Nicholas Jerry Jonas (born September 16, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter and actor. Jonas began acting in theater at the age of seven, and released his debut single in 2002 which caught the attention of Columbia Records where Jonas formed a band with his older brothers, Joe and Kevin, known as the Jonas Brothers. The group released their debut studio album It's About Time through the Columbia label in 2006.
After leaving Columbia Records and signing with Hollywood Records, the group released their self-titled second studio album in 2007, which became their breakthrough record.
The band became prominent figures on the Disney Channel during this time, gaining a large following through the network and they appeared in the widely successful musical television film Camp Rock (2008) and its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010) as well as two of their own series, Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream (2008–2010) and Jonas (2009–2010).
Joe Jonas Hopes Taylor Swift Fans Have Forgiven Him After Infamous Breakup Call: ‘No One F–ks With Swifties’
usmagazine.comThey’re much better. Joe Jonas hopes his reputation as one of Taylor Swift‘s ex-boyfriends has improved in the years since they called it quits — but he understands why fans weren’t happy with him at first.The Camp Rock star, 33, joined brothers Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas on the Monday, May 22, episode of the “Armchair Expert” podcast to reflect on their journey in the spotlight from the early 2000s to now.
Host Dax Shepard brought up Joe’s history with Swift, 32, asking whether he’d experienced a “rabid” response after splitting from the Grammy winner in 2008.“I hope to think they like me,” the “Sucker” crooner said of Swift’s fans. “No one f–ks with the Swifties, you know?”Shepard, 48, joked about how the Cats actress’ dedicated fans have held a grudge against her ex Jake Gyllenhaal, who inspired the breakup track “All Too Well” following their 2010 fling.
Joe explained that he knew where the Swifties were coming from given his own pop star status.“We don’t really have a nickname for [our fans] but … we get it,” he said. “We understand they’re passionate about their artists and protective, like, ‘This is my artist, how dare you!'”While the former Disney Channel star asserted that he’s “cool with Taylor” now, he conceded that her supporters did get “mad” at him back in the day. “But it’s been many, many years removed,” he added.The “Waffle House” crooner dated Swift for three months before calling it quits in late 2008.
At the time, the Miss Americana star revealed to Ellen DeGeneres that Joe dumped her over the phone — and that the call lasted less than 30 seconds.“For those who have expressed concern over the ’27 second’ phone call, I called to discuss feelings with the other person,” the “Burnin’ Up” artist wrote in
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