This concert premieres on PBS June 26, 2008 (check local listings)
Josh Groban belongs on stage. An internationally renowned performer who has
sold more than 23 million albums worldwide, Groban has thrilled a legion of
devoted fans with his powerful, flawless baritone and extraordinary stage
presence. The 27-year-old Los Angeles native first broke through in 2001
with his self-titled double-platinum debut, followed by 2003’s
multi-platinum Closer, featuring the smash hit “You Raise Me Up,” and 2006’s
double-platinum Awake. In 2007, the Grammy-nominated star became the
best-selling recording artist of the year thanks to sales of Awake and his
blockbuster Christmas album, Noel – now the best-selling holiday album of
all time. Groban has recently released his third live DVD, entitled Awake
Live, from which this special Soundstage presentation is taken. The
segment, filmed in front of 15,000 screaming fans at Salt Lake City’s Energy
Solutions Arena during Groban’s 81-city Awake tour, includes electrifiying
versions of “You Are Loved (Don’t Give Up),” “Machine,” and “Awake.”
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