INDIVIDUAL BIOGRAPHY OF JOSEPH ADAM JONAS

Joseph Adam “Joe” Jonas was born on August 15, 1989 in Casa Grande, Arizona but grew up in Wyckoff, New Jersey. When he was younger, he wanted to be a famous comedian. He dreamt of auditioning for sketch comedy shows but was often distracted with his connection to music. He was always fond of listening to different kinds of music especially rock. During his younger years, he was part of the local church choir. Joe was home-schooled as a seventh grader.

Joe plays a variety of musical instruments including keyboard, guitar and tambourine. He owns five guitars.

Joe Jonas enjoys wearing headbands and spends his free time jogging, running, working out and playing the board game Monopoly. He names Natalie Portman as his favorite actress and Jim Carey as his favorite actor. The movies that he loves are Dumb and Dumber, School for Scoundrels and High School Musical. When it comes to bands, he enjoys the music of Copeland and Switchfoot. His favorite solo artist is Johnny Lang.

Joe likes cutlet sandwiches with mayo, chocolate marshmallow ice cream and orange Gatorade. His hobbies include collecting G.I. Jones action figures and different pens. In sports, he plays soccer and wiffleball.

Joe Jonas also takes time to read books. While his favorite author is Dr. Seuss, his most beloved book is the science fantasy novel written by Madeleine L’Engle, A Wrinkle in Time.

Joe wrote “Time For Me to Fly,” a song that was included in the soundtrack of Aquamarine.
Joe’s favorite quote is this: “Sometimes the only way to win is to die trying.”

When it comes to courtship, he is very careful with his words. He once said, “’I Love You’ isn’t something to say too quickly. It’s not just a word, though a lot of guys will just throw it out there. Being in love is when things are going so well that happiness is beyond belief. You’re 200 percent happy and excited.”

In 2005, he and his brothers Nicholas and Kevin formed the Jonas Brothers band. To date, the group has released three Billboard chart-topping albums entitled Its About Time, Jonas Brothers and Jonas Brothers: Bonus Jonas Edition. Among their hit singles were “Mandy,” “Year 3000,” “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” “Kids of the Future” and “Hold On.” They also won Best Group at the 2008 Nickelodeon’s Kid Choice Awards.

Joe Jonas can be seen on Disney Channel’s realty TV series Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream. The show follows the pop rock band as they travel around North America for the Look Me In The Eyes Tour. Aside from concerts, the show will also feature behind-the-scenes looks as the brothers rehearse, travel and interact with their families and friends. He also stars in the 2009 Disney Channel original series J.O.N.A.S, where the brothers play teen idols who struggle to lead “normal” lives.

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JONAS BROTHERS’ LINES, VINES AND TRYING TIMES DEBUTS AT # 1; SECOND # 1 DEBUT IN TEN MONTHS

June 24, 2009 – Burbank, CA – Jonas Brothers’ Lines, Vines and Trying Times debuts at # 1 on the Billboard Top 200 today, selling nearly 250,000 units, a mere ten months after their third studio album A Little Bit Longer debuted at the top of the charts. Jonas Brothers now have two # 1 debuts within a ten month period; the last act to have two #1 debuts within a year was Jay-Z when he did it in December 2006 and November 2007. Their triumphant return to the # 1 slot is one of 2009’s top debuts, and follows the kick off of their Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009 this weekend at the new Cowboys Stadium in Dallas in front of nearly 50,000 fans. The tour opened to rave reviews and decibel busting cheers for Jonas Brothers’ “in the round” concert.

In addition to the Jonas Brothers’ # 1 debut in the US, Lines, Vines and Trying Times debuted # 1 in Canada, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Central America. Jonas Brothers hosted and performed their hit singles “Paranoid” and “Burning Up” this weekend on the MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto. Lines, Vines and Trying Times also debuted top ten in the United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal, New Zealand and Ireland.

Jonas Brothers have built an astounding presence on line, and boast 1.2 million Facebook friends, 1.3 million mySpace friends and 1.3 million Say Now friends. On YouTube, they are the # 1 most subscribed musician channel and # 5 overall. It is no surprise that Lines, Vines and Trying Times catapulted to # 1 on iTunes on its first day.

Jonas Brothers created a media frenzy leading up to the release of their new album. They held weekly Facebook chats with their fans, taking their questions, and previewing songs from the new album. They performed live on The Late Show with David Letterman, Good Morning America in Central Park, Jimmy Kimmel Live from Wembley Arena, and to the largest crowd in history at The Today Show in Rockefeller Plaza. Jonas Brothers were also guests on Larry King Live, and received 8 nominations for the 2009 Teen Choice Awards. Jonas Brothers also return for their second cover story in ten months for Rolling Stone with the new issue hitting stands this Friday. Their cover from last year was the magazine’s highest selling issue of the year.

Critics have taken note of their authentic musicality. The New York Times stated, “On ‘Lines, Vines and Trying Times’ the Jonas Brothers continue to specialize in the smartly straightforward: neatly constructed pop-rock songs with shades of the Beatles and the Brill Building.” Billboard’s review stated, “’Paranoid’ furthers the brothers’ evolution as craftsmen of catchy and original-sounding hooks. This songs shines on its own musical merit.”

Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009 sold nearly 1 million tickets in its first week on sale, and this Spring, they played to over 200,000 fans in South America. They recently returned from Europe, playing three sold out shows in Madrid, Paris and London. Jordin Sparks and Honor Society are guests on the sold out tour, which includes 5 sold out NY area shows and 3 sold out Staples Center shows in LA.

“Jonas Brothers have become a true global touring powerhouse,” said Michael Rapino, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Nation, the producer of the Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009. “They are in the midst of a hugely successful run of North American stadiums and arenas and then will move on to top arenas in cities across Europe in the fall. The growth of their worldwide fan base has been nothing short of explosive and the momentum we have created together will enable us to continue to develop new territories around the world as we move forward with this unstoppable band.”

Earlier this year, Jonas Brothers received their first Grammy nomination, and have won a slew of awards from around the world, including an American Music Award, as well as multiple Kids’ Choice and Teen Choice awards. Worldwide, Jonas Brothers have sold over 8 million albums, and have garnered 36 gold and platinum album certifications.

Lines, Vines and Trying Times has been heralded as Jonas Brothers’ most musically ambitious album to date. The future is bright and limitless.

Jonas Brothers’ Lines, Vines and Trying Times was released on Hollywood Records. Disney Music Group encompasses all of the Walt Disney Company’s recorded music and music publishing operations including Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records, Lyric Street Records, Carolwood Records, Buena Vista Concerts and Walt Disney Music Publishing.

Jonas Brothers are exclusively managed by Kevin Jonas, Sr., and Philip McIntyre for Jonas Group, and Johnny Wright for Wright Entertainment Group. Creative Artists Agency is the exclusive talent agency representing the group.

Courtesy of JonasBrothers.com