Career Timeline of Nick Lachey: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 16, 2026

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

Nick Lachey is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and TV personality. He gained prominence as the lead singer of the boyband 98 Degrees. Subsequently, he starred in the reality show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica with his then-wife, Jessica Simpson. Lachey has released four solo albums and held recurring roles in television series such as Charmed. He has hosted numerous shows, including The Sing-Off, Big Morning Buzz Live, America's Most Musical Family, and currently co-hosts Love Is Blind, The Ultimatum and Perfect Match with his wife Vanessa Lachey. In 2021, Lachey won The Masked Singer.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

November 11, 2003: Release of SoulO

On November 11, 2003, Nick Lachey released his solo debut album, "SoulO".

2004: The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour

In 2004, Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson starred in the television special "The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour", which was compared to "The Sonny & Cher Show".

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2005: People's Choice Award for Newlyweds

In 2005, "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica" won a People's Choice Award for Favorite Reality Show. Also in 2005, Nick Lachey took a recurring role in the series "Charmed" where he played a dyslexic ghostwriter.

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February 21, 2006: Release of What's Left of Me single

On February 21, 2006, Nick Lachey released "What's Left of Me" as a single.

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May 9, 2006: Release of What's Left of Me

On May 9, 2006, Nick Lachey released his album, "What's Left of Me", which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.

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2006: Part owner of Hollywood Fame

In 2006, Nick Lachey became part owner of the Hollywood Fame, a team in the American Basketball Association.

2007: Working on third solo album

In 2007, Nick Lachey began working on his third solo album. Also, in 2007, Nick Lachey starred in "One Tree Hill" as a singer at Red Bedroom Productions.

March 2009: Taking the Stage Premiered

In March 2009, "Taking the Stage", a musical reality show documenting the personal lives of high school students at the School for Creative and Performing Arts, premiered on MTV. It was produced by Nick Lachey.

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December 2009: Hosting The Sing-Off

In December 2009, Nick Lachey hosted "The Sing-Off", a long form four-part American singing competition featuring a cappella groups.

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January 2010: Album put on hold

In January 2010, Jive Records put Nick Lachey's new album on hold indefinitely.

June 2010: Parted ways with Jive Records

In June 2010, Nick Lachey confirmed that he had parted ways with Jive Records.

July 2010: Confirmed parting with Jive Records

In July 2010, Jive Records confirmed they had parted ways with Nick Lachey.

December 2010: Reprising role on The Sing-Off

In December 2010, Nick Lachey reprised his role as host for the second and third seasons of "The Sing-Off" on NBC.

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August 18, 2012: 98 Degrees Reunion Show

On August 18, 2012, 98 Degrees performed a one-off summer reunion show in Hershey, Pennsylvania, at the Summer Mixtape Festival, marking their first concert in more than a decade.

January 16, 2014: Resuming hosting of Big Morning Buzz Live

On January 16, 2014, VH1 announced that Nick Lachey would resume hosting "Big Morning Buzz Live".

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March 3, 2014: Return of Big Morning Buzz Live

On March 3, 2014, Nick Lachey resumed hosting "Big Morning Buzz Live" upon its return.

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2014: Co-hosting Big Morning Buzz Live

In 2014, Nick Lachey co-hosted VH1's "Big Morning Buzz Live".

2015: Co-hosting Big Morning Buzz Live

In 2015, Nick Lachey co-hosted VH1's "Big Morning Buzz Live".

September 6, 2017: Joining Dancing with the Stars

On September 6, 2017, Nick Lachey was announced as one of the celebrities who would take part in the 25th season of "Dancing with the Stars", competing against his wife Vanessa.

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