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).
Nick Jonas to Host 2021 Billboard Music Awards
etonline.comNick Jonas has a new gig! The 28-year-old singer will be hosting the 2021 Billboard Music Awards live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.Jonas is no stranger to the awards show as his boy band, the Jonas Brothers, have won three Billboard Music Awards, and performed at the ceremony in 2019.While Jonas isn't up for an award this year, a slew of his peers are nominees.
The Weeknd leads with the most nominations, racking up a total of 16 nods, including Top Artist, Top Male Artist and Top Streaming Songs Artist.
Other top finalists include DaBaby with 11, Gabby Barrett with nine and Pop Smoke with 10 posthumous nominations. The winners will be announced during a live ceremony airing Sunday, May 23 at 8 p.m.
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