Josh Groban

[Libby]

Well, he's been in musical theater. Plus he got his big break on the Ally McBeal show, singing You're Still You (to the tune of Malena!). Not to mention appearing twice on Glee. Oh yeah, and Chess. I wouldn't think he'd pursue acting over music, but I think he will a lot more. He's also filled in for Regis Philbin on Live with Regis & Kelly 3 times this year, including yesterday, and he's really good at it. He's very funny, and it seems he's been very popular as a guest co-host. I think he's good enough to have his own show. On which he should invite Hayley on to perform, of course!

[Libby]

Josh Groban performed in Seattle last night! It was great! I think it was the best Josh concert I've been to, out of the 3. The first one I went to, I was quite far away, and last time, even though I was in the front row, I couldn't see a thing towards the end because a huge crowd of fans were allowed to congregate around the stage.
This time I was in the 10th row, but in the center, and I could see everything very well. Vocally he performed each song better than I've ever heard him do live before. As some members here have mentioned, he's not always as good singing live. But he was absolutely amazing here! No mistakes that I ever heard! In between songs, nearly every word coming out of his mouth was hilarious. He's the funniest guy ever!! He really should have his own show, he's that good. It would be enormously popular. I don't think he'd have time for that, though. But, as Steve said, he has recently appeared on the romantic comedy, "Crazy Stupid Love", and he says his audition was totally improvised!
Oh, and now he's going to have a role on the The Office! Like, he'll actually be on for the season, not just one episode! I don't watch the show, but I'm still excited for him. He's a funny guy on his own, so he should be well-suited for this role. I'm sure he'll get new fans because of it. It will help if he sings a little on the show, though. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

[martindn]

I guess you'll be watching The Office now though Libby!

Martin D

[Libby]

I'm not so sure. I generally detest comedies like that. Maybe if somebody posts clips of his parts on the show, but I don't think I'd go out of my way to watch it. I didn't watch Glee when he was on. And I'm not keen on Crazy Stupid Love, especially since he only has a tiny part in it. I hate most "romantic" comedies. I don't like coarse humor, Josh or no Josh.

[comet]

Just a little information for Libby and any other Grobanites.

RTE Lyric FM have been playing a number of Josh Groban tracks over the last couple of months.

If you really want to know what tracks were played you can trawl through these pages of Music Played

[Libby]

I got retweeted/replied to by Josh Groban!! This was actually about a month ago.

So here's what he posted first (which I replied to):

Of all the versions of YRMU to hit the airwaves as of late, I think this is my favorite. Well done, ladies. bit.ly/JaDwY0

(ladies playing You Raise Me Up using alp horns. It sounded ridiculous. LOL)

And here's what I said, along with his response to it:

josh grobanþ@joshgroban

I literally just slapped my head so hard I'm bleeding. RT @libbywa You would favor that one. I much prefer the version by @celtic_Woman !

I'm still not quite sure exactly what made him slap his head! LOL I certainly wasn't expecting a reply! I said Celtic Woman, I think, because Hayley is in it, and I guess I wanted to call attention to anything involving Hayley, you know, to remind him of her, and maybe make him remember to duet with her! LOL

[Libby]

Martin, here's Josh with his dog, Sweeney, in the studio:



Sweeney is a Soft-coated Wheaton terrier. If I find more pictures, I'll post them here.

In other news, Josh is coming out with a new album, All that Echoes, on Feb. 5th!

[martindn]

Well, dog lovers are good people in my experience. I know, i married one!

Martin D

[Jenny A]

I'm super excited about that new album!!!!


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Also, Dogs are the best ♥

[Libby]

So, here's the press announcement and the album cover:

Official 'All That Echoes' Press Announcement

MULTI-PLATINUM GLOBAL SUPERSTAR JOSH GROBAN TO RELEASE SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM, ALL THAT ECHOES, ON FEBRUARY 5TH, 2013, ON REPRISE RECORDS

ALL THAT ECHOES IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER THROUGH AMAZON BEGINNING NOVEMBER 20TH AND ITUNES THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 27TH

November 19th, 2012 — Burbank, CA — Internationally renowned, multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban has announced that he will release his eagerly anticipated sixth studio album, entitled All That Echoes, on February 5th, 2013, on Reprise Records. All That Echoes was produced by Warner Bros. Records Chairman Rob Cavallo, who has also worked with Green Day, Dave Matthews Band, and many others. Other producers include Walter Afanasieff (Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson) and Lester Mendez (Shakira, Nelly Furtado).

All That Echoes will be available for pre-order via Amazon beginning November 20th and iTunes the week of November 27th. A direct-to-fan version, containing bonus material, will also be available exclusively via Groban’s website, joshgroban.com. More details about this special edition will made public in the coming weeks.

“From beginning to end, this project has blossomed with absolute joy and inspiration,” Groban says. “Together with Rob Cavallo and all the incredible collaborators, we set out to create songs that could bridge the old and the new, the light and the dark of life and love ... all that echoes in our souls. This album makes me feel good, and I hope others feel the same way.”

“Josh is a consummate musician,” Cavallo says. “He is a true talent, an unbelievable singer, and a friend who has totally inspired me. We both took risks we wouldn’t have taken without one another, and, as a result, the music flies higher than I ever thought possible. I love this album and am extremely proud of it. It’s a sonic adventure that reaches deep into the soul and I can’t wait to share it with the world.”

Groban first broke through in 2001 with his self-titled double-platinum debut album, followed by 2003’s multi-platinum Closer, featuring the smash hit "You Raise Me Up," and 2006’s double-platinum Awake. In 2007, the Grammy-nominated star became the best-selling recording artist of the year thanks to sales of Awake and his blockbuster Grammy-nominated Christmas album, Noel — the best-selling album of 2007. Groban ranks as Billboard’s 14th top-selling artist of the 2000s with more than 20 million units sold in the U.S. alone and 25 sold million worldwide. He is the only artist who has had two albums appear on the Top 20 Best-Selling Albums list of the past decade, according to Billboard. Over the last two years, Groban has completed a sold-out world tour in support of his fifth album, the platinum-selling Illuminations, appeared in the feature film Crazy, Stupid, Love, as well as on NBC’s The Office, and launched the Find Your Light Foundation, which is dedicated to enriching the lives of young people through quality arts education.

[Libby]

And another studio shot of Josh and Sweeney; note the caption below:



My vocal coach is hairy and ruthless.

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And one more:



I like to spoil my incredible studio musicians with a bear skin rug.

[Richard]

Aha!

I know Josh Groban is a tweeter, so his dog must be a woofer!

Richard

[comet]

soft dog hair, the perfect material for blocking the intake fans on computers and sound equipment

[susieverity]

so excited about this new album- I love Josh and his voice- not out for ages though!

[Sing]

I really can't wait for this album- I love his voice pity we have to wait to February next year :/