Profession: Singer-Songwriter
Biography: Jason Mraz is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for his hit singles like "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)" (2002) and "I'm Yours" (2008).
Mraz began his career performing in San Diego's coffee houses and self-published albums in the late 1990s. Moving to California helped him build a local following and self-release his live acoustic album Live at Java Joe's (2001) His career kicked off with the release of his debut album Waiting for My Rocket to Come (2002), which featured the hit single "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)".
His second album, Mr. A-Z (2005), garnered critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination. Mraz experienced widespread commercial success with his third album, We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. (2008). The album included the hit single "I'm Yours," which was certified Diamond and earned him two Grammy Awards.
Mraz's fourth album, Love Is a Four Letter Word (2012), continued his success, with the lead single "I Won't Give Up" becoming another popular hit. His subsequent albums, Yes! (2014) and Know. (2018) saw him expanding his musical collaborations and as well as acting on Broadway in the musical Waitress (2017-2018).
Most recently, Mraz has released Look for the Good (2020) and Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride (2023), and signed a new three-album deal with BMG.
Mraz's personal life includes a health-conscious, mostly raw vegan lifestyle, and own an avocado farm in California. He has been married twice, with his most recent marriage ending in divorce in 2023.
His philanthropic work is expansive, rooted in his Jason Mraz Foundation, and addresses environmental, human rights, and LGBT causes. He also endorsed Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic Presidential primaries.
Born: June 23, 1977
Birthplace: Mechanicsville, Virginia, USA
Age: 47 years old
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
Career Highlights
- 2008-05-13 Jason Mraz releases his third studio album, "We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things."
- 2009-10-04 Farm Aid 22 held in Maryland Heights, Missouri; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Jason Mraz, and Wilco
- 2010-02-13 Jason Mraz wins two Grammy Awards for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance ("Make It Mine") and Best Pop Collaboration ("Lucky" with Colbie Caillat)
- 2010-10-02 Farm Aid 23 held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Jeff Tweedy, Kenny Chesney, Jason Mraz, Norah Jones, Amos Lee, The BoDeans, and Jamey Johnson
- 2011-08-13 Farm Aid (25th Anniversary) held in Kansas City, Kansas; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Jason Mraz, Jamey Johnson, Jakob Dylan, and Billy Joe Shaver
- 2012-02-28 Jason Mraz releases the live EP, "Live Is A Four Letter Word"
- 2012-04-13 Jason Mraz's fourth studio album, "Love Is a Four Letter Word", is released
- 2012-10-13 "I Won't Give Up," a single by Jason Mraz, is certified 4x multi-platinum
- 2014-07-15 Jason Mraz releases his fifth studio album, "Yes!"
- 2017-11-03 Jason Mraz makes his Broadway debut in the musical "Waitress"
- 2018-08-07 Jason Mraz partners with Fathom Events for the release of "Jason Mraz - Have It All The Movie"
- 2018-08-10 Jason Mraz's sixth studio album, "Know." is released
- 2019-10-24 Jason Mraz endorses Bernie Sanders for president in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries
- 2020-06-19 Jason Mraz announces he will donate all profits from his album "Look for the Good" to Black Lives Matter and other organizations
- 2023-02-15 Jason Mraz releases the single "I Feel Like Dancing" from his upcoming album "Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride"
- 2023-06-23 Jason Mraz releases his album "Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride" on his 46th birthday
Personal Life
- 2015-10-25 American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz (38) weds girlfriend Christina Carano at Pole Green Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia
- 2023-06-22 Jason Mraz announces that he and Christina Carano have divorced
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