History of Nick Jonas in Timeline
Nick Jonas is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He started his career on Broadway at seven and debuted as a singer in 2002. He formed the Jonas Brothers with his brothers, Kevin and Joe, and they released their debut album in 2006. Their breakthrough came in 2007 with their self-titled second album under Hollywood Records. The Jonas Brothers gained fame on Disney Channel through shows like "Camp Rock" and their own series. Nick Jonas continues to have a successful solo music career.
September 16, 1992: Birth of Nick Jonas
On September 16, 1992, Nick Jonas was born in Dallas, Texas.
2002: Nick Jonas' Early Career
At the age of seven, Nick Jonas began his acting journey on Broadway. In 2002, he took a significant step by releasing his debut single, marking his entry into the music industry.
2002: Early Broadway Debut and First Single
Nick Jonas' career began at the age of seven when he started performing on Broadway. He also wrote and released his debut single, "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)", which featured background vocals from his fellow cast members of the Broadway production "Beauty and the Beast."
2003: Debut Single Reaches Christian Radio
Nick Jonas' debut single, "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)", was released to Christian Radio via INO Records in 2003.
September 5, 2004: Release of "Nicholas Jonas"
On September 5, 2004, Nick Jonas released his debut studio album, "Nicholas Jonas," which received a limited release.
December 2005: Release of "Mandy"
The Jonas Brothers released their debut single, "Mandy," in December 2005.
2005: Nick Jonas Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
At the age of 13, Nick Jonas was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2005.
February 2006: Planned Debut Album Release Delayed
The Jonas Brothers' debut album, initially slated for a February 2006 release, faced multiple delays due to executive changes at Sony, Columbia's parent company.
June 2006: Relationship with Miley Cyrus Begins
Nick Jonas began dating fellow Disney star Miley Cyrus in June 2006.
August 8, 2006: Release of "It's About Time"
The Jonas Brothers released their debut album, "It's About Time," on August 8, 2006. The album received limited support from their label.
2006: Jonas Brothers Release Debut Album
The Jonas Brothers, consisting of Nick and his brothers Kevin and Joe, released their first studio album, "It's About Time," under the Columbia label in 2006.
August 7, 2007: Release of Self-Titled Album
The Jonas Brothers released their self-titled second studio album on August 7, 2007, which achieved commercial success, reaching the top five of the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.
December 2007: Relationship with Miley Cyrus Ends
Nick Jonas and Miley Cyrus ended their relationship in December 2007.
2007: Jonas Brothers Part Ways with Columbia Records
The Jonas Brothers were dropped by Columbia Records in 2007.
2007: Jonas Brothers Achieve Breakthrough Success
The Jonas Brothers' second studio album, released in 2007 under Hollywood Records, marked their breakthrough in the music industry.
May 2008: Premiere of "Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream"
In May 2008, the Jonas Brothers launched their own Disney series, "Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream."
June 17, 2008: Release of "Camp Rock" Soundtrack
The soundtrack for the Disney Channel film "Camp Rock," starring the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, was released on June 17, 2008.
August 6, 2008: Diabetes Advocacy
Since August 6, 2008, Nick Jonas has partnered with Bayer Diabetes Care as a diabetes ambassador, advocating for diabetes management among young people.
2008: Brief Relationship with Selena Gomez
Nick Jonas had brief relationship with Selena Gomez, another Disney Channel star, in 2008. Gomez also appeared in the Jonas Brothers' music video for "Burnin' Up."
2008: The Jonas Brothers' Rise to Fame
The Jonas Brothers became prominent figures on the Disney Channel in 2008, starring in the successful musical film "Camp Rock" and their own series, "Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream."
2008: Jonas Brothers' Continued Success
The Jonas Brothers' third studio album, "A Little Bit Longer," was released in 2008, achieving commercial success and producing the hit single "Burnin' Up," which reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
February 27, 2009: Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience theatrical release
On February 27, 2009, the Jonas Brothers' 3D biopic, "Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience," hit theaters. The film was a financial success, becoming the sixth highest-grossing concert film.
