Joshua Scott Chasez, professionally known as JC Chasez, was born on August 8, 1976, in Bowie, Maryland. As a child, he was extremely shy, but his life took a dramatic turn when a friend bet him $20 to participate in a talent show with two girls. Despite his initial hesitation, JC won the contest and discovered his passion for performing and singing. This early experience ignited a spark within him, and he went on to pursue his dreams with unwavering dedication.
In 1988, JC's mother, Karen Chasez, stumbled upon a local newspaper ad for a casting call for the revamped version of The Mickey Mouse Club, The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1989). She presented him with a choice: attend school or audition for the show. JC opted for the latter, selecting the song "Right Here Waiting" by Richard Marx for his audition. He was successfully cast alongside numerous future stars, including Keri Russell, Tony Lucca, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Justin Timberlake.
Due to another cast member sharing the same name, JC was nicknamed JC (his first and last initials),a moniker that would stick with him throughout his career. The All New Mickey Mouse Club was canceled in 1994, but JC's passion for music only intensified. He and Justin Timberlake began writing songs together, with the goal of forming a singing group. Later, they recruited Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, and Lance Bass to complete the lineup of 'N Sync in 1995.
The group gained immense popularity in Europe with hits like "Tearin' Up My Heart" and "I Want You Back." They returned to the United States in 1997, making their first performance in a Walmart parking lot. 'N Sync's debut album sold an impressive 12 million records, and their sophomore album "No Strings Attached" shattered record sales in its first weekend, selling 1.4 million copies and cementing their status as a global phenomenon.
In 2001, the group released their third album, Celebrity, which received critical and commercial acclaim. By the end of 2002, the members of 'N Sync were pursuing solo creative projects. JC had plans to release his solo debut, Schizophrenic, on February 24, 2004, with the hit single "Some Girls (Dance With Women)" spinning on MTV's Total Request Live (1998).
