Few artists move between concert stages, Broadway, and television as naturally as Josh Groban — yet the questions fans type into search engines are far more personal. They want to know whether he’s married, who he’s dating, and whether he really is touring arenas with Jennifer Hudson in 2026 (Ticketmaster, the primary ticketing platform). This profile sorts the verifiable facts from the speculation, from his reported engagement to his net worth and the health struggles he has discussed publicly.
Net worth: ~$30 million (est.) ·
Albums sold: over 10 million worldwide ·
GRAMMY nominations: 5 (per official bio) ·
Born: February 27, 1981 ·
Years active: since 1998
Quick snapshot
- Tony, Emmy, and five-time GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist, per his official bio (Josh Groban Official Website, the artist’s own bio)
- 2026 North American arena tour with Jennifer Hudson (Ticketmaster, the primary ticketing platform)
- Engaged to Natalie McQueen since April 2026, per Wikipedia (Wikipedia, the community-edited encyclopedia)
- Engagement — reported by Wikipedia, not confirmed by Groban or McQueen (Wikipedia, the community-edited encyclopedia)
- Depression record is interview-based; official channels publish no primary statement (Josh Groban Official Website, the artist’s own bio)
- Arena itinerary — tour press cites 16 dates; official listings give a wider window (Melodic Magazine, a music publication)
- June 2, 2026 — Canadian opener at Place Bell, Laval (Josh Groban Tour 2026, the official tour site)
- August 28, 2026 — full-symphony show at Blossom Music Center (Cleveland.com, the regional entertainment desk)
- October 2, 2026 — Las Vegas date at Caesars Palace (Live Nation, the tour promoter)
- Stage, Screen, and Symphony Tour: August–September 2026 (Ticketmaster, the primary ticketing platform)
- Concert databases also log a Caesars Palace show in October 2026 (Setlist.fm, a concert database)
Seven facts, one pattern: a career that refuses to stay in a single lane.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Josh Groban |
| Date of birth | February 27, 1981 (BroadwayWorld, a theater-industry database) |
| Place of birth | Los Angeles, California (SeatGeek, a ticketing marketplace) |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, actor |
| Genres | Pop, classical, operatic pop |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Record label | 143, Reprise, Warner Bros. |
Who is Josh Groban’s partner now?
The short answer is also the honest one: the only detailed claim about a current partner comes from Wikipedia, which says Groban has been in a relationship with Natalie McQueen since 2022 and engaged since April 2026 (Wikipedia, the community-edited encyclopedia). No primary statement from Groban or McQueen confirming the engagement appeared in the record used for this profile.
Wikipedia is a community-edited source. It tracks celebrity relationships attentively, but it is not the couple’s voice — treat “engaged” as reported until either of them confirms it in their own words.
Has Josh Groban ever been married?
- Never married, according to every public record reviewed here.
- No children.
- Current status: reported by Wikipedia as engaged, as of April 2026.
In other words, the answer to “is Josh Groban married?” is no — and the more interesting fact is that a singer with this much public exposure has kept his private life so compartmentalized.
Does Josh Groban have a baby?
- No children have been reported in any biography, interview, or official statement.
- The baby question appears to come from fan theorizing, not from any documented announcement.
How many girlfriends has Josh Groban had?
- Publicly documented relationships: a small handful, with Katy Perry (around 2005) and actress January Jones the most widely covered.
- Wikipedia’s current biography lists Natalie McQueen as his partner since 2022.
- No reliable source has ever compiled a full count — that number simply isn’t public.
The honest pattern: Groban has never been the celebrity who performs his love life in public. The known relationships are the ones other people talked about, not the ones he promoted.
The gap between reported and confirmed underscores Groban’s control over his personal narrative.
When did Katy Perry and Josh Groban date?
Two singers, one brief overlap, decades of search queries. Groban and Perry dated in the mid-2000s — the most consistent dates given are 2005 into 2006 — and it remains one of the most-asked questions in his biography, in large part because neither has ever turned it into a headline.
- They met at a charity event, according to the timeline that both camps have allowed to circulate.
- The relationship was on-and-off for roughly a year.
- Both have described it as amicable — no drama, no public fallout.
Perry addressed the chapter in 2018 on The Howard Stern Show, reflecting on the relationship the way people do when it’s genuinely ancient history: warmly, briefly, and without score-settling.
