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{{Short description|American singer (born 1976)}}
{{Distinguish|text=[[Julio César Chávez]], sometimes abbreviated to J.C. Chávez}}
{{Distinguish|text=[[Julio César Chávez]], sometimes abbreviated to J.C. Chávez}}
{{Short description|American singer (born 1976)}}
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| label              = {{hlist|[[RCA Records|RCA]]|[[Jive Records|Jive]]/[[Zomba Label Group|Zomba]] (1999–2007)|Center Stage Records (2024–present)}}
| label              = {{hlist|[[RCA Records|RCA]]|[[Jive Records|Jive]]/[[Zomba Label Group|Zomba]] (1999–2007)|Center Stage Records (2024–present)}}
| instruments        = Vocals
| instruments        = Vocals
| current_member_of = [[NSYNC]]
| past_member_of = [[NSYNC]]
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==Early life==
==Early life==
Joshua Scott Chasez was born on August 8, 1976, in [[Washington, D.C.]].{{efn|1="I was born in George Washington [University] Hospital and was raised in the city until I was 5 years old", the former 'N Sync singer told us yesterday, adding that his family then moved to Bowie. "Yeah, man. It was a great childhood. This is the area I know. I'm here every Christmas."<ref name="NAMES & FACES" />}}<ref>{{cite web|title=JC Chasez Biography|url=http://www.biography.com/people/jc-chasez-21186437|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916010924/https://www.biography.com/people/jc-chasez-21186437?_escaped_fragment_=|archive-date=September 16, 2017|access-date=|website=Biography.com|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="Blender">{{cite web|title=Who Does JC Chasez Think He Is?|website=[[Blender (magazine)|Blender]]| url=http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=714|access-date=April 14, 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061019120312/http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=714|archive-date=October 19, 2006}}</ref> When he was five years old, his biological mother entrusted guardianship of her son to her own former foster parents Roy and Karen Chasez, who worked as a technology company consultant and an editor, respectively.<ref name=Times>{{Cite news |last=Verrico |first=Lisa |date=May 14, 2004 |title=It's Sync or swim, old boy |work=[[The Times]] |url=https://www.thetimes.com/sunday-times-rich-list/profile/article/its-sync-or-swim-old-boy-7l0c66xhtns |url-status=live |access-date=July 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211025025054/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/its-sync-or-swim-old-boy-7l0c66xhtns |archive-date=October 25, 2021}}</ref> He was adopted by the couple who lived in [[Bowie, Maryland]], and was raised [[Mennonite]]<ref name="Mennonite">{{cite web|title = The Religion of JC Chasez, singer with 'N Sync |publisher = Adherents.com| date = January 9, 2001|url = http://www.adherents.com/people/pc/JC_Chasez.html |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060211091431/http://www.adherents.com/people/pc/JC_Chasez.html |url-status = usurped |archive-date = February 11, 2006 |access-date = 11 September 2007}}</ref> along with his younger siblings, Tyler and Heather.<ref name="Family">{{cite web|url=http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/PHOENIX-AZ/KZZP-FM/JC_CHASEZ_1-24-08.mp3?CPROG=PCAST&MARKET=PHOENIX-AZ&NG_FORMAT=chrrhythmic&SITE_ID=1096&STATION_ID=KZZP-FM&PCAST_AUTHOR=Johnjay_and_Rich&PCAST_CAT=Arts_%26_Entertainment&PCAST_TITLE=Johnjay_and_Rich_at_Their_Best |title=MP3 of Chasez Interview on 104.7 KISS FM |date=January 24, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111014214635/http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/PHOENIX-AZ/KZZP-FM/CHINGY_11-12-07.mp3?CPROG=PCAST&MARKET=PHOENIX-AZ&NG_FORMAT=chrrhythmic&SITE_ID=1096&STATION_ID=KZZP-FM&PCAST_AUTHOR=Johnjay_and_Rich&PCAST_CAT=Arts_&_Entertainment&PCAST_TITLE=Johnjay_and_Rich_at_Their_Best |archive-date=14 October 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Chasez attended the former Robert Goddard Middle School and [[Bowie High School (Maryland)|Bowie High School]].<ref name="NAMES & FACES">{{cite news|department=Names & Faces|title = In Sync in D.C.|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]| url = https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/08/AR2006120801549.html |access-date=January 8, 2025}}</ref><ref name=Pryce>{{Cite web|last=Pryce|first=Delina D.|date=2000-04-06|title=Ex-Bowie resident on cover of TV Guide|url=http://www.gazette.net/gazette_archive/2000/200014/bowie/news/6880-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110523013556/http://www.gazette.net/gazette_archive/2000/200014/bowie/news/6880-1.html|archive-date=May 23, 2011|access-date=2020-07-14|website=[[The Gazette (Maryland)|The Gazette]]}}</ref> He then got transferred to [[Dr. Phillips High School]] after moving to Florida to film [[The All New Mickey Mouse Club]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2023 |title=Frosted Tips with Lance Bass: JC Chasez (*NSYNC) |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jc-chasez-nsync/id1661154206?i=1000593088790 |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Apple Podcasts |language=en-US}}</ref>
Joshua Scott Chasez was born on August 8, 1976, in [[Washington, D.C.]]{{efn|1="I was born in George Washington [University] Hospital and was raised in the city until I was 5 years old", the former 'N Sync singer told us yesterday, adding that his family then moved to Bowie. "Yeah, man. It was a great childhood. This is the area I know. I'm here every Christmas."<ref name="NAMES & FACES" />}}<ref>{{cite web|title=JC Chasez Biography|url=http://www.biography.com/people/jc-chasez-21186437|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916010924/https://www.biography.com/people/jc-chasez-21186437?_escaped_fragment_=|archive-date=September 16, 2017|access-date=|website=Biography.com|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="Blender">{{cite web|title=Who Does JC Chasez Think He Is?|website=[[Blender (magazine)|Blender]]| url=http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=714|access-date=April 14, 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061019120312/http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=714|archive-date=October 19, 2006}}</ref> When he was five years old, his biological mother entrusted guardianship of her son to her own former foster parents Roy and Karen Chasez, who worked as a technology company consultant and an editor, respectively.<ref name=Times>{{Cite news |last=Verrico |first=Lisa |date=May 14, 2004 |title=It's Sync or swim, old boy |work=[[The Times]] |url=https://www.thetimes.com/sunday-times-rich-list/profile/article/its-sync-or-swim-old-boy-7l0c66xhtns |url-status=live |access-date=July 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211025025054/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/its-sync-or-swim-old-boy-7l0c66xhtns |archive-date=October 25, 2021}}</ref> He was adopted by the couple who lived in [[Bowie, Maryland]], and was raised [[Mennonite]]<ref name="Mennonite">{{cite web|title = The Religion of JC Chasez, singer with 'N Sync |publisher = Adherents.com| date = January 9, 2001|url = http://www.adherents.com/people/pc/JC_Chasez.html |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060211091431/http://www.adherents.com/people/pc/JC_Chasez.html |url-status = usurped |archive-date = February 11, 2006 |access-date = 11 September 2007}}</ref> along with his younger siblings, Tyler and Heather.<ref name="Family">{{cite web|url=http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/PHOENIX-AZ/KZZP-FM/JC_CHASEZ_1-24-08.mp3?CPROG=PCAST&MARKET=PHOENIX-AZ&NG_FORMAT=chrrhythmic&SITE_ID=1096&STATION_ID=KZZP-FM&PCAST_AUTHOR=Johnjay_and_Rich&PCAST_CAT=Arts_%26_Entertainment&PCAST_TITLE=Johnjay_and_Rich_at_Their_Best |title=MP3 of Chasez Interview on 104.7 KISS FM |date=January 24, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111014214635/http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/PHOENIX-AZ/KZZP-FM/CHINGY_11-12-07.mp3?CPROG=PCAST&MARKET=PHOENIX-AZ&NG_FORMAT=chrrhythmic&SITE_ID=1096&STATION_ID=KZZP-FM&PCAST_AUTHOR=Johnjay_and_Rich&PCAST_CAT=Arts_&_Entertainment&PCAST_TITLE=Johnjay_and_Rich_at_Their_Best |archive-date=14 October 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Chasez attended the former Robert Goddard Middle School and [[Bowie High School (Maryland)|Bowie High School]].<ref name="NAMES & FACES">{{cite news|department=Names & Faces|title = In Sync in D.C.|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]| url = https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/08/AR2006120801549.html |access-date=January 8, 2025}}</ref><ref name=Pryce>{{Cite web|last=Pryce|first=Delina D.|date=2000-04-06|title=Ex-Bowie resident on cover of TV Guide|url=http://www.gazette.net/gazette_archive/2000/200014/bowie/news/6880-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110523013556/http://www.gazette.net/gazette_archive/2000/200014/bowie/news/6880-1.html|archive-date=May 23, 2011|access-date=2020-07-14|website=[[The Gazette (Maryland)|The Gazette]]}}</ref> He then got transferred to [[Dr. Phillips High School]] after moving to [[Florida]] to film [[The All New Mickey Mouse Club]].<ref name="podcasts.apple.com">{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2023 |title=Frosted Tips with Lance Bass: JC Chasez (*NSYNC) |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jc-chasez-nsync/id1661154206?i=1000593088790 |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Apple Podcasts |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
As a child, Chasez was extremely shy, but became interested in dance and got involved in competitive dance troupes.<ref name=Driven>{{Cite episode |series=Driven |title=NSYNC |network=VH1 |date=May 2002 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IhxWRyQngs |access-date=July 28, 2023 |time=9:14}}</ref> When he was 13, he entered a talent contest on a dare from a friend. He sang "[[Right Here Waiting]]" by [[Richard Marx]] and won first place.<ref name=Times/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://gazettereview.com/2016/11/happened-jc-chasez-news-updates/|title=What Happened to JC Chasez From 'NSYNC – News and Updates|last=Carter|first=Brooke|website=Gazette Review|date=January 2, 2017|access-date=May 4, 2020}}</ref><ref name="RSWeird" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Pearson |first=Beth |date=April 29, 2004 |title=Out of sync and into diversity JC Chasez talks of Britney, Justin, his new album and coming to Scotland|work=[[The Herald (Glasgow)|The Herald]]|location=Glasgow|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12509696.out-of-sync-and-into-diversity-jc-chasez-talks-of-britney-justin-his-new-album-and-coming-to-scotland-by-beth-pearson/ |url-status=live |url-access=subscription |access-date=August 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220907182347/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12509696.out-of-sync-and-into-diversity-jc-chasez-talks-of-britney-justin-his-new-album-and-coming-to-scotland-by-beth-pearson/ |archive-date=September 7, 2022 |quote=What's wild is I didn't start listening to music until I was a teenager ... I was kind of the black sheep because all these kids had dreams of doing music since they were five and my family just weren't musical. I was just kind of there because I got the job, so everybody thought it was their job to show me what good music was.}}</ref> In 1989, his mother saw auditions for the Disney movie ''[[Newsies]]'' advertised in [[The Washington Post]] and encouraged him to try out. In 1990 at the audition, Chasez was told that he was not in the correct age range for the character role they were casting for that day and got turned down. He was then told that there were auditions for [[Disney Channel]]'s revival of ''[[The Mickey Mouse Club]]'' next door.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2023 |title=Frosted Tips with Lance Bass: JC Chasez (*NSYNC) |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jc-chasez-nsync/id1661154206?i=1000593088790 |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Apple Podcasts |language=en-US}}</ref> After successfully auditioning for [[The Mickey Mouse Club#1989–1995 revival: The All New Mickey Mouse Club|The All New Mickey Mouse Club]], Chasez was cast as a [[Mouseketeer]] in the fourth season and subsequently moved to [[Orlando (Florida)|Orlando]] to film the show. He went by his initials because there was already another cast member named Josh (Ackerman).<ref name=Driven/> Chasez was on the show from 1991 to 1995, seasons 4 through 7. During his time on the show, he befriended future bandmate [[Justin Timberlake]] and performed alongside [[Christina Aguilera]], [[Britney Spears]], [[Keri Russell]], [[Ryan Gosling]], [[Rhona Bennett]], and [[Tony Lucca]].<ref name="RSWeird" /> In 1995, it was announced that the show would not return for a new season.  
As a child, Chasez was extremely shy, but became interested in dance and got involved in competitive dance troupes.<ref name=Driven>{{Cite episode |series=Driven |title=NSYNC |network=VH1 |date=May 2002 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IhxWRyQngs |access-date=July 28, 2023 |time=9:14}}</ref> When he was 13, he entered a talent contest on a dare from a friend. He sang "[[Right Here Waiting]]" by [[Richard Marx]] and won first place.<ref name=Times/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://gazettereview.com/2016/11/happened-jc-chasez-news-updates/|title=What Happened to JC Chasez From 'NSYNC – News and Updates|last=Carter|first=Brooke|website=Gazette Review|date=January 2, 2017|access-date=May 4, 2020}}</ref><ref name="RSWeird" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Pearson |first=Beth |date=April 29, 2004 |title=Out of sync and into diversity JC Chasez talks of Britney, Justin, his new album and coming to Scotland|work=[[The Herald (Glasgow)|The Herald]]|location=Glasgow|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12509696.out-of-sync-and-into-diversity-jc-chasez-talks-of-britney-justin-his-new-album-and-coming-to-scotland-by-beth-pearson/ |url-status=live |url-access=subscription |access-date=August 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220907182347/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12509696.out-of-sync-and-into-diversity-jc-chasez-talks-of-britney-justin-his-new-album-and-coming-to-scotland-by-beth-pearson/ |archive-date=September 7, 2022 |quote=What's wild is I didn't start listening to music until I was a teenager ... I was kind of the black sheep because all these kids had dreams of doing music since they were five and my family just weren't musical. I was just kind of there because I got the job, so everybody thought it was their job to show me what good music was.}}</ref> In 1990, his mother saw auditions for the Disney movie ''[[Newsies]]'' advertised in [[The Washington Post]] and encouraged him to try out. At the audition, Chasez was told that he was not the correct age for the character role they were casting for that day and was turned down. He was then told that there were auditions for [[Disney Channel]]'s revival of ''[[The Mickey Mouse Club]]'' next door.<ref name="podcasts.apple.com"/> After successfully auditioning for [[The Mickey Mouse Club#1989–1995 revival: The All New Mickey Mouse Club|The All New Mickey Mouse Club]], Chasez was cast as a [[Mouseketeer]] in the fourth season and subsequently moved to [[Orlando (Florida)|Orlando]] to film the show. He went by his initials because there was already another cast member named Josh (Ackerman).<ref name=Driven/> Chasez was on the show from 1991 to 1995, seasons 4 through 7. During his time on the show, he befriended future bandmate [[Justin Timberlake]] and performed alongside [[Christina Aguilera]], [[Britney Spears]], [[Keri Russell]], [[Ryan Gosling]], [[Rhona Bennett]], and [[Tony Lucca]].<ref name="RSWeird" /> In 1995, it was announced that the show would not return for a new season.


