Jonas Brothers

Jonas Brothers

Company type	Band
Industry	Music
Founded	2005
Founder	Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas
Headquarters	Little Falls, New Jersey , United States
Products	Studio albums, singles, concert tours

The Jonas Brothers () constitute an American pop rock ensemble formed in 2005 by siblings Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas. Originating from Wyckoff, New Jersey, they relocated to Little Falls, New Jersey in 2005, where they composed their first album, which was eventually released under Hollywood Records, a label owned by Disney. Their initial rise to fame was bolstered by appearances on Disney Channel, including starring roles in the 2008 original film Camp Rock and its 2010 sequel, as well as their own television series Jonas, later renamed Jonas L.A..

To date, they have produced seven studio albums: It's About Time (2006), Jonas Brothers (2007), A Little Bit Longer (2008), Lines, Vines and Trying Times (2009), Happiness Begins (2019), The Album (2023), and Greetings from Your Hometown (2025).

In 2008, the group earned a nomination for Best New Artist at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards and secured the Breakthrough Artist award at the American Music Awards. By 2009, their global album sales had surpassed eight million copies. After taking a break between 2010 and 2011 to focus on individual projects, they reunited in 2012 but disbanded again in 2013 following the cancellation of a forthcoming album. At that point, their worldwide album sales had climbed above 17 million.

The Jonas Brothers made a comeback in 2019 with the release of the single "Sucker", which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marking their inaugural chart-topping hit. Their fifth studio album, Happiness Begins, was released on June 7, 2019, and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.

Their sixth studio album, titled The Album, came out on May 12, 2023. It included singles such as "Waffle House" and "Wings", both produced by Jon Bellion. Following this, their seventh album, Greetings from Your Hometown, was released on August 8, 2025.

2005–2007: It's About Time

In 2005, brothers Joe, Kevin, and Nick recorded their debut track "Please Be Mine." The group was signed by Columbia Records president Steve Greenberg. Initially contemplating the name "Sons of Jonas," they ultimately chose Jonas Brothers. While preparing their first album, they toured during 2005 alongside artists such as Jump5, Kelly Clarkson, Jesse McCartney, the Backstreet Boys, and the Click Five. Later that year, they shared tours with Aly & AJ and the Cheetah Girls and served as opening act for the Veronicas in early 2006.

Their debut record, It's About Time, featured collaborations with songwriters including Adam Schlesinger, Michael Mangini, Desmond Child, Billy Mann, and Steve Greenberg. Although initially slated for release in February 2006, it was postponed due to restructuring within Sony's executive ranks and a desire to add another lead single. The album contained covers of UK pop band Busted’s songs "Year 3000" and "What I Go to School For." The lead single "Mandy" was released on December 27, 2005; its music video reached number four on MTV's Total Request Live. Additionally, "Time for Me to Fly" appeared on the soundtrack of the film Aquamarine in February 2006. The track "Mandy" was also included in Nickelodeon's movie Zoey 101: Spring Break-Up along with its soundtrack.

In April 2006, the band contributed a rendition of "Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)" for the compilation album Disneymania 4. During that summer, they toured with Aly & AJ and performed the theme song for Disney Channel’s series American Dragon: Jake Long second season (June 2006–September 2007). The release of It's About Time finally occurred on August 8, 2006; however, it was a limited edition capped at only 50,000 copies. This scarcity led to significant price increases on auction platforms. Due to minimal promotional support from Sony, the Jonas Brothers contemplated changing record labels.

In October 2006, Nick reissued his solo holiday single "Joy to the World (A Christmas Prayer)" as part of a Christmas compilation. That same month saw the band cover "Poor Unfortunate Souls" from The Little Mermaid, which was included in a special edition of that soundtrack accompanied by a music video. The second single from their debut album—"Year 3000"—premiered on Disney Channel in January 2007. Early that year, Columbia Records dropped the Jonas Brothers from its roster.

2007–2008: Jonas Brothers

Following a brief interval without a record deal, the Jonas Brothers secured a contract with Hollywood Records in February 2007. During this period, they appeared in commercials for Baby Bottle Pops, performing the accompanying jingle. On March 24, they contributed two tracks to different albums: "Kids of the Future" featured on the Meet the Robinsons soundtrack, while "I Wanna Be Like You" appeared on Disneymania 5.