May 2, 2009: Debut of Disney Channel series "Jonas"
The Jonas Brothers premiered their second Disney Channel series, "Jonas," on May 2, 2009.
June 16, 2009: Release of album "Lines, Vines and Trying Times"
On June 16, 2009, the Jonas Brothers released their fourth studio album, "Lines, Vines and Trying Times." It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 247,000 copies in its first week.
2009: Jonas Brothers Release Fourth Album and Announce Hiatus
The Jonas Brothers released their fourth studio album, "Lines, Vines and Trying Times," in 2009. Following the release, the group confirmed they would be going on a hiatus.
2009: Jonas Brothers Continued Success and Hiatus
In 2009, the Jonas Brothers premiered their own series, "Jonas." Later that year, following the release of their fourth studio album, "Lines, Vines and Trying Times," the group announced a hiatus.
2009: Disney's Friends for Change
In 2009, Nick Jonas participated in "Disney's Friends for Change," an organization promoting environmental awareness. He, his brothers, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, and Selena Gomez formed the musical group "Disney's Friends For Change" and recorded the charity single "Send It On," with proceeds going to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. The song debuted at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
January 2010: Donation to North Texas Food Bank
As part of a collaboration with the television program "The Biggest Loser" and Feeding America, Nick Jonas donated $25,000 from his family foundation to the North Texas Food Bank in January 2010.
July 24, 2010: End of run as Marius Pontmercy in "Les Misérables"
Nick Jonas extended his run as Marius Pontmercy in the West End production of "Les Misérables" until July 24, 2010. This was his second time performing in the play.
October 3, 2010: Performance in "Les Misérables" 25th Anniversary Concert
Nick Jonas reprised his role as Marius Pontmercy in the 25th Anniversary Concert of "Les Misérables" at The O2 Arena on October 3, 2010.
2010: Nick Jonas' Solo Endeavors and Acting Debut
Following the Jonas Brothers' hiatus, Nick Jonas explored a solo career, forming the band "Nick Jonas & the Administration" and releasing the album "Who I Am" in 2010. He also ventured into acting, taking on a recurring role in the TV series "Smash" and performing in Broadway shows.
May 2011: Relationship with Delta Goodrem Begins
Nick Jonas began dating Australian singer Delta Goodrem in May 2011.
2011: Appearance in TV series "Mr. Sunshine" and "Last Man Standing"
In 2011, Nick Jonas appeared as Eli Cutler, an aspiring singer, in the television series "Mr. Sunshine." He also played Ryan on an episode of the sitcom "Last Man Standing."
February 2012: Relationship with Delta Goodrem Ends
Nick Jonas and Delta Goodrem ended their relationship in February 2012.
May 20, 2012: Closing of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"
The musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," in which Nick Jonas starred, closed on May 20, 2012, despite being scheduled to run until July.
July 1, 2012: Planned end date for role in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"
Nick Jonas was scheduled to perform in the musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" as J. Pierrepont Finch until July 1, 2012. However, the musical closed early on May 20.
February 2013: Filming of "Pom Poms" music video
The Jonas Brothers filmed the music video for their single "Pom Poms" in New Orleans, Louisiana in February 2013.
April 2, 2013: Release of Jonas Brothers single "Pom Poms" and music video premiere
The Jonas Brothers released their new single, "Pom Poms," on April 2, 2013, under their own record label. The music video, filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana in February 2013, also premiered on E! that day.
2013: Relationship with Olivia Culpo Begins
Nick Jonas began dating fashion influencer and Miss Universe 2012, Olivia Culpo in 2013.
2013: Filming of "Careful What You Wish For"
The filming of the movie "Careful What You Wish For," starring Nick Jonas, took place in 2013.
2013: Jonas Brothers Disband
The Jonas Brothers officially disbanded in 2013.
November 10, 2014: Release of album "Nick Jonas"
Nick Jonas released his second studio album, "Nick Jonas," on November 10, 2014, through Island Records. It debuted at number six on the Billboard 200, selling over 37,000 copies in its first week.