After [[The Mickey Mouse Club#1989–1995 revival: The All New Mickey Mouse Club|The All New Mickey Mouse Club]], Chasez attempted to pursue a solo music career in [[Los Angeles]], but decided to return home to [[Maryland]] after he was left feeling cheated.<ref name="RSWeird" /> On his drive back he stopped at [[Justin Timberlake]]'s house in [[Memphis, Tennessee]], where they wrote demos together.<ref name="RSWeird">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/n-sync-weird-scenes-inside-the-glitter-factory-245124/|title='N Sync: Weird Scenes Inside the Glitter Factory|last=Bozza|first=Anthony|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=March 30, 2000|access-date=March 29, 2020}}</ref> Chasez and Timberlake eventually relocated to [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]] while continuing writing songs and demo tracks with Robin Wiley, who had been a songwriter and vocal coach on [[The Mickey Mouse Club#1989–1995 revival: The All New Mickey Mouse Club|The All New Mickey Mouse Club]].<ref name="RSWeird" />  
After [[The Mickey Mouse Club#1989–1995 revival: The All New Mickey Mouse Club|The All New Mickey Mouse Club]], Chasez attempted to pursue a solo music career in [[Los Angeles]], but decided to return home to [[Maryland]] after he was left feeling cheated.<ref name="RSWeird" /> On his drive back he stopped at [[Justin Timberlake]]'s house in [[Memphis, Tennessee]], where they wrote demos together.<ref name="RSWeird">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/n-sync-weird-scenes-inside-the-glitter-factory-245124/|title='N Sync: Weird Scenes Inside the Glitter Factory|last=Bozza|first=Anthony|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=March 30, 2000|access-date=March 29, 2020}}</ref> Chasez and Timberlake eventually went to [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]] to continue writing songs and demo tracks with Robin Wiley, who had been a songwriter and vocal coach on [[The Mickey Mouse Club#1989–1995 revival: The All New Mickey Mouse Club|The All New Mickey Mouse Club]].<ref name="RSWeird" />


