Josh Gracin

Josh Gracin
Gracin in 2006
Gracin in 2006
Background information
Birth nameJoshua Mario Gracin
Born (1980-10-18) October 18, 1980 (age 44)
OriginWestland, Michigan, U.S.
GenresCountry
OccupationSinger
Years active2003–present
LabelsLyric Street, Average Joes Entertainment
Websitejoshgracinofficial.com

Joshua Mario Gracin (/ˈɡrsɪn/; 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]

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".

  1. ^ "American Idol, Season Two -- All About Season Two of American Idol". Archived from the original on May 19, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2010.