On April 9, 2007, the brothers sang the National Anthem at the White House Easter Egg Roll, and repeated this honor on June 27 at a Celebrating Women in Sports Tee Ball event, where they also performed during the picnic reception. Their self-titled sophomore album was launched on August 7, 2007, entering the Billboard Hot 200 chart at number five. The singles "Hold On" and "S.O.S." were released shortly before the album, each accompanied by music videos.

In August 2007, the Jonas Brothers guest-starred on Disney Channel's Hannah Montana in the episode titled "Me and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas," where they performed "We Got the Party" alongside Miley Cyrus. This episode aired immediately following High School Musical 2 and attracted an audience of 10.7 million viewers. They also performed at Miss Teen USA on August 24 and co-presented an award with Cyrus at the Teen Choice Awards two days later. Later that year, they delivered a rendition of "S.O.S." at the American Music Awards and took part in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Their final performance of 2007 was featured on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.

The When You Look Me in the Eyes Tour commenced on January 31, 2008, showcasing new material intended for their third album, A Little Bit Longer. The brothers made their acting debut in Season 2 of Hannah Montana, performing "We Got The Party With Us." In 2008, they collaborated with Miley Cyrus for her 3D concert film Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert, sharing performances during her Best of Both Worlds Tour. While touring, they also filmed a Disney Channel reality series titled Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream, which premiered on Disney Channel.

2008–2009: A Little Bit Longer and acting

The Jonas Brothers launched their third studio album, A Little Bit Longer, in the United States on August 12, 2008. Ahead of its official release, iTunes introduced four tracks from the album in biweekly intervals; each topped iTunes charts for a minimum of three days. After completing their When You Look Me in the Eyes Tour, they supported Avril Lavigne during her European dates on The Best Damn Tour in mid-2008. While filming Camp Rock, they co-wrote and co-produced six songs for Disney star Demi Lovato's debut album Don't Forget, released in September 2008. The Camp Rock soundtrack debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, selling 188,000 copies in its first week. They also appeared in a Disney Channel variety special called Studio DC: Almost Live and participated in the annual Disney Channel Games.

During summer 2008, they embarked on the Burnin' Up Tour across North America to promote A Little Bit Longer. Their feature film debut was Disney Channel's Camp Rock, portraying band members Shane Gray (Joe), Nate (Nick), and Jason (Kevin). The movie premiered on June 20, 2008, followed by the release of the "Burnin' Up" music video featuring celebrity cameos. This video received nominations for Video of the Year and Best Pop Video at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. A Disney Digital 3-D team recorded two Anaheim concerts from this tour to create their concert film, Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience, which debuted on February 22, 2009.

On July 14, five tracks intended for their forthcoming fourth album were announced. Featured on the July 2008 cover of Rolling Stone, they became the youngest band ever to grace its cover. In August, they donated their suits from this cover shoot to Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. By December 2008, they received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 51st Grammy Awards. Their first appearance on Saturday Night Live occurred on February 14, 2009; shortly thereafter, a world tour scheduled for mid-2009 was announced with Korean girl group Wonder Girls as opening acts. In April, filming wrapped for their Disney Channel series Jonas, which premiered on May 2, 2009. Additionally, they provided voices for cherubs in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, released May 22, 2009.

2009–2010: Jonas and Lines, Vines and Trying Times

The Jonas Brothers worked on their fourth studio album, Lines, Vines and Trying Times, during the middle of 2008 and the beginning of 2009. Officially announced on March 11, it was released on June 15, 2009, and debuted at number one on the Billboard chart, marking their second album to reach the top spot. This record demonstrated their artistic development, featuring a broader range of instruments and more figurative lyricism.

Prior to the album’s launch, the singles "Paranoid" and "Fly with Me" were released. On July 7, they signed the band Honor Society to their Hollywood Records label. The Jonas Brothers also collaborated with Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, and Demi Lovato on "Send It On" as part of Disney's Friends for Change initiative. They hosted and performed at the Teen Choice Awards on August 9. In January 2010, Joe Jonas appeared as a guest judge on American Idol.

