Profile
Famous as :
SingerBirth Name :
Jason Thomas MrazBirth Date :
June 23, 1977Birth Place :
Mechanicsville, Virginia, USASpouse :
Sheridan Edley Mraz (2001-divorced)Claim to fame :
Single "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)" (2003)
List of 36th People's Choice Awards Nominees in Music
November 11, 2009 10:11:49Already leading the nominations pack of 2009 American Music Awards with six nods, Taylor Swift continues her domination in the nominees list of the 36th Annual People's Choice Awards. This time around, the country music singer grabs three kudos in music field.
Taylor is up against her seniors Beyonce Knowles, Britney Spears, Carrie Underwood and Pink in Favorite Female Artist. Furthermore, she goes head-to-head with Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts and once again faces off Carrie in Favorite Country Artist.
Jason Mraz Releases 'Make It Mine' Music Video
July 11, 2009 11:07:34Jason Mraz debuts "Make It Mine" music video which shows several famous places in Munich and Amsterdam. In this video, he is seen doing fun stuffs like surfing on Eisbach, bicycling around the city and performing at Melkweg club.
A self-written song, "Make It Mine" comes from "We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things", Jason Mraz's third studio effort which has been made available for purchase since August 2008. One month after the album arrived in stores, this track was featured in ABC's TV series "Brothers & Sisters".
2009 Teen Choice Awards Nominees List in Music
June 16, 2009 10:06:10Music nominations for the 11th Annual Teen Choice Awards have been announced by FOX, and it is revealed that Lady GaGa leads the list. The dance queen receives five nods out of seventen categories in music.
GaGa gets nominations in such fields as Best Single for her smash hit "Poker Face", Best Hook Up for her collaboration with Colby O'Donis on single "Just Dance" and Best Album (Female Artist) for her debut effort "The Fame". On top of that, she is also among the contenders for Best Female Artist and Best Breakout Artist.
Video: Black Eyed Peas and More Singing in 'American Idol' Finale
May 22, 2009 10:05:30Video performances from the star-studded result show of "American Idol" finale have been found, featuring Black Eyed Peas, David Cook and many more. Black Eyed Peas shared the stage with the Top 13 girls and sang Stacy Ferguson's single "Glamorous", while David performed solo with his song "Permanent".
Other musicians rocking the May 20 result night were Jason Mraz, Keith Urban, Cyndi Lauper, Lionel Richie and Carlos Santana. Jason delivered his hit single "I'm Yours" with Anoop Desai, Alexis Grace and the rest of the Top 13, while Keith made a duet with this season's Idol winner Kris Allen, singing "Kiss the Girl".
Kris Allen Is the New 'American Idol' Winner!
May 21, 2009 09:05:15The time has come to appoint the new winner of "American Idol". Slightly less than 100 million votes were cast for both Adam Lambert and Kris Allen, and according to DialIdol.com, only a few votes separated the two that it is difficult to foresee who will be the winner.
The result show on Wednesday, May 20 was opened with Ryan Seacrest welcoming back Adam and Kris on the stage. Right after that, a video about the judges was played before the Top 13, all in white outfits, performed Pink's "So What". As previously reported, the show was to be visited by many guest performers and the first to take the stage was last season's "Idol" champion, David Cook. He sang "Permanent" that was dedicated to his late brother and can be purchased with benefits going to cancer research.
Black Eyed Peas, Jonas Brothers and More Tapped for NBC's 'Today' Concert Series
April 03, 2009 11:04:23Black Eyed Peas and Jonas Brothers are among big groups recruited to entertain concertgoers at 2009 "Toyota Concert Series on Today". will.i.am and friends will be singing on June 12, while the Jonas boys are set to perform on June 19.
Other performers include No Doubt, Jennifer Hudson, Flo Rida, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, The All-American Rejects and many more. The Gwen Stefani-fronted band will kick off the annual concert series on May 1, while the others will be making a live appearance on the following days.
Video Premiere: Jason Mraz's 'Lucky' Feat. Colbie Caillat
January 05, 2009 11:01:23Jason Mraz has debuted a music video in support of his new song "Lucky". In the newly-premiered video, he is shown dressing in a suit and strolling along the street, while her collaborator in the track, Colbie Caillat, is captured enjoying some splashes in the beach.
"Lucky" is a new song written by Jason himself teaming up with Colbie Caillat and Timothy Fagan. It is listed on his third major studio effort "We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things", a follow-up to his sophomore LP "Mr. A-Z".
Artist of the Week: Jason Mraz
December 29, 2008 11:12:24It took Jason Mraz more than five years and two studio albums before he got the major exposure he deserves. The alternative rock singer rockets his career higher with his third studio album "We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things" that boasts the easy listening single "I'm Yours". He now enjoys the attention the album brings including from fellow musician/songwriters as well as fans of his music.
Mraz first stole the scene in clubs and as the opener for Alanis Morissette's concert in 2005. His second album "Mr. A-Z" had him known in the big league by being nominated at the Grammys that year as "Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical". With his third album, Mraz also scores two nominations at the prestigious awards event. Beside contending for "Best Male Pop Vocal Performance", his single "I'm Yours" is also running for the coveted "Song of the Year".
American Idol Judge Randy Jackson's First Solo Album Coming Out March 11
January 23, 2008 11:01:15Kicked off his musical career early at his young age, it's not until now that Randy Jackson is coming out with his first solo album ever. The Grammy Award-winning rock bassist, singer, and record producer is having his first solo album coming out by March 11 later this year.
The LP, titled "Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1," is due out on his new label, Dream Merchant 21, and released through the Concord Music Group.
Four More Dates Added to Mraz's UK Tour
February 13, 2006 10:02:50To support the success of his newest album "Mr A-Z", Jason Mraz is adding four more dates to his UK tour. Having his tour spans across the UK and Ireland between February 10 and March 7, the singer has had additional dates in May later this year.
Get the full tour dates at Mraz's official site. In related news it is reported that Mraz also will have his new single titled "Geek In The Pink" released at the end of his current UK tour on March 6.
"Mr. A-Z." Is Out
July 18, 2005 10:07:15Everyone wants to be better. So does singer-songwriter Jason Mraz. In an attempt to give something better for his fans and to show all he could be and do better, Mraz will have his second album "Mr. A-Z." released July 26. Speaking about his 12-song collection, Mraz claims it representing an artist who is "more comfortable, more confident. Less precious about things."
As for the album, it consisting of potential campfire sing-along "Life Is Wonderful" to the dizzying hip-hop funk of first single "Wordplay." In the meantime, Mraz will headline a North American tour beginning September 20 and will run through the first week of December.