Timberlake then got a phone call from [[Chris Kirkpatrick]], who was asking him to join what would become the boy band [[NSYNC]]. He decided to join the group and recommended Chasez as well. Chasez was still back home in Maryland saving up to return to Nashville.<ref name="RSWeird"/> Together the three of them then decided to go to [[Orlando (Florida)|Orlando]] to look for a [[baritone]]. There they ran into [[Joey Fatone]], who knew Kirkpatrick from their time working together at [[Universal Studios Florida]] and already knew Chasez and Timberlake through mutual friends from when they were on ''[[The All-New Mickey Mouse Club|The Mickey Mouse Club]]'' show. After several auditions, the group recruited Jason Galasso as their [[Bass (voice type)|bass]] singer.<ref name="RSWeird"/> Timberlake's mother created the name NSYNC after she took the last letter of each of the initial members' names: Justi'''N''', Chri'''S''', Joe'''Y''', Jaso'''N'''<!-- DO NOT change this into Lance's name, as that contradicts the cited source from Gazette Review. -->, and J'''C''' and commented on how "in sync" the group's singing voices were.<ref>{{cite news |date=January 9, 2001 |title='N Sync Discusses Their Rise to Stardom |url=http://www.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0101/09/lkl.00.html |access-date=September 2, 2013 |work=[[CNN]]}}</ref><ref name="ChrisGazette">{{cite news |last=Carter |first=Brooke |date=December 14, 2016 |title=What Happened to Chris Kirkpatrick&nbsp;– Where's The NSYNC Member Now? |work=Gazette Review |url=http://gazettereview.com/2016/12/happened-chris-kirkpatrick-news-updates/ |access-date=September 21, 2017}}</ref> After Galasso decided to permanently leave the group, he was soon replaced by [[Lance Bass]].
Timberlake then got a phone call from [[Chris Kirkpatrick]], who was asking him to join what would become the boy band [[NSYNC]]. Timberlake decided to join the group and recommended Chasez as well. Chasez was still back home in Maryland saving up to return to Nashville.<ref name="RSWeird"/> Together the three of them then decided to go to [[Orlando (Florida)|Orlando]] to look for a [[baritone]]. There they ran into [[Joey Fatone]], who already knew Kirkpatrick from their time working together at [[Universal Studios Florida]] and was already acquainted with Chasez and Timberlake through friends from their time on ''[[The All-New Mickey Mouse Club|The Mickey Mouse Club]]''. After several auditions, the group recruited Jason Galasso as their [[Bass (voice type)|bass]] singer.<ref name="RSWeird"/> Timberlake's mother created the name NSYNC after she took the last letter of each of the initial members' names: Justi'''N''', Chri'''S''', Joe'''Y''', Jaso'''N'''<!-- DO NOT change this into Lance's name, as that contradicts the cited source from Gazette Review. -->, and J'''C''' and commented on how "in sync" the group's singing voices were.<ref>{{cite news |date=January 9, 2001 |title='N Sync Discusses Their Rise to Stardom |url=http://www.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0101/09/lkl.00.html |access-date=September 2, 2013 |work=[[CNN]]}}</ref><ref name="ChrisGazette">{{cite news |last=Carter |first=Brooke |date=December 14, 2016 |title=What Happened to Chris Kirkpatrick&nbsp;– Where's The NSYNC Member Now? |work=Gazette Review |url=http://gazettereview.com/2016/12/happened-chris-kirkpatrick-news-updates/ |access-date=September 21, 2017}}</ref> After Galasso decided to permanently leave the group, he was soon replaced by [[Lance Bass]].


===1995–2002: NSYNC===
===1995–2002: NSYNC===
{{main article|NSYNC}}
{{main|NSYNC}}
Chasez and Timberlake served as the two lead singers of the boy band [[NSYNC]]. The group was formed in 1995 by [[Chris Kirkpatrick]], and they began recording and performing the following year in Europe.<ref name="RSWeird" /> In 1998, the band released its debut album ''[[*NSYNC (album)|*NSYNC]]'' which sold 11 million copies, earning them popularity in the United States with four number one singles including [[Tearin' Up My Heart]] and [[(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time on You]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Smith |first1=Sean |title=Justin: The Unauthorized Biography |date=2005 |isbn=9781416516040 |page=110 |publisher=Simon and Schuster |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Cki-FYnGCu8C}}</ref> After the band had a series of legal struggles with manager [[Lou Pearlman]], they signed with [[Jive Records]]. They released their third studio album ''[[No Strings Attached (NSYNC album)|No Strings Attached]]'' in 2000, which became the fastest-selling album of all time, selling 2.4&nbsp;million copies in the first week.  They held this record until 2015 when [[Adele]] surpassed the single-week sales record with her third album ''[[25 (Adele album)|25]]''. Singles from the ''[[No Strings Attached (NSYNC album)|No Strings Attached]]'' album include "[[Bye Bye Bye]]", "[[This I Promise You]]", and the number one hit "[[It's Gonna Be Me]]". The band produced their fourth studio album, ''[[Celebrity (album)|Celebrity]]'' in 2001, which sold 1.8&nbsp;million copies in the first week. NSYNC performed at the [[Academy Awards]] in 2000,<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/NSYNC-Performance-Oscars-2000-Video-43221772 | title=This Actually Isn't Justin Timberlake's First Time Performing at the Oscars | first=Laura Marie | last=Meyers | work=[[PopSugar]] | date=February 26, 2017 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153946/https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/NSYNC-Performance-Oscars-2000-Video-43221772 | url-status=live }}</ref> the [[2002 Winter Olympics]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1451549/creed-nsync-dave-matthews-band-more-set-for-olympic-concert-series/ |title=Creed, 'NSYNC, Dave Matthews Band, More Set for Olympic Concert Series | work=[[MTV News]] |last=Moss |first=Corey |date=December 18, 2001 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080405160909/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1451549/20011218/creed.jhtml |archive-date=April 5, 2008}}</ref> and the [[Super Bowl XXXV halftime show]].<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://ew.com/music/2001-super-bowl-halftime-show-20th-anniversary/ | title=Watching the 2001 Super Bowl halftime show, 20 years later | first=Darren | last=Franich | magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] | date=February 5, 2021 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153947/https://ew.com/music/2001-super-bowl-halftime-show-20th-anniversary/ | url-status=live }}</ref> The group sold more than 70 million records globally, making them the [[boy band#top|fifth-best selling boy band]] in history.<ref name="nsync records">{{Cite magazine |last=Newman |first=Melinda |title=*NSYNC And Epic Rights Join Together For Merchandise Line to Celebrate Band's 20th Anniversary: Exclusive |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8031516/nsync-and-epic-rights-join-together-for-merchandise-line-to-celebrate-bands |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=November 14, 2017 |access-date=March 9, 2018 |archive-date=May 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511090158/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8031516/nsync-and-epic-rights-join-together-for-merchandise-line-to-celebrate-bands |url-status=live }}</ref>
Chasez and Timberlake served as the two lead singers of the boy band [[NSYNC]]. The group was formed in 1995 by [[Chris Kirkpatrick]], and they began recording and performing the following year in Europe.<ref name="RSWeird" /> In 1998, the band released its debut album ''[[*NSYNC (album)|*NSYNC]]'' which sold 11 million copies, earning them popularity in the United States with four number one singles including [[Tearin' Up My Heart]] and [[(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time on You]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Smith |first1=Sean |title=Justin: The Unauthorized Biography |date=2005 |isbn=9781416516040 |page=110 |publisher=Simon and Schuster |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Cki-FYnGCu8C}}</ref> After the band had a series of legal struggles with manager [[Lou Pearlman]], they signed with [[Jive Records]]. They released their third studio album ''[[No Strings Attached (NSYNC album)|No Strings Attached]]'' in 2000, which became the fastest-selling album of all time, selling 2.4&nbsp;million copies in the first week.  They held this record until 2015 when [[Adele]] surpassed the single-week sales record with her third album ''[[25 (Adele album)|25]]''. Singles from the ''[[No Strings Attached (NSYNC album)|No Strings Attached]]'' album include "[[Bye Bye Bye]]", "[[This I Promise You]]", and the number one hit "[[It's Gonna Be Me]]". The band produced their fourth studio album, ''[[Celebrity (album)|Celebrity]]'' in 2001, which sold 1.8&nbsp;million copies in the first week. NSYNC performed at the [[Academy Awards]] in 2000,<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/NSYNC-Performance-Oscars-2000-Video-43221772 | title=This Actually Isn't Justin Timberlake's First Time Performing at the Oscars | first=Laura Marie | last=Meyers | work=[[PopSugar]] | date=February 26, 2017 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153946/https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/NSYNC-Performance-Oscars-2000-Video-43221772 | url-status=live }}</ref> the [[2002 Winter Olympics]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1451549/creed-nsync-dave-matthews-band-more-set-for-olympic-concert-series/ |title=Creed, 'NSYNC, Dave Matthews Band, More Set for Olympic Concert Series | work=[[MTV News]] |last=Moss |first=Corey |date=December 18, 2001 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080405160909/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1451549/20011218/creed.jhtml |archive-date=April 5, 2008}}</ref> and the [[Super Bowl XXXV halftime show]].<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://ew.com/music/2001-super-bowl-halftime-show-20th-anniversary/ | title=Watching the 2001 Super Bowl halftime show, 20 years later | first=Darren | last=Franich | magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] | date=February 5, 2021 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153947/https://ew.com/music/2001-super-bowl-halftime-show-20th-anniversary/ | url-status=live }}</ref> The group sold more than 70 million records globally, making them the [[boy band#top|fifth-best selling boy band]] in history.<ref name="nsync records">{{Cite magazine |last=Newman |first=Melinda |title=*NSYNC And Epic Rights Join Together For Merchandise Line to Celebrate Band's 20th Anniversary: Exclusive |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8031516/nsync-and-epic-rights-join-together-for-merchandise-line-to-celebrate-bands |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=November 14, 2017 |access-date=March 9, 2018 |archive-date=May 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511090158/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8031516/nsync-and-epic-rights-join-together-for-merchandise-line-to-celebrate-bands |url-status=live }}</ref>