2014: Work as Musical and Creative Director for Demi Lovato's Neon Lights Tour and release of "Chains"
In 2014, Nick Jonas took on the role of musical and creative director for Demi Lovato's Neon Lights Tour, overseeing various aspects of the production. He also made appearances on stage with Lovato for some of the shows. In the same year, he returned to his own music with the release of "Chains," the lead single from his second solo album.
2014: Modeling Contract
Nick Jonas signed a contract with Wilhelmina Models in 2014.
2014: Nick Jonas' Solo Career Flourishes
Nick Jonas signed with Island Records and released his second solo album, "Nick Jonas," in 2014. The album featured the commercially successful single "Jealous."
2014: OK!'s Sexiest Men Alive
Nick Jonas was featured on OK!'s list of 2014's Sexiest Men Alive.
2014: Start of work on Jonas's third studio album
Work on Nick Jonas's third studio album began in 2014, before the release of "Nick Jonas."
May 2015: Announcement of Safehouse Records
In May 2015, Billboard revealed that Nick Jonas was co-founding a new record label called Safehouse Records, partnering with Demi Lovato and Phil McIntyre.
2015: Release of single "Levels" and recurring role in "Scream Queens"
In 2015, Nick Jonas released "Levels," the lead single from the re-released version of his debut album, "Nick Jonas X2." He also had a recurring role as Boone Clemens in the first season of the comedy horror series "Scream Queens."
2015: Relationship with Olivia Culpo Ends
Nick Jonas and Olivia Culpo ended their relationship in 2015 after nearly two years.
2015: People's Sexiest Men Alive
Nick Jonas was ranked number ten on People's Sexiest Men Alive list in 2015.
September 23, 2016: Release of film "Goat"
The drama film "Goat," starring Nick Jonas alongside James Franco, was released on September 23, 2016.
2016: Evolving Views on Faith
In 2016, Nick Jonas shared that his faith had become more about a personal relationship with God.
2016: Capital FM's Sexiest Men in Pop
In 2016, Nick Jonas was ranked sixth on Capital FM's list of Sexiest Men in Pop.
2016: Nick Jonas' Third Album and Songwriting Recognition
Nick Jonas released his third studio album, "Last Year Was Complicated," which peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 chart. His songwriting talents earned him the prestigious Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2016.
May 26, 2017: "Remember I Told You" Release
On May 26, 2017, Nick Jonas released the single "Remember I Told You," featuring Anne-Marie and Mike Posner.
September 14, 2017: "Find You" Release
Nick Jonas released the single "Find You" on September 14, 2017.
2017: Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato, and DNCE launched a Crowd Rise campaign in 2017 to raise funds for Hurricane Harvey relief.
2017: Nick Jonas' Acting Success
Nick Jonas starred in the adventure comedy film "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" in 2017. The film achieved remarkable box office success, becoming the fifth highest-grossing film of the year.
2017: 1410 Shoe Collection
Nick Jonas launched his shoe collection, 1410, in collaboration with Creative Recreation, in 2017.
May 2018: "Anywhere" Release
Nick Jonas released "Anywhere," a collaboration with DJ/Producer Mustard, in May 2018.
May 2018: Relationship with Priyanka Chopra Begins
Nick Jonas started dating Indian actress Priyanka Chopra in May 2018.
July 19, 2018: Engagement to Priyanka Chopra
A day after Priyanka Chopra's birthday, Nick Jonas proposed to her in Crete, Greece, on July 19, 2018.
August 2018: Collaboration with Robin Schulz
In August 2018, Nick Jonas announced a collaboration with Robin Schulz on the song "Right Now," co-written with Skylar Grey.
August 2018: Engagement Ceremony with Priyanka Chopra
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra celebrated their engagement with a Punjabi Roka ceremony in Mumbai in August 2018.
December 2018: Marriage to Priyanka Chopra
In December 2018, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra were married at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India. The wedding included both traditional Hindu and Christian ceremonies.
2018: JV x NJ Launch
Nick Jonas and John Varvatos launched their spring clothing line, JV x NJ, in 2018.
February 28, 2019: Jonas Brothers Reunion
The Jonas Brothers officially announced their return on February 28, 2019, alongside the release of their new single, "Sucker.
