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Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas are world-famous songwriters, musicians and performers. The Jonas Brothers received their first Grammy nomination in 2010 for Best New Artist and have won multiple awards world-wide, including an American Music Award, as well as multiple Kids’ Choice and Teen Choice awards. They have sold a combined 8.1 million albums internationally and have gained a total of 36 gold and platinum album certifications.

The three brothers are originally from Wycoff, New Jersey and sons of musical parents, they spent a lot of time singing together around the family piano. Each brother plays guitar, keyboard and/or drums and they made their start as a band by putting on concerts in their family basement as kids. "We kind of always grew up into music and making music with my dad," Joe Jonas told the Houston Chronicle in 2008. "He was part of record labels and things like that. My mom's an amazing singer. We kind of grew into it.”

In the 90s, their parents encouraged their musical ambition and they started getting paying gigs. The three oldest boys performed in a series of commercials for Burger King, Clorox and Lego, and Nick performed in Broadway musicals like “Les Miserables” and “Beauty and the Beast.”

In 2005, the Jonas Brothers signed their first record label deal and in 2007, the trio made their Hollywood debut. Their premiere single, “S.O.S.,” quickly hit #1 on iTunes, and their CD shot to #5. The Jonas Brothers are also popular for their starring roles in the Disney Channel original movie, “Camp Rock,” as well as their own Disney Channel comedy series, titled “JONAS.” Their popularity soared in 2008 with the release of their chart-topping multi-platinum CD, “A Little Bit Longer,” and a sold-out world tour, “Burning Up”.

The Jonas brothers are very health conscious and make it a priority to stay active and fit. Joe Jonas has been called an ‘exercise addict’ by some celebrity magazines. He likes to go running and lift weights to stay in shape, and works out before every show so he can get pumped up for the performance.

“Kids can have a tough time growing up, overcoming obstacles in their lives and achieving their full potential, especially when their health is holding them back,” - Nick

The Jonas Brothers actively support many children’s charities including their own, Change For the Children Foundation. “We started The Change for the Children Foundation to support programs that motivate and inspire children to face adversity with confidence, determination and a will to succeed. And we think the best people to help children are their peers -- kids helping other kids who are a little less fortunate.”

Specifically, Nick Jonas supports diabetes awareness, as he has been living with diabetes since 2005. In fact, his struggle with diabetes was the inspiration for their hit song, “A Little Bit Longer”.

”The fact that I’m able to have somewhat of a spotlight to share my story, I just feel blessed. I carry a supply of guitar picks in my pocket, and whenever I meet another “diabetic buddy” as I call them, I give them a pick, a cool little thing." - Nick

Joe Jonas’ charity of choice is the Special Olympics and believes that all people should have equal opportunities. “Organizations like The Special Olympics help support people with intellectual disabilities develop self-confidence, social skills and a sense of personal accomplishment. In life, we all need a level playing field.” - Joe

Kevin Jonas supports volunteerism and is partnered with DoSomething.org, an organization that believes you have the power to make a difference. “I believe in the power of change--no matter how big or small. One person can make a difference by donating a little time and effort. It is our aim to inspire, support and celebrate a generation of doers: people who see the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action.” - Kevin

These are just a few of the child-centered charitable causes the Jonas Brothers have supported through their foundation: American Diabetes Association, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Children’s Miracle Network, City of Hope (prevention and cure of cancer), Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Nothing But Nets (to prevent malaria), Shriners Hospitals for Children and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, to name a few.