Experiencing Music "Josh Style" -- Josh Groban Wows the Audience!

Experiencing Music "Josh Style"
Josh Groban Wows the Audience!
April 30, 2007

Happiness for Josh Fans is seeing, hearing and watching him in person! Now the world knows our secret! His recent appearance on American Idol's "Idol Gives Back" gave a sleeping world a birdseye view of Josh, his incredible voice, amazing and giving personality and a small glimpse of what it is to experience music "Josh Style"! If you want to hear eighteen or more fantastic songs by Josh, see him in person in the upcoming summer tour beginning here in the U.S. on July 17th. He is currently preparing for his International tour which begins on May 16th-June 12th. Until then, check out his albums at your favorite music source.

The Americal Idol Gives Back "You Raise Me Up" video and audio are available at iTunes and Josh's "You Raise me Up" on his Closer album is #1! The quality of the video is incredible and we can attest that you will weep as you watch this video over and over again. What an incredible gift to give to those you love and a great way to give to help others. Check out your iTunes for the latest and download these goodies. __jacy

Josh Groban Performance on Ellen with African Children's Choir

Josh Alert!

04/26/07 : Josh On Ellen

Josh will be performing "You Raise Me Up" with the African Children's Choir on The Ellen Degeneres Show tomorrow, April 27th. Check your local listings for time and station.

Josh Groban, American Idol "You Raise Me Up" Video

The American Idol Gives Back video is now available at iTunes for download. It is available in both the video and audio versions. This is a must-have-must see!

Josh Groban and the African Children's Choir "Raise Up" the Heart and Soul

Incredible WOW, that is all we can say about this wonderful performance by Josh and the African Children's Choir tonight on AI of his best-selling hit "You Raise Me Up." Amongst the smiles of Josh and the children, there were many tears shed and hearts blessed! iTunes and American Idol have those performances available for purchase/download and the net proceeds will benefit those charities represented. Give back and download the videos and music...they are wonderful as a treasure and at the same time benefit needy children and that is good for our soul!

"You Raise Me Up" from Josh's "Closer" CD is also available for single download and on his "Live at the Greek" DVD/CD.

We will have the new wallpaper for this performance online shortly.

Josh Groban Awake Tour: "We are Awake & Singing"

Awake And Singing
Updated 01:36 PDT Wed, Apr 25 2007

Pollstar

Josh Groban has announced a new set of dates for his Awake U.S. Tour 2007. Groban will start out the summer with a 14-city swing through Europe and the U.K., making stops in cities like Amsterdam, Dublin, Paris, London and Zurich.

The second leg of his North American tour kicks off July 17 at the Bi Lo Center in Greenville, S.C., and will hit 27 arenas in the U.S and Canada, including Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Wachovia Arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Milwaukee's Bradley Center, Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Seattle's Key Arena, the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Ore., and Denver's Pepsi Center.

Pre-sale tickets for Friends of Josh Groban, the singer's fan club, begin April 25, and include an exclusive VIP package available to members only. The package includes a ticket for a premium seat (located in rows 5-15 on the floor), and lots of extras.

Regular pre-sales through Groban's web site begin on April 26 in certain markets with others going on sale in the following weeks. Details are available at the site.

Josh Groban on American Idol's "AI Gives Back"

American Idol: April 24th & 25th, 8:00 p.m.

Josh will performing live on April 25th on the American Idol special "American Idol Gives Back" on the Fox Television Network. Performing with Josh will be The African Children’s Choir (see our post below). This special show is expected to be its largest viewing to date with nearly 60 million viewers.

Be sure to tune in on April 24th and 25th to American Idol and if you are able, contribute generously. Josh, The Josh Groban Foundation and his Grobanites have been busy in charitable work as well. To learn more about their work and how you can help, visit their charities here:

American Idol Announcement:

"FOX, AMERICAN IDOL and the Charity Projects Entertainment Fund (a U.S. registered charity) have partnered for this two night TV extravaganza.

Tuesday, April 24: Your vote will count more than ever. Each time you call, sponsors will make a donation to Charity Projects Entertainment Fund to help children and young people in the USA and Africa.

Wednesday, April 25: A very special results show will feature a star-studded extravaganza of celebrity artists performing at on the American Idol stage and prestigious Disney Hall. You will be able to make your own donation either by caling our toll free number or via our donation website."

Josh Groban News Flashes...News & Appearances

JOSH NEWS FLASHES!

