Nick Jonas Biography

Nick Jonas

From the barber shop to the Broadway stage to the Billboard charts, Nick Jonas, accomplished a lot by the time he turned sixteen in 2007. Nicholas Jerry Jonas was born in Dallas, Texas, on September 16, 1992. Nick is the third child to the musical parents Kevin and Denise Jonas. Nick’s father Paul Kevin Jonas, Sr. is the co-founder of Christ for the Nations Music as well as a beloved Pastor in New Jersey. Nicks, loving and supportive mother, Denise Jonas, is the glue that holds the Jonas’s together. Nick has three brothers, Kevin, Joe and Frankie. His two older brothers Kevin and Joe are in the band with his while his young bother Frankie is the unofficial forth member of the Jonas Brothers known by fans as the Bonus Jonas.

At the age of six Nick Jonas was discovered rocking out at a local barber shop where a talent agent took note and signed Nick to become the next Broadway sensation. Nick stared in a flurry of Broadway musicals where Nick was able to show his singing abilities and acting chops. Nick showed his vulnerable side playing Tiny Tim in the seasonal production of The Christmas Carol. After wrapping he played lovable, huggable chip in the Beauty and the Beast, from there he played street rat Gavroche in Les Miserable. After his stint on Broadway ended Nick came back to New Jersey to play at the famous local, New Jersey Paper Mill Playhouse starring as Kurt in The Sound of Music.

During his stretch in the theater Nick began writing his own music, composing, “Joy to the World, A Christmas Pray”, which was recorded and featured in the 2002 Equity Fights Aids Album as well as played on Christian radio stations. Once record label executives heard Nick sing, they wanted him to sign a solo record deal. By 2004, Nick Jonas, had released his first self titled record. While working in the studio Nick collaborated with his brother, Kevin and Joe, creating “Please Be Mine”. The label loved the collaboration so much that they singed all three Jonas Brothers as the next singing phenom.

From that moment on the Jonas Brothers singed a record deal and became instant hits with fans worldwide. To promote their new sound they went on tour with pop sensation Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana. They also toured with Kelly Clarkson, Aly & AJ, Backstreetboys, The Cheetah Girls, CliskFive, Jessie McCartney and The Veronica's, just to name a few. To read more about the Jonas Brothers on Popstar.com check out their own biography at, Jonas Brothers.

Facts about Nick

• Nick eats his cheeseburgers in circles, beginning at the edges and working his way inward.
• Nick loves Hershey chocolate.
• It has been reported that Nick wrote SOS in 20 minutes.
• It has been reported that Nick Jonas has dated Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus.
• Nick is the lead sing in the Jonas Brothers
• Wears a purity ring and is quoted saying, “(wearing the purity ring) is just one way of being different than everybody else out there.”
• Nick wrote “Still in love with you” after a breakup.
• Favorite colors are green and blue.
• Favorite dinner food is steak.
• Nick has really been into the legendary singer Johnny Cash lately.
• While touring in 2005 Nick was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.