Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nick Jonas
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Nick Jonas made an impact.
Nick Jonas is an American singer, songwriter, and actor who began his career on Broadway at age seven. He formed the Jonas Brothers band with his older brothers, Kevin and Joe, in 2005. They released their debut album in 2006 with Columbia Records. After switching to Hollywood Records, their self-titled second album in 2007 became a breakthrough. The Jonas Brothers gained prominence through the Disney Channel, starring in 'Camp Rock' and its sequel, along with their own series 'Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream' and 'Jonas'.
1979: Founding of Perfect Moment
In 1979, the company Perfect Moment, dedicated mainly to womenswear, was founded. In July 2022, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra invested in Perfect Moment.
2002: Performance in 'Beauty and the Beast' and Songwriting
In 2002, Nick Jonas performed in Beauty and the Beast and co-wrote the song "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)" with his father.
2002: Debut Single Release and Broadway Performance
In 2002, Nick Jonas released his debut single and began performing on Broadway at the age of seven.
2003: Release of Debut Single
In 2003, the song "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)" was released through INO Records to Christian Radio, serving as Nick Jonas's debut single.
September 5, 2004: Limited Release of 'Nicholas Jonas' Album
On September 5, 2004, Nick Jonas's album Nicholas Jonas received a limited release.
December 2005: Release of 'Mandy'
In December 2005, the Jonas Brothers released their debut single, "Mandy".
February 2006: Scheduled Release Date of Album Delayed
In February 2006, the Jonas Brothers' debut album release was initially scheduled but faced delays due to executive changes at Sony, Columbia's parent company.
August 8, 2006: Release of 'It's About Time'
On August 8, 2006, the Jonas Brothers released their debut album, It's About Time.
2006: Debut Album Release
In 2006, the Jonas Brothers released their debut studio album, It's About Time, through Columbia Records.
August 7, 2007: Release of Self-Titled Album
On August 7, 2007, the Jonas Brothers released their self-titled second studio album through Hollywood Records.
2007: Departure from Columbia Records
In 2007, the Jonas Brothers departed from Columbia Records after being dropped by the label.
2007: Release of Self-Titled Album
In 2007, the Jonas Brothers released their self-titled second studio album, which became their breakthrough record after signing with Hollywood Records.
May 2008: Starring in 'Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream'
In May 2008, Nick Jonas and his brothers began starring in their own Disney series, Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream.
June 17, 2008: Release of 'Camp Rock' Soundtrack
On June 17, 2008, the soundtrack for the film Camp Rock was released.
August 6, 2008: Partnership with Bayer Diabetes Care
Since August 6, 2008, Bayer Diabetes Care has partnered with Nick Jonas as a diabetes ambassador to encourage young people to manage their diabetes.
2008: Appearance in 'Camp Rock' and Launch of 'Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream'
In 2008, Nick Jonas appeared in the widely successful musical television film Camp Rock and began starring in the Disney series Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream.
2008: Commercial Success with 'A Little Bit Longer'
In 2008, the Jonas Brothers' album, A Little Bit Longer, achieved commercial success, with the single "Burnin' Up" reaching the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
February 27, 2009: Theatrical Release of 'Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience'
On February 27, 2009, Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience received a theatrical release.
May 2, 2009: Debut of 'Jonas'
On May 2, 2009, Jonas, the second Disney Channel series starring Nick Jonas and his brothers, made its debut.
June 16, 2009: Release of 'Lines, Vines and Trying Times'
On June 16, 2009, the Jonas Brothers released their fourth studio album, Lines, Vines and Trying Times.
2009: Appearance in 'Jonas'
In 2009, Nick Jonas appeared in the series Jonas.
2009: Involvement in "Disney's Friends for Change" and Charity Single "Send It On"
In 2009, Nick Jonas became involved in "Disney's Friends for Change", an organization promoting environmentally-friendly behavior. Alongside his brothers, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, and Selena Gomez, as "Disney's Friends For Change", he recorded the charity single "Send It On". All proceeds were donated to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, and the song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 20.
2009: Hiatus Confirmation and Release of 'Lines, Vines and Trying Times'
In 2009, following the release of their album Lines, Vines and Trying Times, the Jonas Brothers confirmed a hiatus.
January 2010: Donation to North Texas Food Bank and Volunteer Efforts
In January 2010, Nick Jonas donated $25,000 from his family foundation to the North Texas Food Bank as part of a joint effort with The Biggest Loser and Feeding America. In 2010, he also volunteered for Do Something by offering his time as a prize to teens who donated jeans to Do Something and Aeropostale's "Teens for Jeans" campaign and filmed a PSA for Do Something's "Battle of the Bands" campaign to support music education. He is also a member of the National Youth Leadership Committee for the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration.
