History of Josh Groban in Timeline

Josh Groban is a celebrated American singer, songwriter, and actor known for his powerful vocals and crossover appeal. He achieved significant commercial success early in his career, with his first four solo albums reaching multi-platinum status. In 2007, he was recognized as the best-selling artist in the United States. As of 2022, Groban has sold over 25 million records globally, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the music industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

February 27, 1981: Joshua Winslow Groban's birth

On February 27, 1981, Joshua Winslow Groban was born. He later became a singer, songwriter, and actor.

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1997: Introduction to David Foster

In late 1997, a 16-year-old Josh Groban was introduced to producer David Foster and future manager Brian Avnet by his vocal coach, Seth Riggs.

1997: Interlochen Center for the Arts Camp

In the summer of 1997, Josh Groban attended the Interlochen Center for the Arts Camp in Michigan, majoring in musical theater, and began taking vocal lessons.

1998: Continued studies at Interlochen

In the summer of 1998, Josh Groban continued attending the Interlochen Center for the Arts Camp in Michigan, majoring in musical theater.

January 1999: California Gubernatorial Inauguration

In January 1999, Josh Groban worked for David Foster as a rehearsal singer at the California gubernatorial inauguration of Gray Davis.

1999: Early Career Opportunities

In 1999, David Foster called Josh Groban to stand in for Andrea Bocelli to rehearse "The Prayer" with Celine Dion at the Grammy Awards rehearsal. Rosie O'Donnell then invited him to appear on her talk show, and Foster asked him to sing at California Governor Gray Davis' inauguration.

1999: High School Graduation

In 1999, Josh Groban graduated from the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and was admitted to Carnegie Mellon University.

2000: La Luna World Tour with Sarah Brightman

In 2000, Josh Groban performed "There For Me" with Sarah Brightman on her La Luna World Tour, and was featured on her "La Luna" concert DVD.

May 2001: Ally McBeal Season Finale

In May 2001, Josh Groban's character Malcolm Wyatt, created for him by David E. Kelley, appeared in the season finale of Ally McBeal, performing "You're Still You".

November 2001: Debut Album Release

In November 2001, Josh Groban's self-titled debut album was released, featuring the song "You're Still You".

November 20, 2001: Release of Josh Groban's Debut Album

On November 20, 2001, Josh Groban's self-titled debut album was released and achieved gold and then double-platinum status over the next year.

2001: Collaborations and Benefit Shows

In 2001, Josh Groban recorded "For Always" with Lara Fabian for the movie soundtrack of A.I. Artificial Intelligence. He also performed in several benefit shows, including events for children, Muhammad Ali's Fight Night Foundation, The Family Celebration, and Michael Milken's CapCure event.

2001: Ally McBeal Appearance

In 2001, Josh Groban was cast on Ally McBeal, performing "You're Still You" for the season four finale. This song was later released on his debut album.

February 24, 2002: Winter Olympics Performance

On February 24, 2002, Josh Groban performed "The Prayer" with Charlotte Church at the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.

December 2002: Nobel Peace Prize Concert

In December 2002, Josh Groban performed "To Where You Are" and sang "The Prayer" in a duet with Sissel Kyrkjebø at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway.

November 11, 2003: Release of Closer Album

On November 11, 2003, Josh Groban's second album, Closer, produced and written by David Foster, was released. Groban felt it was a better reflection of himself.

2003: World Children's Day Performance

In 2003, Josh Groban performed at the David Foster concert for World Children's Day, singing "The Prayer" with Celine Dion and "Aren't They All Our Children?" with various artists including Celine Dion, Yolanda Adams, Nick Carter, and Enrique Iglesias.

March 2004: "You Raise Me Up" Success

As of March 2004, Josh Groban's cover of "You Raise Me Up" became his third most popular song on the adult contemporary charts.

November 30, 2004: Live At The Greek DVD Release

On November 30, 2004, Josh Groban's second live DVD, Live At The Greek, was released and aired as a Great Performances special on PBS.