After their [[Celebrity Tour]] in 2002, NSYNC went on an indefinite hiatus but never formally disbanded. <ref name=HuffPost>{{Cite web|last=Blickley|first=Leigh|date=2018-04-30|title=A History Of *NSYNC's Breakup, According To Bandmates Not Named Justin Timberlake|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/nsync-interview-walk-of-fame_n_5ade1b2be4b0df502a4e64d0|access-date=2021-06-26|website=[[HuffPost]]|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Abbott">{{Cite web |last=Abbott |first=Jim |date=2007-10-23 |title=Lance Bass book comes out |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2007/10/23/lance-bass-book-comes-out/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100303131602/http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2007-10-23/news/bass23_1_lance-bass-justin-timberlake-stage-door |archive-date=2010-03-03 |website=[[Orlando Sentinel]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Arl0AKZJhA |date=September 30, 2020 |title=Lance Bass on Why 'NSYNC Will NEVER Reunite Again |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715075210/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Arl0AKZJhA |archive-date=July 15, 2021 |work=[[Entertainment Tonight]] |via=[[YouTube]] |url-status=live|access-date=July 15, 2021 }}</ref>
After their [[Celebrity Tour]] in 2002, NSYNC went on an indefinite hiatus but never formally disbanded.<ref name=HuffPost>{{Cite web|last=Blickley|first=Leigh|date=2018-04-30|title=A History Of *NSYNC's Breakup, According To Bandmates Not Named Justin Timberlake|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/nsync-interview-walk-of-fame_n_5ade1b2be4b0df502a4e64d0|access-date=2021-06-26|website=[[HuffPost]]|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Abbott">{{Cite web |last=Abbott |first=Jim |date=2007-10-23 |title=Lance Bass book comes out |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2007/10/23/lance-bass-book-comes-out/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100303131602/http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2007-10-23/news/bass23_1_lance-bass-justin-timberlake-stage-door |archive-date=2010-03-03 |website=[[Orlando Sentinel]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Arl0AKZJhA |date=September 30, 2020 |title=Lance Bass on Why 'NSYNC Will NEVER Reunite Again |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715075210/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Arl0AKZJhA |archive-date=July 15, 2021 |work=[[Entertainment Tonight]] |via=[[YouTube]] |url-status=live|access-date=July 15, 2021 }}</ref>


=== 2002–2007: Solo years ===
=== 2002–2007: Solo years ===
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While still a member of NSYNC, Chasez appeared on the remix and album versions of the 1999 single "[[Bring It All to Me]]" by the girl group [[Blaque]], though his vocals were credited to NSYNC as a whole. During the band's time Chasez became involved with songwriting and production for his group and other artists, including [[Wild Orchid (group)|Wild Orchid]].<ref name=Flick>{{Cite magazine|last=Flick|first=Larry|date=2000-05-27|title=RCA Trio Wild Orchid's On 'Fire' With Help from 'N Sync's Chasez|volume=112|page=16|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|issue=22|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WQ8EAAAAMBAJ&dq=Wild+Orchid&pg=PA16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-08-20|title=OK! Old School: That Time JC Chasez Worked With Fergie's Girl Group, Wild Orchid|url=https://okmagazine.com/news/ok-old-school-that-time-jc-chasez-worked-with-fergies-girl-group-wild-orchid/|website=OK Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref>
While still a member of NSYNC, Chasez appeared on the remix and album versions of the 1999 single "[[Bring It All to Me]]" by the girl group [[Blaque]], though his vocals were credited to NSYNC as a whole. During the band's time Chasez became involved with songwriting and production for his group and other artists, including [[Wild Orchid (group)|Wild Orchid]].<ref name=Flick>{{Cite magazine|last=Flick|first=Larry|date=2000-05-27|title=RCA Trio Wild Orchid's On 'Fire' With Help from 'N Sync's Chasez|volume=112|page=16|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|issue=22|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WQ8EAAAAMBAJ&dq=Wild+Orchid&pg=PA16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-08-20|title=OK! Old School: That Time JC Chasez Worked With Fergie's Girl Group, Wild Orchid|url=https://okmagazine.com/news/ok-old-school-that-time-jc-chasez-worked-with-fergies-girl-group-wild-orchid/|website=OK Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref>


