“My goal was to become a president one day,” the 16-year-old musician-actor and all-around teen heartthrob said in an interview on Friday. “I’ve kind of been thinking about it since the time I was 7.”
While he may one day realize his presidential dreams, for now, he will have to settle for being a part of the historic inauguration of Barack Obama with brothers Nick and Joe. The Jonas Brothers are playing a concert Monday in downtown Washington for military families. Set to air on the Disney Channel, the concert will also feature Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Bow Wow.
“We’re just really pumped to be there with such a historical inauguration,” Nick Jonas said.
The Grammy-nominated trio said they’ll be performing their tunes “Love Bug” and “Burnin’ Up” during their Washington performance. The tunes are particular favorites of the Obama daughters, Malia and Sasha, the brothers said later at a Television Critics Association news conference.
Jill Biden and Michelle Obama are hosting the event at DC’s Verizon Center with their families, but it won’t be the first time the Jonas Brothers have come face-to-face with Sasha and Malia.
“Very sweet girls,” Nick Jonas said. “We met ‘em when we were on ‘Ellen.’ And it was before he became the president-elect. So we’ll see them again now and give them a big ‘Congratulations.’”
The Jonas Brothers had also visited the White House under the Bush administration to perform at the Easter Egg Roll. They said they had no comment about a campaign by Quincy Jones and others for Obama to create a new post of Secretary of Culture.
“As a band, we just kind of take a step back away from the whole political side of things and just enjoy the music and get to meet amazing people and get to do amazing things,” Kevin Jonas said. “And we’re just really honored to be a part of this incredible thing.”
The Jonas Brothers, who are up for best new artist at the Grammys, are also set to perform at the awards show Feb. 8. They also are due to star in a film due in theaters next month: “Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience.”
“It’s exciting for us to finally get to do something like this and have our first movie and especially do it with what we love, music,” Joe Jonas said. “And hopefully everyone will like it.”
Demi Lovato calls it a “huge honor” to be a part of the Kids’ Inaugural Concert on Monday. But, the “Sonny with a Chance” star is hoping that by the time the show rolls around, she’ll have calmed her nerves calmed.
“I’m ridiculously nervous, to a point where I don’t know what I’ll be able to do with myself,” the 16-year-old told TVGuide.com, adding that she’ll be performing her songs “Get Back” and “La-La Land.” “I hope I don’t fall!
“It’s not just another president,” the Disney star added (as if she’s been around for other inaugurations). “It’s Obama.”
Also on hand for the concert will be , Bow Wow, Usher, as well as Sasha and Malia Obama’s favorites, the Jonas Brothers, who also said they’re honored to be part of the weekend’s celebration. The concert is being hosted by Michelle Obama and Jill Biden, and will take place at the Verizon Center.
“It’s absolutely an honor to be able to perform,” Nick said. “What we’re doing [with this concert] is for the children and families of the military. We could not have been more thrilled to do that specifically.”
According to the Presidential Inaugural Committee, the show’s audience will consist of active-duty, reserve, guard and injured members of the military and their families, as well as families of fallen soldiers. It will air on the Disney Channel at 8 p.m. ET.
Meanwhile, Nick’s older brother Kevin, had more selfish reasons for signing up for the concert. “I know there’s a bowling alley [in the White House],” Kevin joked. “I just want to hang out!”
~Disney jonessing for Jonas Brothers
~Here you can listen to the JBs and Demi's interview on Radio Disney and see pics too.
Just Jared Jr Posts:
1. Nick & Frankie Jonas Moves Towards Mowtown
Videos!!:
JB talks about performing at the Inaugural Concert
sneak peek of the tonight music video
jonas brothers song-infatuation (japanese song)
Killing time
Ranking!!:
Radio Disney top 30
#4 Lovebug
#8 BB Good
Photos!!:
Joe & Kevin at LAX
Nick and frankie at LAX
Some JONAS Stills
Also - I put this last cuz its the best part of the post- you can download the Tonight music video here. Enjoy!
Peace out,go green,
kali
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