prayer" with and the finale song, "Aren't They All Our Children?" with artists including , , , and .

Groban's second album , produced and written by Foster, was released on November 11, 2003. Groban said that he believed that this second album was a better reflection of him, and that his audience would be able to get a better idea of his personality from listening to it.

> What most people know about me, they know through my music. This time, I've tried to open that door as wide as possible. These songs are a giant step closer to who I really am and what my music is all about. Hence the title.

Two months after Closer was released, it rose on the Billboard charts from number 11 to number one. Groban's cover of "" became his third most popular song on the charts as of March 2004. Later that year, he also performed the song "Remember" (with ) on the soundtrack, "" on the to the 2004 animated film and a cover of 's "My December".

In the summer of 2004, Groban returned to Interlochen, performing and discussing his earlier experiences with local residents and campers. On November 30, 2004, his second live DVD, Live At The , was released; it was also shown as a special on . Also in 2004, Groban performed "Remember When It Rained," backed by a full orchestra, at the , where he was nominated for Favorite Male Artist in the pop category; he was also nominated for a in that year. His recording of "Believe" secured a 2005 nomination for the song's two writers, and , and earned them a in the category at the .

2005–10: Awake[] Groban earned his first nomination in 2005 for his single "" in the category. During the first week of September 2006, Groban's single entitled "" was released exclusively on 's First Listen. His third studio album was officially released on November 7, 2006. Groban performed "You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)" as well as two other tracks from Awake at his recording session for at on 26 October 2006. On that album, Groban also collaborated on the single "Now or Never" with British musician and songwriter . He performed two tracks with the South African group , "Lullaby" and Groban's "Awake" world tour visited 71 cities between February and August 2007, and toured Australia and the Philippines with as his special guest in October 2007. He performed a duet with ("All I Know of Love") and with ("Over the Rainbow"). As to his future, Groban was open to a plethora of possibilities. He said, "I am fortunate enough to have had many really big moments in my career. I think the mistake a lot of people in my position make is to always search for the next big thing. I am looking forward to playing some small theaters. I'm looking forward to writing more. I want to delve further into my acting career and explore some of the film and TV opportunities that I haven't had time for. My outlook is to expect the unexpected. And when the next step comes, I'm prepared to take it."

2010–15: Illuminations; All That Echoes[] Groban finished his fifth studio album, entitled , and the album was released on November 15, 2010. Most of the songs on the album are about "specific situations that I've had where love has existed and ultimately failed," Groban told , adding: "And other songs are about the quest, and it just not working out." Groban wrote 11 of the 13 songs on the album. The first single from the album, "," was made available for free download via Facebook on September 8. "For me to sit in a room with a piano in one take with some of 's musicians—that was totally new for me." Josh added. "and I think that excitement is on the record." On October 12, a second single from the upcoming album, "Você Existe Em Mim", was made available on iTunes. This song is sung in Portuguese and was written by Brazilian artist . The said: "Illuminations" is not a revelation, but it offers a perfectly fine, and often quite lovely, glimpse at a pop-classical crossover artist in the middle of crossing over." Groban plans on making one more record with . Beginning May 12, 2011 and continuing through December of that year, Groban undertook the 81-city to promote Illuminations, encompassing appearances in North America, Europe, and South Africa.

Groban's sixth studio album, was released on February 5, 2013, debuting at number one by selling 141,000 copies. Groban promoted the album with the in 2013. A year later, he embarked on his Summer Symphony Tour.

2015–17: Stages and Broadway debut[] In March 2015, Josh Groban's Facebook page announced the release of the album , consisting of covers of songs from Broadway musicals. The album was released on April 28, 2015.

Starting October 18, 2016, Groban performed on as in , an electropop opera by composer based on . For his performance as Pierre, Groban was nominated for the 2017 . His final performance as Pierre was on July 2, 2017. Groban also performed the song "" during the end credits of the 2017 film .

2018: Bridges[] On March 12, 2018, tour dates were announced for Groban's with special guest Idina Menzel. The US leg of the tour began on October 18, 2018, in Duluth, Georgia and concluded at Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 18. The European leg of the tour began on December 12 at the O2 Arena in London and concluded on December 18 in Poland.

On June 26, 2018, Groban announced via social media that his album would be released on September 21 and would contain a cover of 's song "" along with new tracks. The album debuted at number two in the US and in the top 10 in the UK and Scotland.

Performances[] Groban at the ET Post-Emmys Party, Walt Disney Concert Hall, September 21, 2008In June 2007, Groban recorded a Christmas album in London with the and the , which he discussed on the DVD from "The Making of Noël". It was released on October 9, 2007, and is titled . The album has been highly successful in the U.S., breaking numerous records for a Christmas album, as well as becoming the best selling album of 2007 in only its tenth week of release, at sales of 3.6 million.

