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Jonas Brothers Say Shift From Christian Music Cost Their Pastor Dad His Job

The trio recount early financial strain after a flop debut that set up their 2007 breakthrough.

Overview

  • Nick Jonas told People that their father, Kevin Jonas Sr., effectively lost his pastoral job when the band moved beyond exclusively Christian songs.
  • The brothers said their parents invested savings in the group, leaving the family financially vulnerable after the 2006 debut album underperformed and the label dropped them.
  • Following the setback, the family moved from Wyckoff, New Jersey to Los Angeles, where the band signed with Hollywood Records and recorded their 2007 self-titled breakthrough.
  • Hits like “S.O.S.” and “When You Look Me in the Eyes” launched years of platinum releases and sold-out tours, which the brothers say were driven by songs written during desperate early moments.
  • They remain active in 2025 with their seventh album, Greetings From Your Hometown, released in August and a continuing national tour, as they reflect on lessons from that period.