Who is Josh Groban

A quote from The Grobanites site:

He's charming on stage, stand three feet in front of him and watch that smile, and feel that warmth pouring out of him, and know that this little cutie is responsible for all the hours and hours that you've spent loving those gorgeous songs he sings with that larger-than-life voice, and it's enough to melt you into a puddle of goo.
I walked from the theater that night having gone from a casual fan to someone that knew I had to see him over and over and over and that you just can't get enough Josh!

You can get your own Magnetic Josh by Donating to the Grobanites for Charity. Follow this link for more information.

Source: Jules. What is a Grobanite? Josh Groban 101.

His appeal cuts across generations, carrying him along on a wave of excitement by fans who range in age from 8 to 80, or so they say.

Josh Groban is the boy-next-door with the BIG voice that one reviewer described as the "vocal equivalent of a super model's bone structure."

Jules. Who is He? Josh Groban 101. 2005.

When I first wrote that the Noel Album was destined to become a holiday classic, I didn't realize it was going to happen quite so soon.

• This last week in 2007 Noel has been #1 on the charts for five weeks--more weeks than any holiday album before it.


• Noel has besting Elvis' Christmas Album, which topped the charts for four non-consecutive weeks in the 50's.


• The album is also the best-selling record of 2007.

Congratulations on the success of Noel.

Josh's new album "Noel" is available for the holiday season.

The song list includes:

1. Silent Night
2. Little Drummer Boy - (with Andy McKee)
3. Thankful
4. I'll Be Home For Christmas
5. Ave Maria
6. Angels We Have Heard On High - (with Brian McKnight)
7. Christmas Song, The
8. What Child Is This
9. First Noel, The - (with Faith Hill)
10. Petit Papa Noel
11. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
12. O Come All Ye Faithful - (with Mormon Tabernacle Choir)

After listening to this album, I am realizing that many are going to become favorites, for different reasons.

The first Noel the angel did say...

Give the gift of Noel this holiday season with a special combination from the Josh Groban website.

You can order Josh Groban's new Noel CD with a custom beautiful holiday photo ornament of Josh Groban through the Josh Groban Website.

Josh Groban is a 26-year-old baritone who is changing the face of the music world. With a classical voice combined with the young energy and appeal of a rock star, Josh Groban offers a refreshing alternative to the standard Top 40 fare. Crossing the boundaries that define radio's musical genres--pop, classical, rock--his music combines elements of romantic classical pieces with the beats and the synthesized sounds of world music.

Davis R. Who is this Josh Groban Guy?" That Josh Groban Guy.

Groban happens to be an accomplished performer blessed with just as much of a penchant for the classical repertoire as for pop music.
That - and a supremely rich voice that enables him to move easily between the genres even as he blurs their boundaries - is what distinguishes Groban.

Brian Mccoy

Source:
Mccoy B. Josh Groban earns adoration in Stockton Arena concert. August 25, 2007. Recordnet.com

The following definition comes from the "That Josh Groban Guy" site:

The Grobanites are a group of Josh Groban's most loyal and devoted, die-hard fans, helping to promote Josh's career by contacting radio stations and TV programs and generally "spreading the Josh" throughout our communities.

Rene' Davis describes Grobanites as "an energetic, enthusiastic, fun and very diverse group ranging in age from kids to seniors, male and female, from all over the world."

Several things that distinguish Grobanites from fans:

1. A "fan" sees Josh as a great singer, a Grobanite sees him as a great person who happens to have an amazing voice and a gift for creating beautiful music.
2. A Grobanite is devoted to supporting Josh by spreading the word however they can.
3. A Grobanite is a Josh fan for life!

Another Definition of Grobanites
Grobanites are dedicated fans of Josh Groban and his music; in fact, the word "dedicated: hardly describes them accurately. "Adoring" probably comes closer to portraying this group of ladies, who have accomplished some pretty impressive acts (e.g. Grobanites for Charity).

Sources:
Davis R. What is a "Grobanite," and who are these people? That Josh Groban Guy. http://www.thatjoshgrobanguy.com/grobies.html
Clark K. You Might be a Grobanite if... Nov 11, 2006. Josh Groban Forum.

I wonder if Grobania is kind of like Never Never Land, a place that is not on any chart, but one that you must find it in your heart...

According to the Urban dictionary,

Grobania is the place where Grobanites come from, or where they hang out.

Source:
Urban Dictionary. Grobania. 2004. At: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Grobania

Photo Source: Zumberto. World Map 5. Royalty Free Use.

Grobanites for Charities (GFC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which is run by a very dedicated group of volunteers. These volunteers have banded together with thousands of Josh Groban fans all over the world to support a variety of charitable causes.

Their main focus is to raise money for The Josh Groban Foundation, which supports children in need around the world through contributions to the arts, education and healthcare.

Since 2004 Josh Groban fans have already raised over $500,000 for his Foundation through on-line auctions, donations and fundraisers at fan gatherings. Few performers have such a dedicated fan base working to raise funds to do good.

A special thanks to Shou-ping Yu for once again allowing the use of her amazing photographs of Josh Groban.

Ping has an amazing gift for capturing the true spirit of Josh the artist, Josh the person and Josh the singer.

... you will be making a donation to The Josh Groban Foundation (Grobanites for Charity), benefiting children in need all over the world through contributions to the arts, education and healthcare.

Doesn't it feel good to help out Josh's Foundation?

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