Following the success of Camp Rock, production for its sequel, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, took place between September and October 2009. The film premiered on September 3, 2010. Later in 2010, the group performed at a White House event honoring Paul McCartney’s receipt of the Gershwin Prize.

2011–2013: Hiatus, LiVe and split

In 2011, the brothers took a break from their collective work to focus on individual pursuits—Joe released his solo album Fastlife, Nick toured with Nick Jonas & the Administration, and Kevin pursued studies in music production. After five years together, they ended their contract with Hollywood Records. An unreleased track titled "Dance Until Tomorrow" surfaced unofficially in December but was never formally issued. Despite rumors about a breakup, Kevin remained hopeful about future projects involving all three. In August 2012, Kevin took part in E!'s reality show Married to Jonas, which chronicled his married life.

On August 17, after a two-year pause from group activities, they announced their World Tour 2012/2013, kicking off in October at Radio City Music Hall with new material including "Let's Go", "Wedding Bells", "First Time", and "Neon". They took part in KIIS-FM’s Jingle Ball in December 2012 and toured South America, performing at Chile’s Viña del Mar Festival.

Their fifth studio album, titled V, was slated for release in late 2013—marking their first album outside Hollywood Records since their debut. The lead single "Pom Poms" dropped on April 2, followed by "First Time" in June. To promote these tracks, they embarked on the Jonas Brothers Live 2013 tour.

On October 9, they canceled the rest of their tour dates due to a "deep rift" caused by creative disagreements, officially announcing their breakup on October 29. Nick disclosed plans to release a live album containing unreleased songs from V. This project was released as Live, including six tracks originally intended for that fifth album.

2019–2022: Reunion and the Release of Happiness Begins

On February 28, 2019, the Jonas Brothers revealed their reunion through social media platforms, launching their comeback with the lead single "Sucker" under Republic Records on March 1. The track entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number one, becoming their first chart-topping single and the first by a boy band to achieve this since B2K's "Bump Bump Bump" in 2003. To promote the song, they made regular nightly appearances on The Late Late Show with James Corden. Following this, they released additional singles including "Cool" in April and "Only Human" in July. On April 22, they announced their fifth studio album, Happiness Begins, which was officially released on June 7. This release was preceded by the documentary Chasing Happiness available on Amazon Prime Video. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, marking the highest debut of that year until Taylor Swift’s Lover surpassed it. To support the album, they embarked on their tenth headlining concert series—the "[Happiness Begins Tour]"—which included over ninety performances globally.

In June, the group took part in Capital's Summertime Ball in the UK, where they surprised fans with a joint performance alongside Busted of "Year 3000." Their additional releases during this period featured the promotional single "Greenlight," which originated from their episode on Songland, a collaboration on Sebastián Yatra’s track "Runaway," and the festive single "Like It's Christmas."

January 2020 saw the release of "What a Man Gotta Do". They also announced a Las Vegas residency; however, it was later canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the Grammy Awards, they debuted a new song titled "Five More Minutes," followed by a two-track bundle named XV, which included the song "X" featuring Karol G. Their participation extended to the Graduate Together special, where they performed fresh material. Later that year, they issued another holiday-themed single called "I Need You Christmas."

In May 2021, they declared plans for their eleventh headlining tour, Remember This Tour, implementing requirements for attendees to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results. Country singer Kelsea Ballerini joined as a special guest for this tour. Their collaborations during this time included DJ Marshmello’s "Leave Before You Love Me." The track "Remember This" was featured as part of NBC’s coverage of the Olympics, while their contribution "Mercy" appeared on the soundtrack for July 2021’s film Space Jam: A New Legacy.

During a performance on September 5 amid the Remember This Tour, they debuted "Who's in Your Head", officially releasing it on September 17. In March 2022, they announced a five-show Las Vegas residency set to be followed by an additional residency scheduled for November.