Josh Lighting Up Vegas at Night at Bellagio's Light
Chicago Sun Times
BY MIRIAM DI NUNZIO
April 22, 2007
This one is the grand dames the Las Vegas club scene. It's among the first ultra lounge/nightclubs that appeared on the Strip and it's still one of the most chic. The sunken dance floor is centrally located; the gorgeous, deep purple curtains and big comfy couches give the club an air of intimacy; the music is hip-hop and house. It all adds up to an intoxicating night on the town. SEEN ON THE SCENE: Charles Barkley, Josh Groban, Tiger Woods, Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher

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JOSH GROBAN TO CROON AT MTS CENTRE AUG. 18
Sun, Entertainment
April 21, 2007
Adult-contempo crooner John Groban will be unleashing his dulcet tones on a local audience this summer. The pop-classical sensation will play MTS Centre on Aug. 18, according to Pollstar and Groban's website. Ticket info is TBA, but Groban's site suggests a pre-sale will begin Thursday, May 3. A protege of producer David Foster, Groban will tour in support of his CD Awake, which features Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Herbie Hancock and Imogen Heap.
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Groban hits 'Dome stage in August
Updated 2007-04-21 01:13:32 MST
By TARA MERRIN
Josh Groban is heading to Calgary.
The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter will play one show at the Saddledome Aug. 15 as part of the second leg of his North American tour, announced yesterday.
Groban, who is touring in support of his multi-lingual CD Awake, will begin his trek across the U.S. July 11 in South Carolina before making his way to Canada in mid-August.
Other Canadian dates include Winnipeg, Edmonton and Vancouver.
It is not yet known when tickets for the Canadian shows will go on sale.
The 26-year-old baritone will be making a special appearance on next week's American Idol before his European tour begins in May.
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POLLSTAR HIGH FIVES
CONCERT TOURS
1. Justin Timberlake.
2. Rod Stewart.
3. Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band.
4. Josh Groban.
5. High School Musical.
Pollstar & Associated Press
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Josh Groban Warms Up For Second Leg Of U.S. And Canada Tour
April 20, 2007 6:30 a.m. EST
Maira Oliveira
All Headline News Reporter Los Angeles, CA (AHN)
Josh Groban is feeling "Awake" and ready to launch the second leg of his tour both in the U.S. and in Canada. The soulful singer will begin his trek across the country on July 11 in South Carolina. He will then make his way to Canada in mid-August.

Groban is out on the road to promote his 2006 album "Awake," which includes 13 songs in three different languages and features the hit single "You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)." The 26-year-old can be heard singing in English, Spanish and Italian on the record. More than 1 million copies of the record have been sold since December.

According to his official website, the singer says the songs from "Awake" are a reflection of what's inside his heart and soul, adding that he hopes his fans will enjoy embarking on "this new journey" with him.

JoshGroban.com quotes him as saying, "I learned from touring that my fans are really open-minded, musical, intelligent people and I feel like they want to come on this new journey with me.

"The music still sounds like it's coming from my heart and my soul and my voice. That is always the most important thing to me. My goal on 'Awake' was to create the music and find the best people to help me create it."

Before hitting the road, Groban will make a special appearance on next week's "American Idol."

Josh Groban Performs on American Idol with The African Children's Choir

World
African Children’s Choir to Hit American Idol Stage
The African Children’s Choir will make an appearance on the American Idol “Idol Gives Back” show, which will raise funds for charities in the U.S. and Africa.
by Gretta Curtis
Posted: Friday, April 20, 2007, 12:15 (BST)

The African Children’s Choir will make an appearance on the American Idol - “Idol Gives Back” show, which will raise funds for charities in the U.S. and Africa.

The show, which airs live 25 April in the US, will feature the choir performing with Grammy-nominated American singer/songwriter, Josh Groban. The show is expected to be its largest viewing to date with nearly 60 million viewers.

On the scene for the last 22 years, the African Children’s Choir has been heard and seen across the world. ...more...

Josh Groban "Awake Tour" U.S. Second Leg Announced Sales

Josh Groban to launch second leg of 'Awake' tour

April 19, 2007 12:04 PM
by Kym Kilgore
LiveDaily Contributor

Josh Groban, who is touring the world in support of his third album, "Awake," has added a second North American leg to the jaunt.

Following a European trek from May to June, the pop/classical singer will crisscross the US and Canada once again, beginning July 17 in Greenville, SC, and stretching through August. World music songstress Angelique Kidjo will again fill the support slot. Details are listed below.

Groban wrote and produced several songs on "Awake," which hit stores in November. The multiplatinum-selling singer collaborated with several artists on the album, including Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Dave Matthews, Glen Ballard, Eric Mouquet, John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting), Marius DeVries, David Foster, Imogen Heap and Herbie Hancock.

