The Jonas Brothers, who were famously dropped by Columbia in 2007 after their debut, 'It's About Time,' sold just 65,000 copies are thrilled with their Grammy nomination. Photo Credit: Sawf News/Video GrabDecember 04, 2008, (Sawf News) - The Jonas Brothers, who were famously dropped by Columbia in 2007 after their debut, It's About Time, sold just 65,000 copies are thrilled with their Grammy nomination.
The sibling rockers were nominated in the Best New Artist category along with Adele, Duffy, Lady Antebellum and Jazmine Sullivan.
Artiste in contention for the nomination who did not get the nod include Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus.
Speaking to MTV News at the Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, December 3, shortly after the nominations were announced during a one-hour special concert broadcast live on CBS, Nick Jonas told MTV News:
"When you start in a band as an artist you say, 'One day, I'll be nominated for a Grammy.' It happened, and we're just so honored,"
"The air just kind of leaves your lungs," Kevin added. "It was kind of awesome!"
"It was kind of a sigh of relief along with immediate excitement. We didn't know what to think!" Nick chipped. "
The band, fondly referred to as JoBros, is now in league with recent past nominees like Carrie Underwood, John Legend and Alicia Keys.
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