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Jason Mraz Biography

Birth Name:Jason Thomas Mraz

Birth Place:Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Producer, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Is an avid supporter of various organizations, including VH1's Save The Music, True Colors Fund and Free The Slaves
  • Won the 2013 People's Choice Award for Favorite Male Artist
  • Studied at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City
  • Got his start performing at the local California coffeeshop Java Joe's
  • Is widely recognized for ad-libbing clever and satiracal lyrics while performing songs live
  • Has owned his own avocado farm in San Diego, Calif
  • In 2005, he opened for the Rolling Stones on their world tour

Awards

  • 2011Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA)-Best Original Song - Feature Film: winner