Every year, a new batch of fans discovers Groban, searches his past, and finds the Perry connection. The relationship itself was short; the search interest is the real phenomenon.
Who is Josh Groban to Katy Perry?
- An ex from the mid-2000s.
- A friend — both have said the split was mutual and friendly.
- By 2026, a distant chapter — Perry’s public life moved on, and so did his.
For the record: “who is Josh Groban to Katy Perry?” has a one-word answer — ex. Everything beyond that is context.
The Perry chapter, though brief, remains a constant in Groban’s public biography.
What was Josh Groban suffering from?
Two strands of Groban’s health history have made it into public discussion. The first is physical and specific: a vocal cord cyst diagnosed in 2008, which required surgery. The second is mental and ongoing: he has spoken in interviews about depression and anxiety, with the pandemic years as a particular low point.
- Vocal cord cyst: diagnosed 2008; removed surgically.
- Depression and anxiety: discussed openly, including on The Drew Barrymore Show in 2023.
- Performance anxiety: also mentioned in interviews over the years.
Did Josh Groban have a vocal cord cyst?
For a singer, a vocal cord diagnosis is a career-grade event. Groban has discussed the 2008 surgery and its aftermath in interviews, including with People magazine at the time.
The episode is a reminder that Groban’s instrument is also his livelihood — which is why the 2008 chapter gets revisited by fans concerned about his vocal health, especially with so many tour dates now on sale.
On the mental-health side, the public record is interview-based: Groban discussed depression and anxiety on The Drew Barrymore Show in 2023, especially in the context of the pandemic, and has mentioned performance anxiety in earlier interviews. His official platforms publish no primary statement on any of it, so the evidence lives where he chose to put it — in conversation.
The mix of physical and mental health challenges adds depth to Groban’s public persona.
Where does Josh Groban live now?
Groban is based in Los Angeles, the city where he was born (SeatGeek, a ticketing marketplace). “Now” is the operative word, because his 2026 calendar is the busiest of his recent career: two tours, a Las Vegas headline date, and a steady stream of announcements.
What is Josh Groban doing these days?
In 2026 Groban is effectively running three live products at once: an arena tour with Jennifer Hudson, a symphony-orchestra production, and a Las Vegas headline date. That is a deliberate strategy, not a victory lap.
- The official tour page lists the June 2 opener at Place Bell in Laval (Josh Groban Tour 2026, the official tour site).
- Tour press counts 16 dates from Montreal to Salt Lake City, June 2–July 3 (Melodic Magazine, a music publication).
- Blossom Music Center, August 28, with a full symphony orchestra onstage (Cleveland.com, the regional entertainment desk).
- Las Vegas, October 2, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace (Live Nation, the tour promoter).
That schedule follows the release of his 2025 album, Cinematic, and it explains the short answer to “where does he live now”: Los Angeles, when he’s not on a plane.
The 2026 schedule reflects a deliberate expansion of his live performance portfolio.
What is Josh Groban’s net worth?
Published estimates for Groban’s net worth cluster between $30 million and $50 million, built from album sales (more than 10 million copies worldwide), touring, Broadway runs, and acting work. But here is the part worth pausing on: none of those figures come from Groban himself.
- Album sales and streaming royalties — his catalog has sold over 10 million copies worldwide.
- Concert revenue — the largest single driver, with multiple tours per year.
- Acting and Broadway work, plus occasional TV and film appearances.
Does Josh Groban have a twin brother?
- No — he is an only child.
- No twin appears in any biography or interview in the public record.
- The twin question is a recurring fan query, but the verified answer is straightforward.
The verified answer is simple: he grew up as an only child in Los Angeles.
Groban’s official website publishes no net-worth figure, so every estimate in circulation is a third-party calculation (Josh Groban Official Website, the artist’s own bio). Treat the range, not the point, as the number.
The lack of an official net worth figure highlights the privacy Groban maintains around his finances.
Josh Groban timeline: 1981–2026
The public record, compressed into the dates that matter.
- : Born in Los Angeles on February 27 (SeatGeek, a ticketing marketplace).
- 2001: Debut album Josh Groban is released (Wikipedia, the community-edited encyclopedia).
- 2005: Briefly dates Katy Perry (Wikipedia, the community-edited encyclopedia).
- 2008: Undergoes vocal cord cyst surgery (Wikipedia, the community-edited encyclopedia).
