The Jonas Brothers are an American pop rock band formed in 2005 by brothers Kevin Jonas (born 1987, Teaneck, New Jersey), Joe Jonas (born 1989, Casa Grande, Arizona), and Nick Jonas (born 1992, Dallas, Texas), raised in Wyckoff, New Jersey. They signed with Columbia Records after performing 'Please Be Mine,' releasing their debut album It's About Time in 2006, which underperformed leading to their drop. Hollywood Records signed them in 2007, launching their breakthrough with the self-titled Jonas Brothers album, followed by A Little Bit Longer (2008) and Lines, Vines and Trying Times (2009). The band gained prominence through Disney Channel appearances, including a Hannah Montana episode and their film Camp Rock. They received a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 2008 and won Breakthrough Artist at the American Music Awards that year, selling over eight million albums worldwide by 2009. After splitting in 2013 for solo pursuits, Nick as a solo artist and actor, Joe with DNCE. They reunited in 2019, releasing Happiness Begins and The Album (2023). Known for high-energy live performances, they toured with acts like Kelly Clarkson and appeared at events such as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.