During NSYNC's hiatus, Chasez continued to work as a songwriter and producer. Producer [[Dallas Austin]] asked Chasez to record the song "[[Blowin' Me Up (With Her Love)]]" for the ''[[Drumline (film)|Drumline]]'' soundtrack, which was later released as a single.<ref name="Strauss">{{Cite news |last=Strauss |first=Neil |date=2003-12-17 |title=THE POP LIFE; Not Just Girl Songs With a Cute Face |language=en-US |work=[[The New York Times]] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/17/arts/the-pop-life-not-just-girl-songs-with-a-cute-face.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527233528/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/17/arts/the-pop-life-not-just-girl-songs-with-a-cute-face.html |archive-date=May 27, 2015 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Chasez subsequently began work on a solo album with [[Jive Records]], with tracks written and produced by Austin, [[Basement Jaxx]], Robb Boldt and Riprock 'n' Alex G as well as Chasez.<ref name=EW2003>{{Cite magazine|last=Hiatt|first=Brian|date=2003-04-30|title=A new 'N Sync album? Bet your allowance on it|url=https://ew.com/article/2003/04/30/new-n-sync-album-bet-your-allowance-it/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001065856/https://ew.com/article/2003/04/30/new-n-sync-album-bet-your-allowance-it/|archive-date=2015-10-01|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2003-02-06|title=JC album due|url=http://www.dotmusic.com/news/February2003/news28209.asp|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030624181128/http://www.dotmusic.com/news/February2003/news28209.asp|archive-date=2003-06-24|access-date=2021-06-25|website=dotmusic}}</ref> After numerous delays,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2003-10-22 |title=NSYNC's return on hold while JC flies solo, Justin confirms |work=MTV |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1479892/nsyncs-return-on-hold-while-jc-flies-solo-justin-confirms/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703132758/http://www.mtv.com/news/1479892/nsyncs-return-on-hold-while-jc-flies-solo-justin-confirms/ |archive-date=3 July 2020}} "While a date for 'NSYNC to resume working together wasn't officially pushed back, JC's debut album ''Schizophrenic'' has been, repeatedly...from August 26 to October 21 to most recently, January 27."</ref> his debut album ''[[Schizophrenic (JC Chasez album)|Schizophrenic]]'' was released in February 2004.<ref name="UK">{{Cite web |last=Moss |first=Corey |date=2004-03-29 |title=JC Chasez Opening For Britney In U.K., Lines Up Solo Dates |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/1486025/jc-chasez-opening-for-britney-in-uk-lines-up-solo-dates/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415202602/http://www.mtv.com/news/1486025/jc-chasez-opening-for-britney-in-uk-lines-up-solo-dates/ |archive-date=15 April 2016 |website=MTV |language=en}}</ref>  Promotion for the album was affected by former bandmate Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson's [[Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy]], after which Chasez was dropped from performing at half-time at the 2004 Pro Bowl. With the NFL unhappy with the lyrics of the single "[[Some Girls (Dance with Women)]]" expressing too much sexuality, Chasez agreed to alter his performance<ref>{{cite web|date=February 5, 2004|title=Chasez Out of Pro Bowl, Rips NFL|url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b46780_chasez_out_of_pro_bowl_rips_nfl.html|access-date=7 May 2012|website=[[E! Online]]|publisher=}}</ref> but was met with too much resistance from the organizers, who ultimately replaced Chasez's act with Hawaiian hula dancers.<ref name=Lemire>{{Cite web|last=Lemire|first=Christy|date=2004-02-05|title=Chasez Slams NFL for Pro Bowl Dumping|url=http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/entertainment/7884596.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040207091544/http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/entertainment/7884596.htm|archive-date=2004-02-07|access-date=2021-06-25|website=AP Wire}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Rule|first=Doug|date=2004-06-10|title=Soundwaves: Rock the Vote tour, Puffy makes 'em squirm, Janet Jackson, JC Chasez and NSync, WB's Pepsi Smash|url=http://www.metroweekly.com/nightlife/soundwaves/?ak=1087|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060216171045/http://www.metroweekly.com/nightlife/soundwaves/?ak=1087|archive-date=2006-02-16|access-date=2021-06-25|website=[[Metro Weekly]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Gracie|first=Bianca|date=2018-04-24|title=In Defense of JC Chasez, *NSYNC's Underappreciated Boy Band Frontman|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8377016/jc-chasez-defense-nsync-underappreciated-boy-band-frontman|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|language=en}}</ref>
During NSYNC's hiatus, Chasez continued to work as a songwriter and producer. Producer [[Dallas Austin]] asked Chasez to record the song "[[Blowin' Me Up (With Her Love)]]" for the ''[[Drumline (film)|Drumline]]'' soundtrack, which was later released as a single.<ref name="Strauss">{{Cite news |last=Strauss |first=Neil |date=2003-12-17 |title=THE POP LIFE; Not Just Girl Songs With a Cute Face |language=en-US |work=[[The New York Times]] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/17/arts/the-pop-life-not-just-girl-songs-with-a-cute-face.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527233528/https://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/17/arts/the-pop-life-not-just-girl-songs-with-a-cute-face.html |archive-date=May 27, 2015 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Chasez subsequently began work on a solo album with [[Jive Records]], with tracks written and produced by Austin, [[Basement Jaxx]], Robb Boldt and Riprock 'n' Alex G as well as Chasez.<ref name=EW2003>{{Cite magazine|last=Hiatt|first=Brian|date=2003-04-30|title=A new 'N Sync album? Bet your allowance on it|url=https://ew.com/article/2003/04/30/new-n-sync-album-bet-your-allowance-it/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001065856/https://ew.com/article/2003/04/30/new-n-sync-album-bet-your-allowance-it/|archive-date=2015-10-01|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2003-02-06|title=JC album due|url=http://www.dotmusic.com/news/February2003/news28209.asp|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030624181128/http://www.dotmusic.com/news/February2003/news28209.asp|archive-date=2003-06-24|access-date=2021-06-25|website=dotmusic}}</ref> After numerous delays,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2003-10-22 |title=NSYNC's return on hold while JC flies solo, Justin confirms |work=MTV |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1479892/nsyncs-return-on-hold-while-jc-flies-solo-justin-confirms/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703132758/http://www.mtv.com/news/1479892/nsyncs-return-on-hold-while-jc-flies-solo-justin-confirms/ |archive-date=3 July 2020}} "While a date for 'NSYNC to resume working together wasn't officially pushed back, JC's debut album ''Schizophrenic'' has been, repeatedly...from August 26 to October 21 to most recently, January 27."</ref> his debut album ''[[Schizophrenic (JC Chasez album)|Schizophrenic]]'' was released in February 2004.<ref name="UK">{{Cite web |last=Moss |first=Corey |date=2004-03-29 |title=JC Chasez Opening For Britney In U.K., Lines Up Solo Dates |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/1486025/jc-chasez-opening-for-britney-in-uk-lines-up-solo-dates/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415202602/http://www.mtv.com/news/1486025/jc-chasez-opening-for-britney-in-uk-lines-up-solo-dates/ |archive-date=15 April 2016 |website=MTV |language=en}}</ref>  Promotion for the album was affected by former bandmate Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson's [[Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy]], after which Chasez was dropped from performing at half-time at the 2004 Pro Bowl. With the NFL unhappy with the lyrics of the single "[[Some Girls (Dance with Women)]]" expressing too much sexuality, Chasez agreed to alter his performance<ref>{{cite web|date=February 5, 2004|title=Chasez Out of Pro Bowl, Rips NFL|url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b46780_chasez_out_of_pro_bowl_rips_nfl.html|access-date=7 May 2012|website=[[E! Online]]|publisher=}}</ref> but was met with too much resistance from the organizers, who ultimately replaced Chasez's act with Hawaiian hula dancers.<ref name=Lemire>{{Cite web|last=Lemire|first=Christy|date=2004-02-05|title=Chasez Slams NFL for Pro Bowl Dumping|url=http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/entertainment/7884596.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040207091544/http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/entertainment/7884596.htm|archive-date=2004-02-07|access-date=2021-06-25|website=AP Wire}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Rule|first=Doug|date=2004-06-10|title=Soundwaves: Rock the Vote tour, Puffy makes 'em squirm, Janet Jackson, JC Chasez and NSync, WB's Pepsi Smash|url=http://www.metroweekly.com/nightlife/soundwaves/?ak=1087|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060216171045/http://www.metroweekly.com/nightlife/soundwaves/?ak=1087|archive-date=2006-02-16|access-date=2021-06-25|website=[[Metro Weekly]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Gracie|first=Bianca|date=2018-04-24|title=In Defense of JC Chasez, *NSYNC's Underappreciated Boy Band Frontman|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/jc-chasez-defense-nsync-underappreciated-boy-band-frontman-8377016/|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|language=en}}</ref>