July 24, 2010: Extended Run in Les Misérables
On July 24, 2010, Nick Jonas extended his run in Les Misérables as Marius Pontmercy.
October 3, 2010: Appearance in 25th Anniversary Concert
On October 3, 2010, Nick Jonas appeared in the 25th Anniversary Concert at The O2 Arena, playing the role of Marius Pontmercy.
2010: Appearance in 'Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam' and 'Jonas'
In 2010, Nick Jonas appeared in Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, and his series Jonas ended.
2010: Formation of Nick Jonas & the Administration
In 2010, after the Jonas Brothers' hiatus, Nick Jonas formed a new band called Nick Jonas & the Administration and released the album Who I Am.
2011: Appearance in 'Mr. Sunshine'
In 2011, Nick Jonas appeared in the series Mr. Sunshine, playing Eli Cutler.
May 2012: Departure from Hollywood Records
In May 2012, the Jonas Brothers officially parted ways with Hollywood Records, purchasing the rights to their music from the label.
July 1, 2012: Scheduled End Date for 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'
July 1, 2012 was the date that Nick Jonas was scheduled to end his run in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, although the musical ended its run earlier on May 20, 2012.
February 2013: Filming of 'Pom Poms' Music Video
In February 2013, the music video for the Jonas Brothers' song "Pom Poms" was filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana.
April 2, 2013: Release of 'Pom Poms' and Co-hosting Miss USA 2013
On April 2, 2013, the Jonas Brothers released their new single, "Pom Poms", and Nick Jonas was the co-host of the Miss USA 2013 competition.
2013: Filming of 'Careful What You Wish For'
In 2013, Nick Jonas starred in the film "Careful What You Wish For".
2013: Official Disbandment of the Jonas Brothers
In 2013, the Jonas Brothers officially disbanded.
November 10, 2014: Release of 'Nick Jonas' Album
On November 10, 2014, Nick Jonas released his second studio album, "Nick Jonas", through Island Records. The album debuted at number six on the Billboard 200, selling over 37,000 copies in its first week.
2014: Beginning work on Third Studio Album
In 2014, Nick Jonas began working on his third studio album, which was initially titled Unhinged but later changed to Last Year Was Complicated.
2014: Release of 'Nick Jonas' Album
In 2014, Nick Jonas released his second solo studio album, Nick Jonas, through Island Records, which included the successful single "Jealous".
2014: Musical and Creative Director on Neon Lights Tour and Hawaii Five-O Appearance
In 2014, Nick Jonas served as the musical and creative director for Demi Lovato's Neon Lights Tour, overseeing various aspects such as video content, wardrobe, and song arrangement. Also in 2014, he appeared in two more episodes of Hawaii Five-O and was cast in Kingdom.
2014: Signing with Wilhelmina Models
In 2014, Nick Jonas signed a contract with modeling agency Wilhelmina Models.
May 2015: Starting Safehouse Records
In May 2015, Nick Jonas started a new "artist-centric" record label, Safehouse Records, as a co-founder and co-owner, in partnership with Demi Lovato and Phil McIntyre. The label formed part of a new collaborative arrangement with record label Island.
2015: Release of 'Levels' and Scream Queens Role
In 2015, Nick Jonas released the single "Levels" and had a recurring role as Boone Clemens in the comedy horror series Scream Queens, being credited for five episodes of the first season.
September 23, 2016: Release of 'Goat'
On September 23, 2016, Nick Jonas starred in the drama film "Goat" alongside James Franco.
2016: Release of 'Last Year Was Complicated' and Hal David Starlight Award
In 2016, Nick Jonas's album Last Year Was Complicated peaked at number two on the Billboard 200, and he received the Songwriters Hall of Fame's Hal David Starlight Award.
2017: Appearance in 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle'
In 2017, Nick Jonas appeared in the adventure comedy film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
2017: Release of Shoe Collection 1410
In 2017, Nick Jonas released his shoe collection 1410, a collaboration with sneaker company Creative Recreation.
2017: Crowd Rise Campaign for Hurricane Harvey Relief
In 2017, Nick Jonas, along with Demi Lovato and DNCE, started a Crowd Rise campaign to raise funds to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The campaign aimed to provide assistance to those affected by the devastating hurricane.
August 2018: Announced Impending Release of Collaboration with Robin Schulz and Cast in 'UglyDolls'
In August 2018, Nick Jonas announced the impending release of a collaboration with Robin Schulz titled "Right Now" and it was announced that Jonas joined the cast of the animated film "UglyDolls" alongside Kelly Clarkson and Pitbull.