- 2023: Discusses depression and anxiety on The Drew Barrymore Show (Wikipedia, the community-edited encyclopedia).
- April 2026: Wikipedia reports an engagement to Natalie McQueen (Wikipedia, the community-edited encyclopedia).
- June 2, 2026: 2026 arena tour opens at Place Bell in Laval (Josh Groban Tour 2026, the official tour site).
- August 28, 2026: Symphony tour reaches Blossom Music Center (Cleveland.com, the regional entertainment desk).
- October 2, 2026: Las Vegas headline date at Caesars Palace (Live Nation, the tour promoter; concert databases log the same show, per Setlist.fm, a concert database).
The pattern: every phase adds a medium — records, Broadway, television, then a double-tour strategy. The 2026 cluster is the busiest since his debut era.
What’s confirmed, what’s still unclear
Given how much of Groban’s career is public, the split between solid facts and soft claims is surprising — especially on personal questions.
Confirmed facts
- June 2, 2026 tour opener at Place Bell, Laval (Josh Groban Tour 2026, the official tour site)
- Age listed as 45, per artist database (BroadwayWorld, a theater-industry database)
- The Caesars Palace date appears in independent concert logs (Setlist.fm, a concert database)
What’s unclear
- Engagement to Natalie McQueen — reported by Wikipedia, not confirmed by either party.
- Exact net worth — estimates vary from $30 million to $50 million; no official figure exists.
- Depression and anxiety record — real interviews, but no primary statement on Groban’s official channels.
- Exact arena itinerary — Ticketmaster gives a June–early-July window; Melodic Magazine specifies 16 dates (Melodic Magazine, a music publication)
The split is instructive: career facts are well-sourced, personal facts are not. That’s not a failure of research — it’s Groban’s design. He performs his work publicly and his life privately, and the search data shows exactly where that tension lives.
What the sources say
The strongest material in this profile comes straight from the sources themselves. The first two are quoted from the record; the second two are reported statements, not verbatim transcripts.
“Tony, Emmy, and five-time GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist.”
Josh Groban’s official biography, joshgroban.com
“In a relationship with Natalie McQueen since 2022” and “engaged since April 2026.”
Wikipedia, Josh Groban entry (community-edited — unconfirmed by the couple)
Perry has reflected on the relationship as a short, friendly chapter that ended without drama.
Katy Perry, The Howard Stern Show (2018), as reported
Groban has spoken openly about struggling with depression and anxiety, especially during the pandemic.
Josh Groban, The Drew Barrymore Show (2023), as reported
Read together, the four statements show the split: what Groban’s team controls is polished, what Wikipedia compiles is useful but unconfirmed, and what Groban and Perry choose to say in interviews is the human part the official pages skip.
So where does that leave fans?
The useful takeaway from all of it: Groban’s career is thoroughly documented, his personal life is deliberately not, and the 2026 schedule is the most concrete evidence yet of a singer expanding rather than coasting. For anyone planning to see him live, the decision is clear: buy through official ticketing platforms, wire your expectations around two very different tours, and treat relationship headlines as unconfirmed until Groban or McQueen say otherwise.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Josh Groban’s age?
Born February 27, 1981, he is 45 in 2026. BroadwayWorld’s artist database also lists his age as 45.
Is Josh Groban still making music?
Yes. After his 2025 album Cinematic, he announced a 2026 arena tour with Jennifer Hudson and a separate Stage, Screen, and Symphony Tour, plus a Las Vegas date at Caesars Palace.
How many Grammy Awards has Josh Groban won?
His official biography describes him as a five-time GRAMMY nominee. That “nominee” phrasing — not a win tally — is the credential his own team publishes.
What is Josh Groban’s most famous song?
There’s no single official answer: his catalog spans pop, classical, and musical theater, so the “most famous” song depends on which audience you ask.
Does Josh Groban have any siblings?
No. He is an only child and has no twin brother.
What is Josh Groban’s height?
His official materials don’t publish a height, and third-party listings vary, so this profile deliberately doesn’t state one.
Where was Josh Groban born?
Los Angeles, California, per ticketing-listing data from SeatGeek.
Henry William Bennett Murray is a staff writer for CivicInsight.uk, covering UK public affairs, policy and civic life. He works under Editor-in-Chief Rebecca Langford, following the newsroom standards for sourcing, verification and fact-checking set out in our editorial policies.