Josh Groban

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Biography

Joshua Winslow "Josh" Groban (born February 27, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and record producer. His first four solo albums have been certified multi-platinum, and in 2007, he was charted as the number-one best selling artist in the United States with over 21 million records in the nation. To date, he has sold over 25 million records worldwide and is the top selling classical artist of the 2000s in the US, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Groban originally studied acting, but moved to singing as his voice developed. Groban attended the Los Angeles High School for the Arts, a free public school where students received a conservatory-style education. His life changed when his vocal coach, Seth Riggs, submitted a tape of Josh singing "All I Ask of You" from The Phantom of the Opera, to Riggs' friend, producer, composer and arranger David Foster. Foster called him to stand in for an ailing Andrea Bocelli to rehearse a duet, "The Prayer," with Celine Dion at the rehearsal for the Grammy Awards in 1998. Rosie O'Donnell immediately invited him to appear on her talk show. Foster asked him to sing at the California Governor's Gray Davis' 1999 inauguration. He was cast on Ally McBeal by the show's creator, David E. Kelley, performing "You're Still You" for the 2001 season finale. Early life and education Groban was born in Los Angeles, to Lindy (née Johnston), a school teacher and full-time mother, and Jack Groban, a businessman. He has a younger brother, Chris, who shares the same birthday, four years later. Groban's father was born Jewish, and is a descendant of Russian and Polish immigrants; he converted from Judaism to Christianity when marrying Groban's mother. Groban's mother's ancestry includes Norwegian (from Toten), German, and English; one of her own grandfathers had been Jewish. Groban's parents are Episcopalian. Groban debuted as a singer in the fifth 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 theatrical arts In the summers of 1997 and 1998, he also attended the Interlochen Center for the Arts Camp in Michigan, majoring in music theatre, and began taking vocal lessons. Groban went on to attend the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts as a theatre major and graduated in 1999. He was admitted to Carnegie Mellon University, intending to study drama, but he left four months into his first semester. Offered a recording contract, he decided to pursue his singing career.

Details

Item Name Item Details
Year Formed
Number of Albums 58
Record Label Reprise Records
Website www.joshgroban.com
Wikipedia Josh Groban on Wikipedia
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Trivia

What is the name of the movie that he has appeared in?

Crazy, Stupid, Love

...de, according to Billboard. He has appeared feature films such as Crazy, Stupid, Love , The Hollars, Coffee Town, and Muppets Most Wanted, as well as o...
How many albums has he had appear on Billboard's top 20 best selling albums list?

two

...he 37yearold Los Angeles native stands out as the only artist who has had two albums appear on the Top 20 BestSelling Albums list of the past decade, ...
In what year did he finish his Broadway run in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812?

2017

...ice, FX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and CBS' The Crazy Ones. In 2017 , he concluded his Broadway run in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1...
What was Groban's first coffee table book called?

Stage to Stage: My Journey to Broadway

...e decade. He also released his first coffee table book, Stage to Stage: My Journey to Broadway , chronicling the past two years of his life on Broadway...
When did The Good Cop debut on streaming?

September 21

... series, The Good Cop, that made its debut on the streaming platform September 21 . On the same day, he unveiled his eighth fulllength studio offering,...
How old was Groban when he was born?

41

... information Birth name Joshua Winslow Groban Born February 27, 1981 (age 41 ) Los Angeles, California, U.S. As of 2012, he had sold over 25 million re...
Where did Groban attend school?

Los Angeles County High School for the Arts

...ed to singing as his voice developed. He attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts , a free public school on the campus of California St...
Who called Josh to stand in for Andrea Bocelli?

David Foster

..., Los Angeles, where students receive a conservatorystyle education. David Foster called Josh to stand in for an ailing Andrea Bocelli to rehearse a d...
Who invited him to appear on her talk show?

Rosie O'Donnell

...ayer, with Celine Dion at the rehearsal for the 1998 Grammy Awards. Rosie O'Donnell immediately invited him to appear on her talk show. He was cast on...
Who was the creator of American Idol?

David E. Kelley

...on her talk show. He was cast on Ally McBeal by the show's creator, David E. Kelley , performing You're Still You for the 2001 season four finale. His ...
Groban was the host of what television show?