The 13 tracks on the record, a few of which are streaming at Groban's MySpace page, are sung in Italian, Spanish and English. A 16-track version of the set is also available as an internet-only limited edition at Groban's website. That version includes a DVD with footage from the making of the album. ...more...

For more cities and ticket information, see Josh Groban.com
More updates coming on this...

Josh Groban Video Alert!

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring! "captured in music and design is absolutely awesome! This is what we are hearing about the new "Jesu" video. It is a must see! We are hoping that this beautiful song will be included in Josh's Christmas Album along with our other favorites, "Believe" "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and "O Holy Night." Stop over at YouTube to see the new video!

Josh Groban No. 1 on Billboard Classical Crossover Chart

The past week's new arrival on the Billboard classical crossover chart, landing ... Josh Groban's Awake remains at no. 1, followed by Il Divo's Siempre; Il Divo's self-titled debut album slipped from third to fourth, displaced by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's Broadway album, Showtime.

Josh Groban News: Music Wallpapers and Videos

Well, lookee here what we have!

You asked for it and we finally had a "rest" from "tour" stuff so we accomplished some of our "Josh" projects while we have a break. This will make a few happy fans for sure. What exactly is it? A screenshot from our brand-spankin new Josh Groban Music Wallpapers at our Classy Wallpaper site. Not only that, we have updates to our current videos at ClassyPraise and on YouTube! We hope our visitors enjoy the ease of downloading the wallpapers so stop over and have a "Josh" break and see the videos we have online at ClassyPraise and at YouTube!

Josh Groban Awake Tribute - We Will Remember

Josh Groban "Awake" Tribute -- "We Will Remember"

There is nothing quite like seeing and hearing Josh in person and there are just not enough words to describe how fantastic it is but just ask any of his fans and they would be more than happy to tell you all of the delights of listening, seeing and being a "Friend" of Josh Groban. If you have not seen him in person, you really must!

We are glad Josh will have a month's break from touring before he begins the International Tour and the second leg of the U.S. tour. In tribute of the "Awake" tour, we put together a video of our Josh "Awake" designs and it is up on YouTube for your viewing. We think it's pretty special and of course, "The Voice" is what it is all about! Go see it and get a lovely dose of JOSH!

Hope to see you all on tour! In the meantime, we will be posting some "new" information, news, appearance and touring dates shortly so come back for a visit soon.

Josh Groban "Awake Tour": Congratulations Josh!

Thank you for a wonderful and successful first Awake Tour here in the US! We hope you have a little rest and relaxation before your International Tour begins on May 16th and the second leg of the U.S. Tour on July 17th! We look forward to seeing you on American Idol and other appearances in between!

Until then folks download the new "Awake Tour" wallpaper.

Visit Classy Music Wallpapers to download your size.

Josh Groban "Boy Next Door Charm": Review & Christmas Album

Boy-next-door charm, conviction are hallmarks of Groban's appeal
By Valerie Scher
UNION-TRIBUNE
CLASSICAL MUSIC CRITIC
April 6, 2007

"Six years ago, a little-known performer had a small role in the season finale of TV's “Ally McBeal,” singing a ballad titled “You're Still You.” Combining youthful sincerity with a strong voice, he was an immediate hit with viewers, prompting 8,000 e-mails and an invitation to return the next season.

“I still get stopped on the street by people saying, 'Are you the Ally McBeal guy?' ” said Josh Groban, now a 26-year-old pop superstar. “Being on that show was one of the important steppingstones in my career. The power of TV plucked me out of obscurity.”

With millions of fans – including Oprah Winfrey, who has had him on her show – Groban is America's answer to Andrea Bocelli, a master of love songs who has made crossover a calling.

He's a favorite on adult-contemporary radio. And though his critics dismiss much of his music as kitsch, the lanky Los Angeles native is a multiplatinum recording artist whose most recent album, “Awake,” has sold almost 2 million copies."

His first Christmas album will arrive in time for the holidays, which should please his legions of admirers, known as Grobanites.

Even so, he believes that nothing can replace a live performance."

“When you put your emotions and honesty on the line, and let audiences see that part of you, there's the potential for an amazing connection,” Groban said with the earnest conviction that is one of his hallmarks. “By the end of a concert, I feel as if I've made friends with everyone from the back of the arena to the front row.” more...