At the same time, Chasez sang vocals on the [[Basement Jaxx]] track, "[[Plug It In (song)|Plug It In]]", which reached number one in the UK Dance Charts. Following the release of ''Schizophrenic'', Chasez began work on his second album,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-11-23 |title=For The Record: Quick News On Lindsay Lohan, JC Chasez, Gwen Stefani, Fat Joe, Death Cab For Cutie & More |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1494101/for-the-record-quick-news-on-lindsay-lohan-jc-chasez-gwen-stefani-fat-joe-death-cab-for-cutie-more/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413223648/https://www.mtv.com/news/6lfy6s/for-the-record-quick-news-on-lindsay-lohan-jc-chasez-gwen-stefani-fat-joe-death-cab-for-cutie-more |archive-date=2023-04-13 |access-date=2021-06-25 |website=MTV |language=en}}</ref> ''The Story of Kate''.<ref>{{cite AV media |title=JC Interviews with Davey Morris |publisher=[[WPRO-FM]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIN9qRLgoi8 |date=February 2, 2007 |via=[[YouTube]] |quote=Tentatively the album is gonna be called ''Kate''. |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210731064002/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIN9qRLgoi8 |archive-date=July 31, 2021 |access-date=July 31, 2021 }}</ref><ref name="Tecson">{{Cite web |last=Tecson |first=Brandee J. |date=2005-09-19 |title=JC Chasez Promises Next Solo Outing Will Be Less Schizophrenic |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1509842/jc-chasez-promises-next-solo-outing-will-be-less-schizophrenic/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413123733/https://www.mtv.com/news/5m54g4/jc-chasez-promises-next-solo-outing-will-be-less-schizophrenic |archive-date=2023-04-13 |access-date=2021-06-25 |website=MTV |language=en}}</ref> The album featured production from Chasez's former NSYNC bandmate Timberlake,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moss |first=Corey |date=2007-01-19 |title=JC Chasez Makes More 'Magic' With Justin; Ready To Bring 'Drama' |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1550354/jc-chasez-makes-more-magic-with-justin-ready-to-bring-drama/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413035041/https://www.mtv.com/news/zfg086/jc-chasez-makes-more-magic-with-justin-ready-to-bring-drama |archive-date=April 13, 2023 |access-date=2021-06-25 |website=MTV |language=en}}</ref> [[Timbaland]],<ref name="Tecson" /> Dallas Austin,<ref name="OKGo">{{Cite web |last=Harris |first=Chris |date=2006-09-05 |title=JC Chasez Works With Justin On Adultery Track, OK Go On Dance Moves |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1540203/jc-chasez-works-with-justin-on-adultery-track-ok-go-on-dance-moves/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230630193314/https://www.mtv.com/news/np0zw2/jc-chasez-works-with-justin-on-adultery-track-ok-go-on-dance-moves |archive-date=2023-06-30 |access-date=2021-06-25 |website=MTV |language=en}}</ref> [[Jimmy Harry]],<ref name="Tecson" /> and [[Emanuel Kiriakou]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=JC Chasez – Songs As Of 11/9/06 (2006, CDr)|website=[[Discogs]] |date=November 2006 |url=https://www.discogs.com/JC-Chasez-Songs-As-Of-11906/release/11495879|language=en|access-date=2021-06-25}}</ref> Timberlake, who produced a few songs for the album, said, "In my opinion, (JC) had the best voice out of all of us...Out of all the boy bands, call 'em what you will, he was the one that could out-sing all of us. And I've known him since I was twelve, so it was fun to sit behind the board and push him."<ref>{{cite web |last=Moss |first=Corey |date=August 16, 2006 |title=Justin Opens Up About Britney, Lance, JC And The Media |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/ikkg2k/justin-opens-up-about-britney-lance-jc-and-the-media |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128083042/https://www.mtv.com/news/ikkg2k/justin-opens-up-about-britney-lance-jc-and-the-media |archive-date=2022-11-28 |access-date=14 February 2013 |website=MTV}}</ref>
At the same time, Chasez sang vocals on the [[Basement Jaxx]] track, "[[Plug It In (song)|Plug It In]]", which reached number one in the UK Dance Charts. Following the release of ''Schizophrenic'', Chasez began work on his second album,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-11-23 |title=For The Record: Quick News On Lindsay Lohan, JC Chasez, Gwen Stefani, Fat Joe, Death Cab For Cutie & More |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1494101/for-the-record-quick-news-on-lindsay-lohan-jc-chasez-gwen-stefani-fat-joe-death-cab-for-cutie-more/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413223648/https://www.mtv.com/news/6lfy6s/for-the-record-quick-news-on-lindsay-lohan-jc-chasez-gwen-stefani-fat-joe-death-cab-for-cutie-more |archive-date=2023-04-13 |access-date=2021-06-25 |website=MTV |language=en}}</ref> ''The Story of Kate''.<ref>{{cite AV media |title=JC Interviews with Davey Morris |publisher=[[WPRO-FM]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIN9qRLgoi8 |date=February 2, 2007 |via=[[YouTube]] |quote=Tentatively the album is gonna be called ''Kate''. |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210731064002/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIN9qRLgoi8 |archive-date=July 31, 2021 |access-date=July 31, 2021 }}</ref><ref name="Tecson">{{Cite web |last=Tecson |first=Brandee J. |date=2005-09-19 |title=JC Chasez Promises Next Solo Outing Will Be Less Schizophrenic |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1509842/jc-chasez-promises-next-solo-outing-will-be-less-schizophrenic/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413123733/https://www.mtv.com/news/5m54g4/jc-chasez-promises-next-solo-outing-will-be-less-schizophrenic |archive-date=2023-04-13 |access-date=2021-06-25 |website=MTV |language=en}}</ref> The album featured production from Chasez's former NSYNC bandmate Timberlake,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moss |first=Corey |date=2007-01-19 |title=JC Chasez Makes More 'Magic' With Justin; Ready To Bring 'Drama' |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1550354/jc-chasez-makes-more-magic-with-justin-ready-to-bring-drama/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413035041/https://www.mtv.com/news/zfg086/jc-chasez-makes-more-magic-with-justin-ready-to-bring-drama |archive-date=April 13, 2023 |access-date=2021-06-25 |website=MTV |language=en}}</ref> [[Timbaland]],<ref name="Tecson" /> Dallas Austin,<ref name="OKGo">{{Cite web |last=Harris |first=Chris |date=2006-09-05 |title=JC Chasez Works With Justin On Adultery Track, OK Go On Dance Moves |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1540203/jc-chasez-works-with-justin-on-adultery-track-ok-go-on-dance-moves/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230630193314/https://www.mtv.com/news/np0zw2/jc-chasez-works-with-justin-on-adultery-track-ok-go-on-dance-moves |archive-date=2023-06-30 |access-date=2021-06-25 |website=MTV |language=en}}</ref> [[Jimmy Harry]],<ref name="Tecson" /> and [[Emanuel Kiriakou]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=JC Chasez – Songs As Of 11/9/06 (2006, CDr)|website=[[Discogs]] |date=November 2006 |url=https://www.discogs.com/JC-Chasez-Songs-As-Of-11906/release/11495879|language=en|access-date=2021-06-25}}</ref> Timberlake, who produced a few songs for the album, said, "In my opinion, (JC) had the best voice out of all of us...Out of all the boy bands, call 'em what you will, he was the one that could out-sing all of us. And I've known him since I was twelve, so it was fun to sit behind the board and push him."<ref>{{cite web |last=Moss |first=Corey |date=August 16, 2006 |title=Justin Opens Up About Britney, Lance, JC And The Media |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/ikkg2k/justin-opens-up-about-britney-lance-jc-and-the-media |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128083042/https://www.mtv.com/news/ikkg2k/justin-opens-up-about-britney-lance-jc-and-the-media |archive-date=2022-11-28 |access-date=14 February 2013 |website=MTV}}</ref>
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In 2014, Chasez was selected to join the North American tour of [[Andrew Lloyd Webber]]'s [[rock opera]] ''[[Jesus Christ Superstar]]'' as [[Pontius Pilate]]. Other cast members included ''[[Superstar (UK TV series)|Superstar]]'' winner [[Ben Forster (actor)|Ben Forster]] and other well-known artists, including [[Incubus (band)|Incubus]]' [[Brandon Boyd]], [[Destiny's Child]]'s [[Michelle Williams (singer)|Michelle Williams]], and [[Public Image Ltd]]'s [[John Lydon]].<ref>{{cite web|date=April 4, 2014|title=JC Chasez, Michelle Williams and More Team Up for Jesus Christ Superstar North American Tour|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/528699/jc-chasez-michelle-williams-and-more-team-up-for-jesus-christ-superstar-north-american-tour|access-date=8 November 2015|website=[[E! Online]]|publisher=}}</ref> However, on May 30, 2014, the entire North American tour was abruptly canceled, with poor projected ticket sales cited as the reason.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/01/arts/music/anger-for-jesus-christ-superstar-cast-and-a-black-eye-for-its-promoter.html|title=Anger for 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Cast, and a Black Eye for Its Promoter|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|date=May 31, 2014 |access-date=8 November 2015|last1=Itzkoff |first1=Dave }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hayes|first=Stephanie|date=2 June 2014|title=Jesus Christ Superstar Arena Spectacular stars (including J.C. Chasez) blindsided by cancelation|url=https://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/stage/jesus-christ-superstar-arena-spectacular-stars-including-jc-chasez-shocked/2182546/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140604101549/https://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/stage/jesus-christ-superstar-arena-spectacular-stars-including-jc-chasez-shocked/2182546/|archive-date=4 June 2014|access-date=|website=[[Tampa Bay Times]]|language=en}}</ref>
In 2014, Chasez was selected to join the North American tour of [[Andrew Lloyd Webber]]'s [[rock opera]] ''[[Jesus Christ Superstar]]'' as [[Pontius Pilate]]. Other cast members included ''[[Superstar (UK TV series)|Superstar]]'' winner [[Ben Forster (actor)|Ben Forster]] and other well-known artists, including [[Incubus (band)|Incubus]]' [[Brandon Boyd]], [[Destiny's Child]]'s [[Michelle Williams (singer)|Michelle Williams]], and [[Public Image Ltd]]'s [[John Lydon]].<ref>{{cite web|date=April 4, 2014|title=JC Chasez, Michelle Williams and More Team Up for Jesus Christ Superstar North American Tour|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/528699/jc-chasez-michelle-williams-and-more-team-up-for-jesus-christ-superstar-north-american-tour|access-date=8 November 2015|website=[[E! Online]]|publisher=}}</ref> However, on May 30, 2014, the entire North American tour was abruptly canceled, with poor projected ticket sales cited as the reason.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/01/arts/music/anger-for-jesus-christ-superstar-cast-and-a-black-eye-for-its-promoter.html|title=Anger for 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Cast, and a Black Eye for Its Promoter|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|date=May 31, 2014 |access-date=8 November 2015|last1=Itzkoff |first1=Dave }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hayes|first=Stephanie|date=2 June 2014|title=Jesus Christ Superstar Arena Spectacular stars (including J.C. Chasez) blindsided by cancelation|url=https://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/stage/jesus-christ-superstar-arena-spectacular-stars-including-jc-chasez-shocked/2182546/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140604101549/https://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/stage/jesus-christ-superstar-arena-spectacular-stars-including-jc-chasez-shocked/2182546/|archive-date=4 June 2014|access-date=|website=[[Tampa Bay Times]]|language=en}}</ref>


Along with [[Miguel (singer)|Miguel]] and [[Aloe Blacc]], Chasez was featured on a new version of "[[My Girl (Temptations song)|My Girl]]" with [[Smokey Robinson]] on the album ''[[Smokey & Friends]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Ayee|first=Gloria|date=August 22, 2014|title=Aloe Blacc & JC Chasez Talk Making of Smokey Robinson's 'My Girl' Remake|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6221991/aloe-blacc-jc-chasez-smokey-robinson-my-girl|access-date=25 September 2019|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref> In 2015, Chasez appeared, along with [[3OH!3]], on the title track of the [[Blues Traveler]] album ''[[Blow Up the Moon]]'', and on the song's accompanying music video.<ref>{{cite web|title=Blues Traveler "Blow Up the Moon" (featuring 3OH!3 and JC Chasez)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAAyGv12i7g|url-status=live|website=YouTube|date=September 21, 2016|publisher=Loud & Proud Records|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926091320/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAAyGv12i7g|archive-date=September 26, 2021|access-date=September 26, 2021}}</ref> In 2016, Chasez starred in the film ''[[Opening Night (2016 film)|Opening Night]]'', in which he played a dramatized version of himself.<ref>{{cite web|last=Palmieri |first=Lea |url=https://decider.com/2017/08/29/jc-chasez-opening-night-netflix |title=JC Chasez Stars In 'Opening Night' On Netflix – And It's Required Viewing For All *NSYNC Fans|date=August 29, 2017 |publisher=Decider |access-date=25 September 2019}}</ref>
Along with [[Miguel (singer)|Miguel]] and [[Aloe Blacc]], Chasez was featured on a new version of "[[My Girl (Temptations song)|My Girl]]" with [[Smokey Robinson]] on the album ''[[Smokey & Friends]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Ayee|first=Gloria|date=August 22, 2014|title=Aloe Blacc & JC Chasez Talk Making of Smokey Robinson's 'My Girl' Remake|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/aloe-blacc-jc-chasez-smokey-robinson-my-girl-6221991/|access-date=25 September 2019|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref> In 2015, Chasez appeared, along with [[3OH!3]], on the title track of the [[Blues Traveler]] album ''[[Blow Up the Moon]]'', and on the song's accompanying music video.<ref>{{cite web|title=Blues Traveler "Blow Up the Moon" (featuring 3OH!3 and JC Chasez)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAAyGv12i7g|url-status=live|website=YouTube|date=September 21, 2016|publisher=Loud & Proud Records|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926091320/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAAyGv12i7g|archive-date=September 26, 2021|access-date=September 26, 2021}}</ref> In 2016, Chasez starred in the film ''[[Opening Night (2016 film)|Opening Night]]'', in which he played a dramatized version of himself.<ref>{{cite web|last=Palmieri |first=Lea |url=https://decider.com/2017/08/29/jc-chasez-opening-night-netflix |title=JC Chasez Stars In 'Opening Night' On Netflix – And It's Required Viewing For All *NSYNC Fans|date=August 29, 2017 |publisher=Decider |access-date=25 September 2019}}</ref>


