Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Adam Levine

Discover the career path of Adam Levine, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Adam Noah Levine is an American musician best known as the lead singer, guitarist, and consistent member of the pop rock band Maroon 5. He gained significant recognition as a coach on the reality television singing competition 'The Voice,' further solidifying his celebrity status. Levine's musical career has spanned several successful albums and hit singles with Maroon 5, contributing to his prominence in the pop music scene.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2007: Saturday Night Live appearance in Iran So Far

In 2007, Adam Levine appeared in the 33rd-season premiere of Saturday Night Live in an SNL Digital Short called Iran So Far, performing with Andy Samberg, Fred Armisen and Jake Gyllenhaal. Levine played himself while singing a humorous bridge to a "love song" for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

October 2008: Collaboration with First Act for the First Act 222 Guitar

In October 2008, Adam Levine collaborated with First Act to create the First Act 222 Guitar, which was fashioned to his specifications and sold via Target stores.

2008: Comedy Central's "Night of Too Many Stars" and Jimmy Kimmel Live! cameo

In 2008, Adam Levine performed on Comedy Central's "Night of Too Many Stars". He also had a cameo on Jimmy Kimmel Live! for the night of stars and endorsed Barack Obama in the 2008 Presidential Election.

February 2011: Nude centerfold for Cosmopolitan UK

In February 2011, Adam Levine stripped naked for testicular cancer awareness for a centerfold in Cosmopolitan UK's issue.

June 2011: Participation in the "Own It" ADHD awareness campaign

In June 2011, Adam Levine took part in an educational campaign to raise awareness of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) called "Own It".

2011: The Voice judge/coach

In 2011, Adam Levine began his role as a contestant judge/coach on the reality talent television show, The Voice.

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2011: Support for It Gets Better Project

In 2011, Adam Levine made a video on Maroon 5's official YouTube account in support of the It Gets Better Project.

January 2012: Changed location of post-Grammy Awards show

In January 2012, Adam Levine announced that Maroon 5 had changed the location of their post-Grammy Awards show because of the "unnamed Los Angeles restaurant's backing of Proposition 8".

February 2012: Founded 222 Records

In February 2012, Adam Levine founded his own record label, 222 Records, inspired to sign Rozzi Crane, an USC music student he discovered through a mutual friend.

June 2012: Cast in the film Begin Again

In June 2012, Adam Levine was cast in the musical romance-drama film Begin Again, playing Dave Kohl, Keira Knightley's songwriting partner and former boyfriend.

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September 2012: Collaboration with Bench clothing company in the Philippines

In September 2012, Adam Levine collaborated with the clothing company Bench in the Philippines; they launched the menswear collection.

2012: Recurring role in American Horror Story: Asylum

In 2012, Adam Levine appeared as Leo Morrison, a newly-wed photographer, as a recurring character in American Horror Story: Asylum, the second season of the television series American Horror Story.

January 2013: Partnership with Sears Holdings

In January 2013, Adam Levine announced he would enter a partnership with Sears Holdings to launch a multi-department lifestyle brand of apparel and accessories collections.

February 2013: Launch of Adam Levine's eponymous fragrance line

In February 2013, Adam Levine collaborated with ID Perfumes to launch his debut eponymous fragrance line at the Premiere Fragrance Installation in Los Angeles. The fragrance range, consisting of scents for both for men and women, is sold through Macy's department stores in microphone-shaped bottles.

Adam Levine Eau de Parfum Spray for Women, 1.7 Ounce

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2013: Hosting Saturday Night Live and Lonely Island's "YOLO" digital short

In 2013, Adam Levine hosted Saturday Night Live and featured alongside Kendrick Lamar on Lonely Island's digital short "YOLO", which parodies the acronym for "You Only Live Once." His hosting was generally disliked by reviewers.

2013: Started 222 Productions

In 2013, Adam Levine started a production company 222 Productions.

2013: Review of Adam Levine's onstage presence

In 2013, The Boston Globe commented positively on Adam Levine's on-stage presence, which "exude[s] a sense of up-for-anything playfulness ... combined with a rock solid work ethic and a clear love for their audiences and performing".

2013: Salary Estimation for The Voice

In 2013, The Hollywood Reporter estimated that Adam Levine was paid $10–12 million for each season of The Voice.

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2013: Premiere of Begin Again at the Toronto International Film Festival

In 2013, the film Begin Again, in which Adam Levine played a role, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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2018: Release of Sugar on Youtube Premium

In 2018, 222 Productions released Sugar, a YouTube Premium web television series which was inspired by the music video for the Maroon 5 song of the same name.

May 2019: Departure from The Voice

In May 2019, Adam Levine left The Voice after sixteen seasons and eight years.

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May 28, 2019: Premiere of Songland on NBC

On May 28, 2019, the reality competition series Songland, which Adam Levine executive produced, premiered on NBC.

January 2020: Became Ambassador of Shure

In January 2020, Adam Levine announced that he is the new Ambassador of the brand Shure for the wireless earphones and headphones.

Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, Premium Studio-Quality Sound, Bluetooth 5, Customizable EQ, Comfort Fit Over Ear, 45 Hours Battery Life, Fingertip Controls - Black

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April 2, 2020: Release of Shure Aonic 215 and 50

On April 2, 2020, the wireless earphones and headphones, the Aonic 215 and 50 are available on electronic stores.

Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, Premium Studio-Quality Sound, Bluetooth 5, Customizable EQ, Comfort Fit Over Ear, 45 Hours Battery Life, Fingertip Controls - Black

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July 2020: Collaboration with Ferrari and Save the Children

In July 2020, Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo collaborated with Ferrari and Save the Children to raise funds to support U.S. education programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.