2005: Grammy Nomination for "You Raise Me Up"

In 2005, Josh Groban earned his first Grammy nomination for his single "You Raise Me Up" in the Best Male Pop Vocal Performance category.

2005: Academy Award Nomination for "Believe"

In 2005, Josh Groban's recording of "Believe" earned an Academy Award nomination for the songwriters Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri.

February 2006: Grammy Award for "Believe"

In February 2006, Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri won a Grammy in the category Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media for the song "Believe," performed by Josh Groban.

September 2006: Release of "You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)"

During the first week of September 2006, Josh Groban's single "You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)" was released exclusively on AOL's First Listen.

October 26, 2006: Live from Abbey Road Recording Session

On October 26, 2006, Josh Groban performed "You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)" and other tracks from his album Awake at his recording session for Live from Abbey Road at Abbey Road Studios.

November 7, 2006: Release of Awake Album

On November 7, 2006, Josh Groban's third studio album, Awake, was officially released. The album included collaborations with Imogen Heap and Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

August 2007: Awake World Tour

In August 2007, Josh Groban completed his "Awake" world tour, which visited 71 cities. The tour continued in October 2007 in Australia and the Philippines with Lani Misalucha as his special guest.

October 2007: Australian and Philippines Tour

In October 2007, Josh Groban toured Australia and the Philippines as part of his "Awake" world tour, with Lani Misalucha as a special guest.

2007: Number-one best selling artist in the U.S.

In 2007, Josh Groban was charted as the number-one best selling artist in the United States, with over 22.3 million records sold.

November 15, 2010: Release of Illuminations Album

On November 15, 2010, Josh Groban's fifth studio album, Illuminations, was released, featuring songs about love and its failures. Groban wrote 11 of the 13 songs.

May 12, 2011: Straight to You Tour Begins

Beginning on May 12, 2011, Josh Groban began his 81-city Straight to You Tour to promote his album Illuminations, with appearances in North America, Europe, and South Africa.

February 5, 2013: Release of All That Echoes

On February 5, 2013, Josh Groban's sixth studio album, All That Echoes, was released, debuting at number one with 141,000 copies sold.

March 2015: Stages Album Announcement

In March 2015, Josh Groban announced the release of his upcoming album Stages, which would consist of covers of songs from Broadway musicals, via his Facebook page.

April 28, 2015: Release of Stages Album

On April 28, 2015, Josh Groban's album Stages, consisting of covers of songs from Broadway musicals, was released.

October 18, 2016: Broadway Debut in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Starting October 18, 2016, Josh Groban performed on Broadway as Pierre Bezukhov in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.

2016: Broadway Debut in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

In 2016, Josh Groban made his Broadway debut as Pierre Bezukhov in the musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, receiving critical acclaim and a Tony Award nomination.

July 2, 2017: Final Performance in The Great Comet

On July 2, 2017, Josh Groban gave his final performance as Pierre in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.

2017: Release of STAGE to STAGE and Beauty and the Beast Performance

In 2017, Josh Groban released his book STAGE to STAGE, detailing his journey to Broadway, and performed "Evermore" during the end credits of the Disney film Beauty and the Beast.

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March 12, 2018: Bridges Tour Announcement

On March 12, 2018, the tour dates for Josh Groban's Bridges Tour with special guest Idina Menzel were announced.

October 18, 2018: Bridges Tour Begins in the US

On October 18, 2018, the US leg of Josh Groban's Bridges Tour began in Duluth, Georgia.

2018: Emmy Nominations and The Good Cop

In 2018, Josh Groban received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his performance at the 72nd Tony Awards, and he also starred in the limited series The Good Cop.

2022: Record Sales Update

As of 2022, Josh Groban had sold over 25 million records worldwide.

2022: Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration

In 2022, Josh Groban portrayed the Beast in the television special Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.

2023: Sweeney Todd Revival

In 2023, Josh Groban returned to Broadway playing the title character in a revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, earning his second Tony Award nomination.

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