Who is Josh Groban, what are his hit songs, when did he split from Kat Dennings and what’s new show The Good Cop about?
All you need to know about the Los Angeles-born artist
JOSH Groban is an American singer, songwriter, actor and record producer.
With over 25 million records sold around the world and a duet with Celine Dion, Josh has certainly enjoyed a successful career. Here's how the LA singer made his name.
Who is Josh Groban?
Josh Groban is an American singer, songwriter, actor and record producer.
He was born on February 27, 1981, in Los Angeles.
Josh attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.
He originally studied acting but moved to singing as his voice developed.
In 1998, 17-year-old Josh was introduced by his vocal coach, Seth Riggs, to Grammy-winning producer and arranger David Foster.
Josh worked for David as a rehearsal singer on a series of high-profile events, including the 1999 Grammy Awards, where he stood in for Andrea Bocelli to rehearse "The Prayer" with Céline Dion.
What are his hit songs?
Josh is probably best known for his hit You Raise Me Up, which he released in 2003.
His first four solo albums have been certified multi-platinum.
His other biggest songs include, You Are Loved, To Where You Are and Bring Him Home.
Who is Josh Groban's ex-wife?
Josh dated American actress Kat Dennings for two years between 2014 and 2016.
They mutually split in July 2016.
A source said at the time: "It was a mutual breakup. They are still friends and care about each other, but it's not the right time for them now as a couple."
Kat, who was born on 13 June 1986, is well known for her roles in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Big Momma's House 2 and Thor.
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What is Josh's new show The Good Cop about?
Josh has launched into the world of acting.
The show is about a disgraced former NYPD officer (Tony Danza) who lives with his son (Josh), an earnest, obsessively honest NYPD detective.
This “odd couple” become unofficial partners as Tony Sr. offers his overly-cautious son blunt, street-wise advice.
You can watch series one of The Good Cop on