Josh Groban is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 6, two days before the release of his new Reprise album Cinematic, a collection of film songs, and his performance that same night at the Grammy Hall of Fame Gala, where his record company, Warner Records, is being honored.
Groban will receive the 2,843rd star on the Walk of Fame on May 6 at 11:30 a.m. PT at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of Amoeba Records. The event will be streamed live at www.walkoffame.com. Groban will receive his star in the category of recording.
Three longtime Groban friends and associates are set to speak at his star ceremony: David Foster, who mentored Groban early on and produced several of his hit albums; Josh Gad, whose friendship with Groban dates to the time they were both classmates in the musical theater program at Carnegie Mellon University; and Ben Schwartz, with whom Groban worked in the 2013 comedy film Coffee Town. Foster received a star, also in the category of recording, in 2013.
Ellen K, iHeart Media personality, will emcee the event. She received a star in the category of radio in 2012.
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome singer Josh Groban to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer, said in a statement. “Josh has this incredible way of connecting with people through his music. It’s been amazing to watch his journey over the years.”
Groban, 45, has had three No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200: Closer (2004), Noel (2007) and All That Echoes (2017). He has received five Grammy nominations, including three for best traditional pop vocal album. His new album Cinematic, produced by Greg Wells, may put him back in contention in that category. The 10-track collection includes songs from such films as The Godfather, Casablanca, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Stand by Me.
Groban has also received two Tony nominations for best actor in a musical (for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 and the 2023 revival of Sweeney Todd) and two Primetime Emmy nods (for co-hosting the 2018 Tony Awards with Sara Bareilles and co-writing a song for the show).
Foster and Teddy Swims will perform at the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala in tribute to Warner Records, which is this year’s recipient of the Visionary of Music Award. The Gala, presented jointly by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum, will be held on Friday, May 8 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Groban recently completed his GEMS World Tour. In June, he will head back out on the road for a North American tour with special guest Jennifer Hudson. In the fall he will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for Josh Groban: GEMS – The Las Vegas Residency.
Groban remains an active arts education philanthropist and advocate. His Find Your Light Foundation seeks to enrich the lives of young students through arts, education, and cultural awareness.
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