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Jonas Brothers Life-Size Fathead Wall Graphic

-Porsche Simpson

If you want to hear a swarm of cheers and screams, mention these three words to any young girl anywhere in the world: The Jonas Brothers.  As their name suggests, the musical trio is made up of three brothers – all heartthrobs -  ranging from ages 19-22 years old.  Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas have created such an extraordinary musical discography and footprint in the entertainment scene in such a short time that they’ve been compared to The Beatles for today’s younger generation.  The Grammy for Best New Artist surely belongs on their shelf….

The American Music Award-winning group started making history in early 2005, when they were signed by Columbia Records. Before they became a household name, the Jonas Brothers were performing in sold out arenas, opening for well known artists such as Kelly Clarkson, The Backstreet Boys and Jesse McCartney. Little did these boys know that success hadn’t even hit them yet…but it was right around the corner.

They say the greater the effort, the sweeter the taste of success.  After getting dropped by Columbia in early 2007, the Jonas Brothers were working extra hard to bear out the old adage.  The brothers continued writing songs and making music that would soon make girls swoon. Their REAL big break came in February 2007 when Hollywood Records approached the brothers with a music deal that would change their lives forever.  The Jonas Brothers happily signed on the dotted line and released their self-titled album, Jonas Brothers, that August.

Within a single week, their album reached number five on the Billboard Hot 200 chart.  But that was just the beginning for the band destined to become one of the most powerful brands in music. As their fan-base seemed to  increase exponentially, their phone rang off the hook with endless opportunities. The Jonas Brothers appeared on several television shows, such as Teen Choice Awards, and even performed their hit song “S.O.S” at the American Music Awards. They went from an opening act in arenas to being headliners for their very own concert tour: the Look Me in the Eyes Tour; which kicked off January 31st, 2008.

The third album was the charm – as if they needed another!  In August 2008, their third studio album, A Little Bit Longer, was released and made online history. The Jonas Brothers became the first group to ever sell more than 100,000 digital downloads for three consecutive singles: “Burnin Up,” “Pushin’ Me Away,” and “Tonight,” all charted to #1 on the iTunes “Top Songs” chart.

In American pop culture, an entertainer’s icon status is solidified once they’ve made it on Rolling Stone’s radar.   In January 2008, the award-winning group achieved a feature the magazine.  That same year, they also  performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Ellen Degeneres Show.

After starring in the hit Disney film “Camp Rock” as well as sold-out concerts, posting numerous #1 singles and having millions of fan around the globe, what’s next for the uber-popular Jonas Brothers?  Their fans are crossing their fingers that the band wins their very first Grammy this year!  They were nominated for the Best New Artist award for the 51st Grammy Awards, which is slated for air in February 2009.  Although they’ve become a household name, the superstar trio is nervous when they contemplate this year’s award show; “I fear that day,” Kevin Jonas said in an interview with Radio Disney last Tuesday. “You should have seen how nervous we were, just going to the announcement ceremony.” Younger brother and band mate, Nick Jonas, said, “Sure, being nominated is great, but winning would be even better. And if we do win? Wow, that would be amazing.”

Of course, since The Jonas Brothers were also honored by having their likenesses immortalized by Fathead wall graphics – giving millions of girls  around the world the chance to have life-size representations of the three brothers in their bedrooms – we think the Grammy would just be icing on the cake.  Still, we’ve got our fingers crossed for ‘em!