2023–present: The Album, Anniversary Milestones, and Upcoming Endeavors

In January 2023, Nick announced the completion of their sixth studio record,<refs/> and on January 30, the group was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. At this event, they revealed that the album—named The Album—was initially set for release on May 5,<refs/> but was later postponed to May 12.<refs/> Upon release, it entered the Billboard 200 chart at number three, marking their seventh album to reach the top ten.<refs/> The lead single, "Wings", was released on February 24,<refs/><refs/> followed by "Waffle House" on April 7,<refs/> and "Summer Baby" on June 5.<refs/> These singles were supported by their "Five Albums. One Night. The World Tour."<refs/>

On July 7, they unveiled a collaborative track titled "Do It Like That" alongside South Korean group Tomorrow X Together, featured on TXT's album The Name Chapter: Freefall.<refs/> Later that month, on July 27, Busted released "Year 3000 2.0," a track featuring the Jonas Brothers in celebration of Busted’s anniversary; this was included in Busted’s compilation album Greatest Hits 2.0.<refs/>

November 10 saw the release of another collaboration, "Strong Enough", this time with Bailey Zimmerman.<refs/><refs/> The band also performed during halftime at the 111th Grey Cup held in Vancouver on November 17.<refs/>

In January 2025, they dropped their second joint effort with Marshmello titled "Slow Motion,"<refs/><refs/> which was followed by a partnership with country group Rascal Flatts for the song "I Dare You."<refs/>

Marking their twentieth year as a band, the fan convention JonasCon took place on March 23 in East Rutherford, New Jersey,<refs/> where they announced their seventh studio project Greetings from Your Hometown, scheduled for release on August 8.<refs/> This album was preceded by singles including "Love Me to Heaven" released March 21,<refs/><refs/> "No Time to Talk" launched June 20,< refs/> and "I Can't Lose" debuting July 15.< refs/> Upon release, the album entered the Billboard 200 chart at number six—adding an eighth top-ten entry to their discography.< refs/>

They kicked off the Jonas20: Greetings from Your Hometown Tour starting August 10,< refs/>< refs/> featuring Demi Lovato joining them for performances of iconic tracks from their shared Camp Rock history.< refs/>< refs/> Disney revealed plans for a Camp Rock sequel titled Camp Rock 3, with the Jonas Brothers returning as executive producers alongside Lovato, who also serves as executive producer.< refs/>

In January it was disclosed that the band would portray fictionalized versions of themselves in the Disney+ Christmas comedy film A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, centered around holiday travel mishaps; it premiered November 14 together with its soundtrack containing ten tracks including a collaboration with Kenny G called "Coming Home This Christmas" and their previous hit "Like It's Christmas".< refs/>< refs/>

Philanthropy

With estimated earnings of $12 million in 2007,< refs/> the brothers have consistently allocated roughly ten percent of their income to charitable efforts via their Change for the Children Foundation. This foundation supports initiatives such as Nothing But Nets and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.< refs/> Since August 6, 2008, Nick has served as an ambassador for Bayer Diabetes Care, promoting awareness and management of youth diabetes following his diagnosis with Type I diabetes at age thirteen;< refs/> he has also testified before Congress advocating for increased funding toward diabetes research.

Their advocacy extends to supporting Do Something, where they have produced public service announcements aimed at raising awareness about teenage homelessness and promoting music education campaigns; Nick has offered personal incentives to encourage donations.< refs/>

They have been regular contributors to We Day, an event dedicated to inspiring youth involvement in charitable causes;< refs/>< refs/> additionally, they committed a portion of ticket sales from their Toronto concerts toward scholarships benefiting Kenyan girls through WE Charity.< refs/>

In August 2021, they partnered with Feeding America to encourage donations through fan dinner contests;< refs/> early in 2022, they collaborated with Global Citizen to address extreme global poverty.< refs/>

Musical style

The Jonas Brothers incorporate a fusion of rock, pop rock, pop punk, and power pop elements in their music, showcasing a progression in their artistic development throughout their career.

