Interesting Jonas Brothers Facts

From where they grew up to their meteoric rise, find out other interesting facts about teen boy band Jonas Brothers!

Jonas Brothers: Personal Info

• Kevin Jonas was born November 5, 1987; he is 21 years old.
• Joe Jonas was born August 15, 1989; he is 19 years old.
• Nick Jonas was born September 16, 1992; he is 16 years old.
• Each Jonas Brother was born in a different U.S. state. Kevin Jonas was born in New Jersey, Joe Jonas was born in Arizona, and Nick Jonas was born in Texas.
• The Jonas Brothers all grew up in Wyckoff, New Jersey, 26 miles northwest of New York City.
• Nick Jonas was discovered while singing in a hair salon.
• Both Nick Jonas and Joe Jonas have acted in Broadway productions.
• When Nick Jonas was 10 years old, he wrote his first song “Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer) with his father Kevin Jonas Sr.
• Nick Jonas was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2005.

Jonas Brothers: Faith

• Because the Jonas Brothers’ father, Kevin Jonas Sr., was a pastor, the Jonas family often travelled around the country.
• Kevin Jonas Sr. is a founder of Christ for the Nations Music.
• Nick Jonas and the Jonas Brothers participate in the Change for Children to raise money for diabetes research.
• Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas and Joe Jonas were all homeschooled by their mother, Denise Jonas.
• All three Jonas Brothers wear purity rings as a promise to abstain from premarital sex.

Jonas Brothers: Early Career

• At age 12, Nick Jonas recorded his own solo album for Columbia records.
• After his solo album, Nick Jonas formed a band with his brothers Kevin Jonas and Joe Jonas.
• After playing their original “Please Be Mine” for record-company executives, the Jonas Brothers signed their own record deal.
• Jonas Brothers released It’s About Time in 2006.
• Jonas Brothers worked hard, selling plenty of Jonas Brothers tickets to concerts with established pop acts Kelly Clarkson, Backstreet Boys and the Cheetah Girls.
• Jonas Brothers sang the national anthem at the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 9, 2007.

Jonas Brothers: Find Success

• On August 7, 2007, Jonas Brothers released their second album Jonas Brothers
• Jonas Brothers debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200
• “SOS” the second single from Jonas Brothers was the band’s first Top 20 hit.
• Jonas Brothers guest-starred on the Disney show Hannah Montana, where they sang “We Got The Party” with star Miley Cyrus.
• Jonas Brothers ended 2007 by performing on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.

Jonas Brothers: Rising Stars

• Jonas Brothers released their third album A Little Bit Longer on August 12, 2008.
• The album’s first single “Burnin’ Up” peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100
• Jonas Brothers starred in their first Disney movie Camp Rock in 2008.
• Jonas Brothers will star in Camp Rock 2 with singer Demi Lovato in 2009.
• Jonas Brothers are working on their own 2009 Disney show, J.O.N.A.S.
• Jonas Brothers and little brother Frankie Jonas will make their silver-screen debut in the upcoming film, Walter the Farting Dog.

Jonas Brothers: Globe Trotters

• Jonas Brothers’ first major tour was the Marvelous Party Tour
• Marvelous Party had fans with Jonas Brothers tickets dressed up to go to the Prom with the Jonas Brothers.
• The Marvelous Party tour boasted over 40 tour dates with the Jonas Brothers playing for lucky fans with Jonas Brothers tickets to the 2007 tour.
• Jonas Brothers embarked on the Look Me in the Eyes Tour in 2008, playing almost 40 tour dates for fans with Jonas Brothers tickets in hand.
• In March 2008, Jonas Brothers opened for spunky pop singer Avril Lavigne’s Best Damn Tour, helping to sell Jonas Brothers tickets to a new fan base.
• In summer 2008, Jonas Brothers began the Burnin’ Up Tour.
• Burnin’ Up will feature Jonas Brothers tour dates all over the U.S., sending fans flocking to buy premium Jonas Brothers tickets.
• Jonas Brothers are scheduled to play the Houston, Texas, Livestock Show & Rodeo on March 8, 2009.