Rising Star

...he Netflix original series, The Good Cop. Groban was also the host of Rising Star , he also appeared in the films, Coffee Town, Muppets Most Wanted, Th...
How many copies of Closer and Awake have Groban sold?

35 million

...n copies. His albums, including Closer and Awake, have sold more than 35 million copies around the world. Early Years Groban was born in Los Angeles, ...
Groban dropped out of college after how long?

a few months

...A naturally gifted singer, Groban dropped out of college after only a few months to pursue a recording career. The move paid off: His first solo album...
Where was Groban born?

Los Angeles, California

...million copies around the world. Early Years Groban was born in Los Angeles, California , on February 27, 1981, into a musical family. One of his grand...
How old was one of Groban's grandmothers?

three

...a musical family. One of his grandmothers could play piano by the age of three and attended Juilliard, and Grobans businessman father was an accomplis...
What college did Groban attend?

Carnegie Mellon University

...igning with Warner Bros., Groban put his education on hold at Carnegie Mellon University , a decision that quickly paid off. In November 2001, his epon...
What was Groban's businessman father's profession?

pianist

... attended Juilliard, and Grobans businessman father was an accomplished pianist . As fate would have it, his vocal coach was friends with David Foster,...
In what year did David Foster begin working with Groban?

1998

...nds with David Foster, a wellknown producer, writer and arranger, and in 1998 , Groban and Foster began working together. At first, Groban served as a ...
Groban served as what?

a rehearsal singer

...ban and Foster began working together. At first, Groban served as a rehearsal singer , but the events were not typical for beginners, including the ina...
When was his eponymous debut album released?

November 2001

... at Carnegie Mellon University, a decision that quickly paid off. In November 2001 , his eponymous debut album was released, and Groban spent the next ...
On what date was the album released?

October 9

...seasonal album performed way better than expected. Upon its release on October 9 , the compilation of Christmas classics went straight to no. 10 on Bil...
How many places did the compilation move up on the Billboard Hot 200?

six

... went straight to no. 10 on Billboard Hot 200 before eventually moving up six places to no. The following week, 'Noel' held strong to its Top 5 positi...
How many times platinum did 'Noel' sell in 11 weeks after its release?

four

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What is his younger brother's name?

Christopher

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Both he and Christopher were raised in what faith?

ChristianAnglican

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What religion did Josh's father convert to?

Christianity

...immigrants) and a Norwegian American mother. His father converted to Christianity upon marriage, and Groban was raised an AnglicanEpiscopalian. His yo...
What religion was Groban raised to be?

AnglicanEpiscopalian

...onverted to Christianity upon marriage, and Groban was raised an AnglicanEpiscopalian . His younger brother Christopher shares a birthday with him four...
What instrument did Groban play in grade school?

penny whistle

... feel that I was getting enough creative input. 2 He also played the penny whistle in grade school. In 1997 and 1998, Groban attended the Interlochen ...
In what year was Groban at the Interlochen Arts Camp?

1997 and 1998

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What opera star was Groban a standin for in 1999?

Andrea Bocelli

...op compositions. After emerging in 1999 as a standin for opera star Andrea Bocelli at a series of events, he found wide acclaim and commercial success...
Groban's eclectic taste found him investigating a wide array of styles from opera, bluegrass, and folk to what?

his own original melodic pop compositions

...ide array of styles from opera, bluegrass, and folk to his own original melodic pop compositions . After emerging in 1999 as a standin for opera star A...
What was Groban's 2003 multiplatinum selling album called?

Closer

...h albums like his selftitled 2001 debut and 2003's multiplatinumselling Closer . He also scored hits like 2001's To Where You Are, which spent two week...
How long did To Where You Are stay on Billboard's Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart?

two weeks

... Closer. He also scored hits like 2001's To Where You Are, which spent two weeks atop Billboard's Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart. Groban's popula...
What film did Groban star in in 2014?

Muppets Most Wanted

...ly McBeal and in films like 2011's Crazy, Stupid, Love and 2014's Muppets Most Wanted . Despite his diverse skill set, music remains his anchor, and re...
Groban is known for his holiday album, what is it called?

Noel

... set, music remains his anchor, and recordings like 2007's holiday album Noel , 2015's Broadwaythemed Stages, and 2018's Bridges have kept him at the t...
In what year was Josh Groban released?