2018: Release of Spring Clothing Line and Fragrance with John Varvatos
In 2018, Nick Jonas released a spring clothing line with John Varvatos, labeled JV x NJ. Later in the year, they also released a fragrance, also labeled JV x NJ.
February 28, 2019: Jonas Brothers Officially Announce Return
On February 28, 2019, the Jonas Brothers officially announced their return along with a new single, "Sucker", which was released the next day.
May 3, 2019: Release of UglyDolls
On May 3, 2019, Nick Jonas's movie UglyDolls was released.
September 2019: Collaboration with John Varvatos and Stoli Group on Villa One Tequila
In September 2019, Nick Jonas announced that he had collaborated with John Varvatos and the spirits giant Stoli Group on an ultra-premium tequila named Villa One, which was rolled out in the U.S. in Silver, Reposado and Añejo expressions.
October 2019: Joining 'The Voice' as a Coach
In October 2019, Nick Jonas joined The Voice as a coach for its eighteenth season.
November 8, 2019: Release of 'Midway'
On November 8, 2019, Nick Jonas had a role in Roland Emmerich's World War II blockbuster movie Midway.
2019: Release of JVxNJ Red and JVxNJ Silver Fragrances
In 2019, Nick Jonas and John Varvatos released two more fragrances: JVXNJ Red and JVxNJ Silver.
2019: Jonas Brothers Reformation and Release of 'Happiness Begins'
In early 2019, the Jonas Brothers reformed and released the album Happiness Begins in June.
March 2020: Donations to COVID-19 Relief Organizations
In March 2020, Nick Jonas and his wife, Priyanka Chopra, announced their donations to several organizations, including UNICEF, Feeding America, Goonj, Doctors Without Borders, No Kid Hungry, GiveIndia, and PM CARES Fund, among others, to support the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak.
June 2020: Donations to Equal Justice Initiative and ACLU
In June 2020, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra made donations to the Equal Justice Initiative and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) amidst widespread protests following the murder of George Floyd.
November 10, 2020: Release of 'Dash & Lily' on Netflix
On November 10, 2020, "Dash & Lily", for which Nick Jonas was an executive producer, was released on Netflix.
2020: Villa One Tequila available for purchase in the United Kingdom
At the end of 2020, Villa One tequila was made available for purchase in the United Kingdom.
2020: Executive Producer of Unscripted Sangeet Series
In 2020, Amazon Studios greenlit an unscripted series following engaged couples as they prepare for their sangeet, an Indian pre-wedding tradition. Nick Jonas was announced as an executive producer through Image 32, and Chopra Jonas would executive produce through Purple Pebble Productions.
February 20, 2021: Hosting Saturday Night Live Announcement
On February 20, 2021, it was announced that Nick Jonas would host Saturday Night Live for the first time on February 27.
March 12, 2021: Release of 'Spaceman'
On March 12, 2021, Nick Jonas released his fourth solo studio album, Spaceman.
March 15, 2021: Announcing Academy Award Nominees
On March 15, 2021, Nick Jonas and his wife Priyanka Chopra announced the nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards.
April 2021: Urging Donations for COVID-19 Relief in India
In April 2021, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra encouraged fans to donate to the GiveIndia NGO through their fundraiser "Together for India" during the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in India, seeking financial support for those in need.
April 30, 2021: Hosting the Billboard Music Awards
On April 30, 2021, it was announced that Nick Jonas would host the 2021 Billboard Music Awards.
May 2021: "Together for India" Fundraiser Reaches Target
By May 13, 2021, the "Together for India" fundraiser by Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra had reached its initial target of $1 million, leading them to raise the target to $3 million to further assist COVID-19 relief efforts in India.
May 2021: Villa One Tequila available for purchase in Canada
In May 2021, Villa One tequila was made available for purchase in Canada.
September 29, 2021: Joining the Producing Team of 'Chicken & Biscuits'
On September 29, 2021, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined the producing team of Douglas Lyons' Broadway comedy "Chicken & Biscuits".
July 2022: Investment in Perfect Moment
In July 2022, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra announced an investment in Perfect Moment, a 1979-founded company dedicated mainly to womenswear.
October 2022: Collaboration with PGX on a capsule collection for golfsport
In October 2022 Nick collaborated with PGX on a capsule collection for the golfsport. The PXG x NJ collection includes apparel and accessories, from hats and bags to shirts, pants, socks.
November 30, 2025: Announcing Upcoming Fifth Studio Album, 'Sunday Best'
On November 30, 2025, Nick Jonas announced his upcoming fifth studio album, Sunday Best.
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