In April 2019, Chasez and bandmates [[Lance Bass]], [[Joey Fatone]], and [[Chris Kirkpatrick]] performed with [[Ariana Grande]] as part of headlining set at [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella]].<ref>{{cite magazine |date=April 15, 2019 |title=Ariana Grande Rules Coachella with 'NSYNC in Throwback-Fueled Set |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ariana-grande-coachella-headlining-set-822243/ |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |access-date=25 September 2019}}</ref>
In April 2019, Chasez and bandmates [[Lance Bass]], [[Joey Fatone]], and [[Chris Kirkpatrick]] performed with [[Ariana Grande]] as part of headlining set at [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella]].<ref>{{cite magazine |date=April 15, 2019 |title=Ariana Grande Rules Coachella with 'NSYNC in Throwback-Fueled Set |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ariana-grande-coachella-headlining-set-822243/ |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |access-date=25 September 2019}}</ref>


In January 2023, Chasez appeared as a guest on former bandmate [[Lance Bass]]' ''Frosted Tips'' podcast, and revealed he is currently working on a musical.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2023 |title=Frosted Tips with Lance Bass: JC Chasez (*NSYNC) |url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jc-chasez-nsync/id1661154206?i=1000593088790 |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=Apple Podcasts |language=en-US}}</ref>
In January 2023, Chasez appeared as a guest on former bandmate [[Lance Bass]]' ''Frosted Tips'' podcast, and revealed he is currently working on a musical.<ref name="podcasts.apple.com"/>


On September 12, 2023, following weeks of teasers and speculation regarding a potential reunion, Chasez and the other four members of [[NSYNC]] appeared together at the [[2023 MTV Video Music Awards]] to present the award for Best Pop to [[Taylor Swift]].<ref>{{cite magazine |title=*NSYNC Reunite at 2023 VMAs to Present Taylor Swift with Best Pop Video — and Friendship Bracelets! |url=https://people.com/mtv-vmas-2023-nsync-reunite-present-taylor-swift-award-7693165 |access-date=25 September 2023 |magazine=People |date=2023-09-12}}</ref> On September 14, it was confirmed the group recorded a new song titled "Better Place" for the [[DreamWorks Animation]] film ''[[Trolls Band Together]]''. The song, which was released on September 29, 2023, was the group's first new song in 22 years.<ref>{{cite web |title=*NSYNC Confirms New Song 'Better Place' with 'Trolls Band Together' Trailer After MTV VMAs Reunion |url=https://people.com/nsync-confirms-new-song-better-place-trolls-band-together-trailer-7969600 |access-date=25 September 2023 |website=People |date=2023-09-14}}</ref>
On September 12, 2023, following weeks of teasers and speculation regarding a potential reunion, Chasez and the other four members of [[NSYNC]] appeared together at the [[2023 MTV Video Music Awards]] to present the award for Best Pop to [[Taylor Swift]].<ref>{{cite magazine |title=*NSYNC Reunite at 2023 VMAs to Present Taylor Swift with Best Pop Video — and Friendship Bracelets! |url=https://people.com/mtv-vmas-2023-nsync-reunite-present-taylor-swift-award-7693165 |access-date=25 September 2023 |magazine=People |date=2023-09-12}}</ref> On September 14, it was confirmed the group recorded a new song titled "Better Place" for the [[DreamWorks Animation]] film ''[[Trolls Band Together]]''. The song, which was released on September 29, 2023, was the group's first new song in 22 years.<ref>{{cite web |title=*NSYNC Confirms New Song 'Better Place' with 'Trolls Band Together' Trailer After MTV VMAs Reunion |url=https://people.com/nsync-confirms-new-song-better-place-trolls-band-together-trailer-7969600 |access-date=25 September 2023 |website=People |date=2023-09-14}}</ref>
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Joshua Scott "JC" Chasez (Template:IPAc-en; born August 8, 1976) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer. He started his career as a singer, actor, and dancer on The All-New Mickey Mouse Club before rising to prominence as a member of the boy band NSYNC in the late 90s and early 2000s. The band has sold over 70 million records, becoming one of the best-selling boy bands of all time.[1] Chasez released his debut single "Blowin' Me Up (With Her Love)" in 2002, following NSYNC's decision to go on a hiatus earlier that year. Schizophrenic, his debut solo album, was released in 2004. Chasez has written and produced for a wide variety of music acts such as Liam Payne, Diplo, Backstreet Boys, McFly, The Cheetah Girls, Sugababes, Victoria Duffield, and Matthew Morrison. He also served as a judge on the first seven seasons of America's Best Dance Crew.

Early life

Joshua Scott Chasez was born on August 8, 1976, in Washington, D.C.Template:Efn[2][3] When he was five years old, his biological mother entrusted guardianship of her son to her own former foster parents Roy and Karen Chasez, who worked as a technology company consultant and an editor, respectively.[4] He was adopted by the couple who lived in Bowie, Maryland, and was raised Mennonite[5] along with his younger siblings, Tyler and Heather.[6] Chasez attended the former Robert Goddard Middle School and Bowie High School.[7][8] He then got transferred to Dr. Phillips High School after moving to Florida to film The All New Mickey Mouse Club.[9]

Career

As a child, Chasez was extremely shy, but became interested in dance and got involved in competitive dance troupes.[10] When he was 13, he entered a talent contest on a dare from a friend. He sang "Right Here Waiting" by Richard Marx and won first place.[4][11][12][13] In 1990, his mother saw auditions for the Disney movie Newsies advertised in The Washington Post and encouraged him to try out. At the audition, Chasez was told that he was not the correct age for the character role they were casting for that day and was turned down. He was then told that there were auditions for Disney Channel's revival of The Mickey Mouse Club next door.[9] After successfully auditioning for The All New Mickey Mouse Club, Chasez was cast as a Mouseketeer in the fourth season and subsequently moved to Orlando to film the show. He went by his initials because there was already another cast member named Josh (Ackerman).[10] Chasez was on the show from 1991 to 1995, seasons 4 through 7. During his time on the show, he befriended future bandmate Justin Timberlake and performed alongside Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Keri Russell, Ryan Gosling, Rhona Bennett, and Tony Lucca.[12] In 1995, it was announced that the show would not return for a new season.

After The All New Mickey Mouse Club, Chasez attempted to pursue a solo music career in Los Angeles, but decided to return home to Maryland after he was left feeling cheated.[12] On his drive back he stopped at Justin Timberlake's house in Memphis, Tennessee, where they wrote demos together.[12] Chasez and Timberlake eventually went to Nashville to continue writing songs and demo tracks with Robin Wiley, who had been a songwriter and vocal coach on The All New Mickey Mouse Club.[12]

Timberlake then got a phone call from Chris Kirkpatrick, who was asking him to join what would become the boy band NSYNC. Timberlake decided to join the group and recommended Chasez as well. Chasez was still back home in Maryland saving up to return to Nashville.[12] Together the three of them then decided to go to Orlando to look for a baritone. There they ran into Joey Fatone, who already knew Kirkpatrick from their time working together at Universal Studios Florida and was already acquainted with Chasez and Timberlake through friends from their time on The Mickey Mouse Club. After several auditions, the group recruited Jason Galasso as their bass singer.[12] Timberlake's mother created the name NSYNC after she took the last letter of each of the initial members' names: JustiN, ChriS, JoeY, JasoN, and JC and commented on how "in sync" the group's singing voices were.[14][15] After Galasso decided to permanently leave the group, he was soon replaced by Lance Bass.