May 3, 2019: "UglyDolls" Release
The animated film "UglyDolls," in which Nick Jonas starred alongside Kelly Clarkson and Pitbull, was released on May 3, 2019.
September 2019: Villa One Tequila Launch
Nick Jonas, in collaboration with John Varvatos and Stoli Group, launched Villa One Tequila in the U.S. in September 2019.
October 2019: "The Voice" Coaching Debut
Nick Jonas joined the coaching panel of "The Voice" for its eighteenth season in October 2019.
November 8, 2019: "Midway" Release
Nick Jonas appeared in the World War II film "Midway," which was released on November 8, 2019.
2019: Jonas Brothers Reunite and Release Album
The Jonas Brothers delighted fans with a reunion in early 2019. They marked their return with the release of the album "Happiness Begins" in June of that year.
2019: JVxNJ Red and JVxNJ Silver Release
In 2019, Nick Jonas and John Varvatos released two new fragrances: JVxNJ Red and JVxNJ Silver.
March 2020: Donations to COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Nick Jonas and his wife, Priyanka Chopra, announced donations to various organizations in March 2020 to aid in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. These organizations include UNICEF, Feeding America, Goonj, Doctors Without Borders, No Kid Hungry, GiveIndia, and the PM CARES Fund.
June 2020: Donations in Support of Social Justice
In June 2020, during widespread protests following the murder of George Floyd, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra made donations to the Equal Justice Initiative and the American Civil Liberties Union.
November 10, 2020: "Dash & Lily" Release
The Netflix series "Dash & Lily," executive produced by Nick Jonas, premiered on November 10, 2020.
2020: Amazon Studios Series
In 2020, Amazon Studios greenlit an unscripted series about engaged couples preparing for their sangeet, executive produced by Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
2020: People's Sexiest Men Alive
Nick Jonas was named Sexiest Reality Show Judge in the 2020 People's Sexiest Men Alive poll.
2020: Villa One Tequila Release in the UK
Villa One Tequila, co-founded by Nick Jonas, was made available for purchase in the United Kingdom at the end of 2020.
February 20, 2021: "Saturday Night Live" Hosting Debut
On February 20, 2021, it was announced that Nick Jonas would host "Saturday Night Live" for the first time.
March 4, 2021: "This Is Heaven" Release
Nick Jonas released the single "This Is Heaven" on March 4, 2021.
March 12, 2021: Release of 'Spaceman'
On March 12, 2021, Nick Jonas released his fourth solo studio album, "Spaceman."
March 15, 2021: Oscars Presenter
Nick Jonas and his wife Priyanka Chopra announced the nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards on March 15, 2021.
April 2021: "Together for India" Fundraiser Launch
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra launched the "Together for India" fundraiser in April 2021 to support the GiveIndia NGO during a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in India.
April 30, 2021: Billboard Music Awards Host
It was announced on April 30, 2021, 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, spearheaded by Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, had achieved its initial $1 million goal. The target was then increased to $3 million.
May 2021: Villa One Tequila Release in Canada
Nick Jonas' Villa One Tequila became available for purchase in Canada in May 2021.
May 15, 2021: Nick Jonas Injured in Bike Accident
On May 15, 2021, Nick Jonas sustained a cracked rib and other injuries in a biking accident. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance but was released the next day and even returned to his role on "The Voice" soon after.
September 29, 2021: Broadway Production
On September 29, 2021, it was announced that Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined the production team for the Broadway comedy "Chicken & Biscuits."
January 2022: First Child's Birth
In January 2022, Nick Jonas announced the birth of his first child, a daughter, born via surrogacy, with his wife Priyanka Chopra.
July 2022: Perfect Moment Investment
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra announced their investment in Perfect Moment, a womenswear company founded in 1979, in July 2022.
October 2022: PXG Collaboration
In October 2022, Nick Jonas collaborated with PGX on a capsule collection for the golfsport.
March 2023: "Maan Meri Jaan (Afterlife)" Release
Nick Jonas and King released the single "Maan Meri Jaan (Afterlife)" in March 2023.