On July 1, 2007, Groban performed with at the Concert for Diana at ; it was broadcast to over 500 million homes in 140 countries. On February 10, 2008, Groban performed at the 2008 Grammy Awards with in a tribute to .

On April 14, 2008, Groban joined for a taping. The next day, he held his own taping for the same PBS TV series at 's Rose Hall at Jazz in .

On May 12 and 13, 2008 At Royal Albert Hall, London, Groban performed as "The Russian" Anatoly Sergievsky; joining with Broadway stars and in "Chess in Concert" a live concert version of the musical composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA fame. This performance has since been made into a DVD and CD recording.On September 21, 2008, Groban performed a comical medley of well-known TV theme songs at the . In December 2008, Groban appeared on . He performed a duet with at the at the London Palladium for the and .

On January 18, 2009, Groban performed as part of the Presidential Inauguration ceremonies, performing "" in duet with .On January, 19. 2009, Groban performed with as part of Feeding America's Rally Against Hunger in Washington DC. At the , he performed the on Jan. 7, 2010, with bassist , at the historic in .

Film and television appearances[] Groban has appeared on six times, as well as on , , , , , , , , , , and . He has also been a guest co-host on many times from 2011 to 2016, and was a finalist to permanently replace . In a 2012 interview, Groban said:

> Music is so 100 percent for me that the idea of giving that up in any way, shape, or form would be terrifying to me. That said, I've had more fun doing it than many things I've done in the past—it was a great time. So yeah, maybe, you never know.

Groban plays Malcolm Wyatt, one of Reverend Harris' choirboys, on , episodes "The Wedding" and "Nine One One" (2001). He has made two guest appearances on the series as himself.

Groban appeared on 's hit British music quiz , and his first appearance was as a guest on 's team. On December 21, 2010, he returned to the show, this time as guest host/quiz master and ending the show duetting with in a version of "" from .

Groban appears in two episodes of as 's brother ("" and "").

On May 24, 2011, Groban appeared as a mystery guest star on the season 12 finale of to surprise by singing "You Raise Me Up" to her dance. When she saw that it was he who was actually singing and not one of the usual performers, she momentarily was too stunned to continue dancing.

In the comedy , a film starring and , released on July 29, 2011, Groban played a character named Richard, a caddish and nerdy attorney.

In 2012, he appeared in episode 5 of series 12 of the revived British comedy . In October the same year, his cover of "" was used in the -based teen comedy film, in which Peng turns on the in Roosevelt's car and while he and Roosevelt are fighting over it, the knob breaks and the stereo blares the song at full volume, thus making Roosevelt, Wren, Peng and April uncool as they roll onto a night- street. In February 2013, Groban appeared in 's "Blood Actually" (season 9, episode 16), performing his new song "Happy In My Heartache", and guest anchored on .

Also in 2013, he played one of the lead characters named Sam in the independent comedy film , produced by CollegeHumor and co-starring with longtime friend and actor .

Groban appeared on the cable television comedy series in episode "The Gang Saves the Day", the 100th of the series, also co-starring Howerton. He shows up in the character Dee's fantasy sequence. On November 7, 2013, he made the first of several appearances in the CBS comedy alongside and .

Groban appeared in the 2014 film as an unnamed prisoner in a maximum security prison in . Groban's character is first only heard, as he is in a large metal box with a small slot at around eye level. The actor is revealed in the musical number "Together Again" later at the end of the film.

In 2015, he appeared as a cameo in the of .

In 2017, Groban cameoed as himself on , where he sang the original song "The End of the Movie".

In September 2018 premiered an original , , starring Groban. In the series, created by creator-writer , Groban portrays Tony Caruso, Jr., opposite , who plays his father, Tony Sr., a disgraced former detective. The first season of ten episodes launched on September 21, 2018.

Voice[] Various music critics have described Groban's voice in different ways, with some referring to him as a and others as a . In performance, Groban's music goes as low as G2 (as in the songs "" and "") and extends up to at least B4 (as heard in "The Duel" from ). This places his voice lower than the usual tenor range on the low end (although still within the of a tenor), and just short of tenor C, and therefore above the baritone range, on the high end.

There is no authoritative system of . The problem lies in the fact that classical terms are used to describe not merely various vocal ranges, but specific vocal timbres each unique to those respective ranges, and produced by the classical training techniques with which most popular singers are not intimately familiar and which are not universally employed by the few that are. In a 2002 article, Groban described himself as a "tenor in training". He mentioned during his appearance on in December 2013 that he is a high . On Twitter, in March 2012, he had also mentioned that he is a baritone "with some high notes up my sleeve."