Josh Groban Is So Nice - Awake Reports & Review

Josh Groban is so nice
DON MAYHEW
McClatchy Newspapers
Times Leader Entertainment
Friday, April 6, 2007 7:04 A.M.

On ’Awake,’ Josh Groban is back with a bevy of ballads, fully intent on once again wooing female audiences of all ages.

There’s been no shortage of big moments during pop singer Josh Groban’s career the past few years. He’s sung at the Olympics, the Super Bowl and the Vatican.

But asked if one moment stands out above the others, he considers the question a moment and says, “I brought my dad to Red Rocks (the spectacular Denver amphitheater) on his birthday. That was fun. I had the audience sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to him.”

Yes, Groban loves his family. He considers doing charity work an honor. He treasures meeting Nelson Mandela. He admits to stage fright. ...more...

see also, The Fresno Bee

Josh Groban "Awake" and "February Song" New Wallpaper

We've added some new Josh Groban wallpaper to the ClassyMusicWallpapers

site. Visit to get your screen size.

Josh Groban "So She Dances" Dancing with the Stars

Josh Groban's Performance of "So She Dances" on Dancing with the Stars

Josh Groban February Song Video at iTunes

Josh Alert! For all of you iPod and iTunes users, Josh's "February Song" video is available now at iTunes and is a "Staff Favorite." It is a must-see-must-buy video and when you purchase it be sure to write a review! Here is ours:

"February Song is Stunning & Glorious
Josh Groban shows us what it really means to sing with heart, soul and a beautiful voice! Not only are his vocals extraordinary in this video but also the visuals, especially the man himself. This song will take you to another place and I caution you it can bring "tears of joy" and heart-rendering pleasure! Enjoy...there are few vocalists like Groban." __jacy

If you do not have iTunes, then watch the the video from Warner Brothers/Reprise:

And, a little more fancy stuff? Our February Song "Fireflies" here

Josh Groban "Awake Tour" Reports & Reviews

Josh Groban "Awake Tour" Recent Reviews:

Josh Groban seems so nice - what about that ringtone? - Malaysia Star
Yesterday, April 02, 2007, 9:38:50 PM

Josh Groban seems so nice - what about that ringtone?
Malaysia Star, Malaysia
There's been no shortage of big moments during pop singer Josh Groban's career the past few years. He's sung at the Olympics, the Super Bowl and the Vatican ...

Josh Groban
Variety - Josh Groban started his Saturday night concert at Staples Center by assuring his fans that "when your heart's heavy/I will lift it for you. ...

Josh Groban: In pursuit of creative eclecticism - calendarlive.com
April 02, 2007, 3:00:46 AM

Josh Groban: In pursuit of creative eclecticism
Calendarlive.com, CA - Apr 2, 2007
By Don Heckman, Special to The Times ...
Josh Groban shows signs of moving beyond the boy-toy image in a concert that has a contemporary feel.

Awake Tour: Wednesday, April 4: Save Mart Center, Fresno, Ca

Josh Groban Performing on Dancing with the Stars

Josh will be performing on tonight's "Dancing with the Stars":

Ciara, Josh Groban and Survivor Perform

"Episode 403A" The second couple will be dismissed on "Dancing with the Stars the Results Show," TUESDAY, APRIL 3 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Grammy-winning recording artist Ciara takes to the stage to perform her hit, "Like a Boy." Music sensation Josh Groban will then sing "So She Dances," as Tony Dovolani and Julianne Hough perform. In addition, the rock band Survivor will perform the classic "Eye of the Tiger" as the professionals do a group Paso Doble.

Josh Groban and the Wow Factor - Reports & Reviews

Josh Groban and the Wow Factor
"JACY"
JustJoshGroban News Blog
April 1, 2007

After attending a Josh Groban concert, this is what we hear from the fans:

"Wow, wow, and wow"
"Wow when he appears on stage"
"Wow when he sings"
"Wow when he smiles"
"Wow when he interacts with the audience"
"Not only does Josh have the vocals but also the "Wow Factor"

and

"Wow to the curls...
...the boots....
...the jackets...
...the man himself..."he's fantastic"

and

"he can sing in a foreign tongue and you understand it even though you cannot speak the language"
"he can play a 'mean set of drums'"
"he is a natural with that "beast of a piano" in front of him
and on the keyboards "wow and double wow"!

In the opinion of "Josh fans" does he have the "wow factor"?
You bet, 110 percent and counting!

Get wowed yourself and see Josh on tour and you can add to the list of "wow's we have already accumulated! Until then, see Josh on Monday, April 2 on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Now we we can just get him to "wow" us with a dance... Any chance Josh?