1995–2002: NSYNC

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Chasez and Timberlake served as the two lead singers of the boy band NSYNC. The group was formed in 1995 by Chris Kirkpatrick, and they began recording and performing the following year in Europe.[12] In 1998, the band released its debut album *NSYNC which sold 11 million copies, earning them popularity in the United States with four number one singles including Tearin' Up My Heart and (God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time on You.[16] After the band had a series of legal struggles with manager Lou Pearlman, they signed with Jive Records. They released their third studio album No Strings Attached in 2000, which became the fastest-selling album of all time, selling 2.4 million copies in the first week. They held this record until 2015 when Adele surpassed the single-week sales record with her third album 25. Singles from the No Strings Attached album include "Bye Bye Bye", "This I Promise You", and the number one hit "It's Gonna Be Me". The band produced their fourth studio album, Celebrity in 2001, which sold 1.8 million copies in the first week. NSYNC performed at the Academy Awards in 2000,[17] the 2002 Winter Olympics,[18] and the Super Bowl XXXV halftime show.[19] The group sold more than 70 million records globally, making them the fifth-best selling boy band in history.[20]

After their Celebrity Tour in 2002, NSYNC went on an indefinite hiatus but never formally disbanded.[21][22][23]

2002–2007: Solo years

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Chasez signing an autograph

While still a member of NSYNC, Chasez appeared on the remix and album versions of the 1999 single "Bring It All to Me" by the girl group Blaque, though his vocals were credited to NSYNC as a whole. During the band's time Chasez became involved with songwriting and production for his group and other artists, including Wild Orchid.[24][25]

During NSYNC's hiatus, Chasez continued to work as a songwriter and producer. Producer Dallas Austin asked Chasez to record the song "Blowin' Me Up (With Her Love)" for the Drumline soundtrack, which was later released as a single.[26] Chasez subsequently began work on a solo album with Jive Records, with tracks written and produced by Austin, Basement Jaxx, Robb Boldt and Riprock 'n' Alex G as well as Chasez.[27][28] After numerous delays,[29] his debut album Schizophrenic was released in February 2004.[30] Promotion for the album was affected by former bandmate Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson's Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy, after which Chasez was dropped from performing at half-time at the 2004 Pro Bowl. With the NFL unhappy with the lyrics of the single "Some Girls (Dance with Women)" expressing too much sexuality, Chasez agreed to alter his performance[31] but was met with too much resistance from the organizers, who ultimately replaced Chasez's act with Hawaiian hula dancers.[32][33][34]

At the same time, Chasez sang vocals on the Basement Jaxx track, "Plug It In", which reached number one in the UK Dance Charts. Following the release of Schizophrenic, Chasez began work on his second album,[35] The Story of Kate.[36][37] The album featured production from Chasez's former NSYNC bandmate Timberlake,[38] Timbaland,[37] Dallas Austin,[39] Jimmy Harry,[37] and Emanuel Kiriakou.[40] Timberlake, who produced a few songs for the album, said, "In my opinion, (JC) had the best voice out of all of us...Out of all the boy bands, call 'em what you will, he was the one that could out-sing all of us. And I've known him since I was twelve, so it was fun to sit behind the board and push him."[41]

Though slated for release in 2006,[37] The Story of Kate was delayed to the following year.[39] The two lead singles, "Until Yesterday" and "You Ruined Me" were released online.[42] Chasez performed material from the new album during guests spots on TV shows Ghost Whisperer,[43] Las Vegas,[44] and Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious.[45] After the album's release was further stalled,[46] it was effectively cancelled when Chasez and Jive parted ways through mutual decision in September 2007.[47]

2008–2024: America's Best Dance Crew, songwriting and occasional NSYNC reunions

Though the Story of Kate was never released, Chasez continues to work as a songwriter and producer, with songs written for David Archuleta,[48] Matthew Morrison[49] and Backstreet Boys.[50] He has written for Taemin,[51] Liz,[52] and NU'EST.[53] In 2008 he became a judge on Randy Jackson's America's Best Dance Crew on MTV,[54] serving on the panel for the first seven seasons of the show's original run.

In November 2010, the song "IF U C Kate" written by Dallas Austin, Taio Cruz, Alan Nglish, and Chasez was featured on the British band McFly's album, Above the Noise. Chasez wrote and produced two songs on AJ McLean's debut album Have It All, released in the US in February 2011.

In February 2012, Chasez and producer Jimmy Harry held auditions for an all-girl group[55] which was formed in November the same year under the name Girl Radical.[56] Girl Radical was an eleven-member pop musical act inspired by large Asian pop supergroups.[57][58]

NSYNC performed for the first time together again at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards to mark Timberlake winning the Video Vanguard Award.[59]

In 2014, Chasez was selected to join the North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar as Pontius Pilate. Other cast members included Superstar winner Ben Forster and other well-known artists, including Incubus' Brandon Boyd, Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams, and Public Image Ltd's John Lydon.[60] However, on May 30, 2014, the entire North American tour was abruptly canceled, with poor projected ticket sales cited as the reason.[61][62]

Along with Miguel and Aloe Blacc, Chasez was featured on a new version of "My Girl" with Smokey Robinson on the album Smokey & Friends.[63] In 2015, Chasez appeared, along with 3OH!3, on the title track of the Blues Traveler album Blow Up the Moon, and on the song's accompanying music video.[64] In 2016, Chasez starred in the film Opening Night, in which he played a dramatized version of himself.[65]

In April 2019, Chasez and bandmates Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, and Chris Kirkpatrick performed with Ariana Grande as part of headlining set at Coachella.[66]

In January 2023, Chasez appeared as a guest on former bandmate Lance Bass' Frosted Tips podcast, and revealed he is currently working on a musical.[9]

On September 12, 2023, following weeks of teasers and speculation regarding a potential reunion, Chasez and the other four members of NSYNC appeared together at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards to present the award for Best Pop to Taylor Swift.[67] On September 14, it was confirmed the group recorded a new song titled "Better Place" for the DreamWorks Animation film Trolls Band Together. The song, which was released on September 29, 2023, was the group's first new song in 22 years.[68]

2024–present: Playing with Fire

On March 13, 2024, NSYNC reunited and performed live at Justin Timberlake's "One Night Only" show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. They debuted their new song "Paradise" and performed their other songs like "Bye Bye Bye" and "It's Gonna Be Me". The performance was the first time all five NSYNC members had performed together since the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. "Paradise" is one of the tracks from Timberlake's album Everything I Thought It Was.

On October 25, 2024, Chasez released Playing with Fire, a musical concept album that he produced with Jimmy Harry.[69] Inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, the work features Chasez's vocals alongside singers Cardamon Rozzi and Lily Elise.[70]

Filmography

Films
Year Title Role Notes
2000 Longshot Pizzeria Worker Along with NSYNC, credited as Joshua Chasez in credits
2008 Killer Movie Ted Buckley
2009 21 and a Wake-Up Dr. Tom Drury
2014 Red Sky Alex Cruise
2017 Opening Night Himself
2019 The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story Himself Documentary film on YouTube
2020 Famous Adjacent Himself
2023 Trolls Band Together Hype Voice
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1991–1996 The All New Mickey Mouse Club Himself Seasons 4–7
2000 Saturday Night Live Himself / Musical Guest Along with NSYNC
Live with Regis Himself / co-host
Billboard Music Awards Himself / co-host
2001 The Simpsons Himself "New Kids on the Blecch" (Season 12, episode 14)
2002 Summer Music Mania Himself / co-host Also hosted by Chris Kirkpatrick and Jennifer Love Hewitt
What I Like About You Himself "Spa Day" (Season 1, episode 2)
2003 Greetings from Tucson Jay Dugray "Home Sweet Home" (Season 1, episode 18)
2004 All That Himself "JC Chasez/Drake Bell" (Season 9, episode 7)
2005 What's New, Scooby-Doo? Himself "A Scooby-Doo Valentine" (Season 3, episode 3)
2006 Ghost Whisperer Samson "The Curse of the Ninth" (Season 2, episode 9)
2007 Britain's Next Top Model Himself Week 2 (Cycle 3)
2008 Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious Himself "Confidence" (Season 1, episode 2)
Las Vegas William "I Could Eat a Horse" (Season 5, episode 12)
2008–2012 America's Best Dance Crew Himself / Judge Seasons 1–7

Award nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Template:Abbreviation
1993 Young Artist Awards Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Youth Series or Variety Show The All New Mickey Mouse Club Nominated [71]
2000 Grammy Awards Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals "Music of My Heart" Nominated [72]
Best Country Collaboration with Vocals "God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You" Nominated
2001 Grammy Awards Record of the Year "Bye Bye Bye" Nominated
Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals "Bye Bye Bye" Nominated
Best Pop Vocal Album No Strings Attached Nominated
2002 Grammy Awards Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals "Gone" Nominated
Best Pop Vocal Album "Celebrity" Nominated
2003 Grammy Awards Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals "Girlfriend" Nominated
2003 Teen Choice Awards Choice Music – Male Artist Nominated [73]
2003 MTV Video Music Awards Best Video from a Film "Blowin' Me Up (With Her Love)" Nominated [74]
2005 Groovevolt Music and Fashion Awards Best Deep Cut "Dear Goodbye" Nominated [75]
2025 Grammy Awards Best Song Written for Visual Media "Better Place" Nominated [76]

Discography

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