Philanthropy[] Josh Groban in concert at 's Under the guidance of his mentor , Groban performed for many charity events that included (2005), : A Concert of Hope (2005), Fifth Annual concert (2005), 2nd Annual Grammy Jam (2005), (2005), The Heart Foundation Gala (2005), and David Foster and Friends Charity Gala (2006). He also sang a solo on the recording of (2010). Inspired by a visit with during a 2004 trip to South Africa, he established the Josh Groban Foundation to help children in need through education, healthcare and the arts. Mandela appointed Groban as an Official Ambassador for Mandela's Project , a campaign to help raise Global awareness of HIV/AIDS in Africa. On April 25, 2007, Groban performed with the on 's "Idol Gives Back" episode. Also on September 2, 2007, Groban donated $150,000 to to fund music education.

On February 28, 2008, he appeared in One Night Live at the in Toronto, Canada with , , and in aid of the Women and Babies Program. In honor of his 27th birthday, his fans set out to raise $27,000 in a project called "Raise 27". They ended up raising a total of $44,227 for the Josh Groban Foundation, to benefit the Noah's Ark children's orphanage called Siyawela in South Africa. Groban has since referred to this donation as "the best birthday present ever". Groban performed at The Angel Ball on October 21, 2010 to benefit the Gabrielles Angel Foundation for cancer research. In April 2013 and the previous year, Groban took part in 's "" campaign, which consists in living on $1.50 a day to raise awareness of extreme poverty around the world. He also wrote a song inspired by the campaign.

On October 30, 2013, Groban met with Little Kids Rock students in Newark, NJ before his concert at the Prudential Center. His Find Your Light Foundation also made a donation to Little Kids Rock to support their mission of keeping music education in our public schools. An active arts education philanthropist and advocate, Groban is a member of Americans for the Arts Artists Committee.

Impact[] Some of Groban's musical influences have been , , , , , and . He cites as vocal influences "anyone who told a story with their songs," including , , , and .

He was named the Best Selling Artist of All Time on in 2007. Groban has sold more than 20 million albums in less than ten years. In 2002, Groban was listed as "100 Sexiest Newcomer" and in 2008, he became one of 's "100 Most Beautiful People".

Discography[] Main article: Studio albumsConcert tours[] Headlining

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Personal life[] Groban dated actress from 2003 to 2006 and from 2014 to 2016. Groban has been dating actress/writer Schuyler Helford since 2017.

He is a Christian.

Filmography[] Film[] YearTitleRoleNotes2011Richard2013Sam2014Maximum Security Prisoner2016Rev. DanTelevision[] YearTitleRoleNotes2001Malcolm Wyatt2 episodes2005Whiny Parishioner (voice)Episode: "Deacon Stan, Jesus Man"2008, 2010Himself2 episodes2009HimselfEpisode: "Hair"2009–2010Himself2 episodes2011Bill (voice)Episode: "Catch Me If You Kangaroo Jack"2011–2012 Walter Bernard, Jr.Episodes: "", ""2011–2014Co-host15 episodes2013HimselfEpisode: "Blood Actually"2013–2014Danny Chase2 episodes 2013HimselfEpisode: "The Gang Saves The Day"2014Dirty Dave3 episodes2014Himself (host)10 episodes2014Himself (voice)Episode: "News Glance with Genevieve Vavance"2014–2015Himself2 episodes2015Daniel (voice)Episode: "Manhattan Magical Murder Mystery Tour"2015 HimselfEpisode #1.72015HimselfEpisode: "Hostile Makeover"2015HimselfEpisode: "Save JJ's"2016IanEpisode: "Tattoo Valentine Guitar Pregnant"2017HimselfEpisode: "Josh's Ex-Girlfriend is Crazy!"2018Himself (host)Television special2018Tony Caruso Jr.Main role2018 Mickey's 90th SpectacularHimself (musical guest)Television special2019's singing voiceEpisode: "I'm Just a Girl Who Can't Say D'oh"2020HimselfSpecial: "Kimmy vs the Reverend"Theatre[] YearTitleRoleLocation2016–2017, BroadwayAwards and nominations[] YearAssociationCategoryNominated workResultFavorite Male SingerHimselfNominatedNo. 1 classical crossover artist of the yearHimself WonNo. 1 classical crossover album of the yearWonInternet Artist of the YearHimselfNominated2004Best Original Song Written for Film ("Remember Me")NominatedHimselfNominated""Nominated2005Best New Touring ArtistHimselfWon2005Best Original Song Written for Film - ""NominatedThe Polar Express - "Believe"NominatedWorld's Best Selling Pop Male ArtistHimselfNominatedNominatedNoëlNominated NominatedStages LiveNominated2017Distinguished Performance AwardNominated2017Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812Honoree Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812Nominated - "This One's For You"NominatedNominatedReferences[] External links[] Wikiquote has quotations related to: Wikimedia Commons has media related to .Studio albumsLive albumsCompilation albumsSingles Other songsConcert tours [//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:CentralAutoLogin/start?type=1x1]Retrieved from "": Hidden categories:

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