Members

Current

• Nick Jonas – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards (2005–13; 2019–present)
• Joe Jonas – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, tambourine (2005–13; 2019–present)
• Kevin Jonas – lead guitar, backing and lead vocals (2005–13; 2019–present)

Current touring musicians

• Jack Lawless – drums and percussion (2006–13; 2019–present)
• Chase Foster – musical director and violin
• Michael Wooten – keyboards
• KellyeAnn Keough – backing vocals
• Mark Joseph – backing vocals
• Tyler Carroll – bass guitar
• JinJoo Lee – lead and rhythm guitars
• Molly Lopresti – percussion
• Christine Noel – backing vocals
• Olivia Walker – backing vocals
• Michael Sarian – trumpet
• Jeffrey Miller – trombone
• Fabian Chavez – tenor saxophone
• Gabi Rose – alto saxophone
• Danica Pinner – cello
• Daniel Byrne – lead and rhythm guitars

Former touring musicians

• Alexander Noyes – drums (2005–06)
• John Lloyd Taylor – guitars, backing vocals, musical director (2005–13)
• Greg Garbowsky – bass, percussion, backing vocals (2005–13)
• Ryan Liestman – keyboards, guitar, backing vocals, banjo (2008–13)
• Demian Arriaga – percussion (2010/19–21)
• Paris Carney-Garbowsky – backing vocals, percussion, guitar (2010–13)
• Megan Mullins – violin, backing vocals (2010–13)
• Marcus Kincy – keyboards (2012–13)
• Matt Hines/Tarron Clayton – bass guitar (2019)
• Tom "Liminal" Crouch – lead and rhythm guitars (2019–24)

Discography

• It's About Time (2006)
• Jonas Brothers (2007)
• A Little Bit Longer (2008)
• Lines, Vines and Trying Times (2009)
• Happiness Begins (2019)
• The Album (2023)
• Greetings from Your Hometown (2025)

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2008	Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert	Themselves
2009	Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience
	Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian	Cherubs	Voice and facial likeness
2019	Chasing Happiness	Themselves	Documentary film
2020	Happiness Continues: A Jonas Brothers Concert Film		Documentary and concert film
2025	A Very Jonas Christmas Movie		Disney+ comedy feature

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	class="unsortable"
2007	'Hannah Montana'	Themselves	Episode: Me and Mr. Jonas...
2008–10	'Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream'	Themselves
2008	'Camp Rock'	Shane/Nate/Jason Gray	Television film
	'Disney Channel Games'	Contestants / Themselves	Five episodes
	'Jonas Brothers: Live in London'	Themselves	Documentary featurette
	'Band in a Bus'	Themselves	Documentary featurette
	'Live & Mobile'	Themselves	Documentary featurette
2009	'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'		Episode: The Akers Family
	'Atrévete a soñar'
	'MuchMusic Video Awards' & 'Teen Choice Awards'
	'Jonas'	Joe/Nick/Kevin Lucas
2010	'Camp Rock II: The Final Jam'	Shane/Nate/Jason Gray
2011	'Jonas Brothers: The Journey'	Themselves
2012–13	'Married to Jonas'	'Themselves'
2019	'Songland' & 'Brad Paisley Thinks He's Special'
	2020	'The Voice' & 'Dash & Lily'
2021	'Olympic Dreams Featuring Jonas Brothers' & 'Jonas Brothers Family Roast'

Web appearances

Year	Title	Role	Details	Reference
2009	KSM: Read Between the Lines	Themselves	Episode titled: Hangin' with the Jonas Brothers

Published works

• Burning Up: On Tour with the Jonas Brothers (2008)
• Blood: A Memoir by the Jonas Brothers (2020)

Tours

As headliners

• American Club Tour (2006)
• Marvelous Party Tour (2007)
• When You Look Me in the Eyes Tour (2008)
• Burning Up Tour (2008–09)
• World Tour (2009)
• Live in Concert (2010)
• World Tour (2012–13)
• Live Tour (2013)
• Happiness Begins Tour (2019–20)
• Remember This Tour (2021–22)
• Five Albums. One Night. The World Tour (2023–24)
• Greetings from Your Hometown Tour (2025)

Residency performances

• Live in Vegas Residency (2022)
• Broadway Residency (2023)

Promotional tours

• Fall Promo Tour (2005)
• X Marks the Unlock Digital Tour (2020)

Supporting act for other artists

• Cheetah-licious Christmas Tour (The Cheetah Girls) (2005)
• Never Gone Tour (Backstreet Boys) (2006)
• US Tour (The Veronicas) (2006)
• Right Where You Want Me Tour (Jesse McCartney) (2007)
• Best of Both Worlds (Miley Cyrus) (2007–08)
• Best Damn World Tour (Avril Lavigne) (2008)