Norah Jones Is Playing Along Josh Groban
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Apr 7, 2026 
Josh Groban, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and actor with a warm baritone, reflects on his late-blooming voice and lifelong love of musical theater. They swap harmonies, improvise an Everly Brothers classic, and revisit theater staples like 'All I Ask of You.' Conversations touch on arts advocacy, stage nerves, piano as refuge, and reimagined performances.
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How A Fan Gift Sparked Find Your Light
- Josh Groban started his foundation after fans gifted $25,000 at a concert and he realized he wanted a focused mission rather than an umbrella name.
- He renamed it Find Your Light to prioritize arts education and avoid making it about his personal brand.
Give Reluctant Students A Required Solo
- A teacher pulled Josh Groban into the spotlight with a mandatory solo assignment that forced him to try singing publicly.
- The supportive teacher judged he wouldn't fail, turned the solo into a growth test, and changed Josh's trajectory.
Scat Solo That Changed High School Life
- Josh improvised a scat solo in high school with Jason Schwartzman on drums and got a standing ovation that shifted peer perceptions.
- Bullies later praised him, saying 'Keep doing your thing,' which boosted his confidence.