1999

...and folk to his own original melodic pop compositions. After emerging in 1999 as a standin for opera star Andrea Bocelli at a series of events, he fou...
In what month and year was a PBS special broadcast?

November 2002

... released in November 2001. Over the next year, Groban became a star. His album went double platinum, and he had his own PBS special in November 2002 ....
What languages does Groban sing classical songs in?

Italian, Spanish, and French

...ly trained, also performs opera and sings classical songs in Italian, Spanish, and French . Regardless of the fact that he defies classification, Groba...
When did the gangly Groban debut?

2002

...or buying his music. Since bursting on the scene with his debut album in 2002 , the gangly Groban has become a music phenomenon. He was the bestselling...
What year was Joshua Winslow Groban born?

1981

... of all ages. A unique voice Joshua Winslow Groban was born February 27, 1981 , in Los Angeles, California. According to Groban, both of his parents we...
What was Groban's father's occupation?

businessman

...ed in their children a love of theater and music. His father, Jack, a businessman who owned his own executive recruiting company, was an accomplished ...
What did Groban inherit from his father?

pianoplaying skills

...plished pianist who could play piano by ear. Groban inherited his pianoplaying skills from his father. He also credits both his parents for introducin...
Groban credits both his parents for introducing him to what?

theater and music

...ents were quite artistic and instilled in their children a love of theater and music . His father, Jack, a businessman who owned his own executive recr...
What is the name of the show that he co-co-stars on?

The Good Cop

... in 2017. He costars alongside Tony Danza on the new NETFLIX series, The Good Cop , that made its debut on the streaming platform September 21. On the ...
When did Josh' father convert from Judaism to Christianity?

after marrying his mother

... Jewish descendant, but converted from Judaism to Christianity after marrying his mother . He sang a solo rendition of S'wonderful at a school event wh...
When did Groban sing a solo rendition of S'wonderful at a school event?

when he was in the seventh grade

... He sang a solo rendition of S'wonderful at a school event when he was in the seventh grade . At that time, he was more interested in acting than singi...
What was Groban more interested in than singing at the time?

acting

...en he was in the seventh grade. At that time, he was more interested in acting than singing. In 1998, when Groban was 17, the Grammywinning producer D...
What is the full name of Josh Groban?

Joshua Winslow Groban

...Josh Groban, in full Joshua Winslow Groban , (born February 27, 1981, Los Angeles, California, U.S.), American popular singer and actor recognized for ...
In what year was Groban released?

2001

...singers onstage magnetism, fueled sales of his first album, Josh Groban ( 2001 ). Produced by Foster, the album blended pop with classical songs, showca...
Who produced Groban's 2001 album?

Foster

...etism, fueled sales of his first album, Josh Groban (2001). Produced by Foster , the album blended pop with classical songs, showcasing Grobans rich ba...
In what city did Groban perform at the closing ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games?

Salt Lake City, Utah

...cluding the closing ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah , extended Grobans international appeal. In 2007 Grobans Noël, a ...
In what city did Grobans expand his international appeal?

Salt Lake City

... including the closing ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City , Utah, extended Grobans international appeal. In 2007 Grobans Noël,...
What was the top selling album of the year in the United States in 2007?

Grobans Noël

...Salt Lake City, Utah, extended Grobans international appeal. In 2007 Grobans Noël , a collection of Christmas songs, became the topselling album of the...
In what year was Groban's album All That Echoes released?

2013

...tional pop style on the albums Illuminations (2010) and All That Echoes ( 2013 ), he worked with producers typically associated with harderedged fare, i...
What was the name of Groban's 2013 album?

All That Echoes

...e to a traditional pop style on the albums Illuminations (2010) and All That Echoes (2013), he worked with producers typically associated with hardere...
Which album features duets with Andrea Bocelli and Sarah McLachlan?

Bridges

...ncluded Stages (2015), a collection of classic songs from musicals, and Bridges (2018), which features duets with such performers as Andrea Bocelli an...
What was Groban's ninth album called?

Harmony

...mers as Andrea Bocelli and Sarah McLachlan. For his ninth studio album, Harmony (2020), Groban covered a diverse range of songs. He headlined concert ...
Groban performed at what London venue in 2008?

Royal Albert Hall

...covered a diverse range of songs. He headlined concert versions of the 1980s musical Chess on Broadway (2003) and at Londons Royal Albert Hall (2008)....