Josh Gracin
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Joshua Mario Gracin (/ˈɡreɪsɪn/; born October 18, 1980) is an American country music singer. While serving in the US Marine Corps, he first gained public attention as the fourth-place finalist on the second season of American Idol.[1]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Joshua Mario Gracin |
Born | (1980-10-18) October 18, 1980 (age 43) |
Origin | Westland, Michigan, U.S. |
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 2003–present |
Labels | Lyric Street, Average Joes Entertainment |
Website | joshgracinofficial |
After his elimination from the show, Gracin completed his service in the Marine Corps, and after his honorable discharge, he signed a record deal with Lyric Street Records. His self-titled debut album was released in 2004. It produced a number one hit, "Nothin' to Lose", and two more top five hits on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts, and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. His second album, We Weren't Crazy, followed in 2008. This album produced five more chart singles, including a top ten in its title track. After signing with Average Joe's in 2010 he released "Cover Girl".