'''Nicholas Scott Lachey''' (born November 9, 1973, in Harlan, Kentucky) is an American pop music singer who rose to fame in the mid-1990s as a writer and joint lead vocalist along with founding member Jeff Timmons of the band ''98 Degrees''. The group also included Lachey's brother Drew Lachey and classmate Justin Jeffre. They have sold over 10 million records worldwide and charted no fewer than 8 top 40 singles.
Lachey starred in the hit reality television series ''
Newlyweds'' with his then-wife, fellow pop singer Jessica Simpson, which ran on MTV for two seasons from 2003 to 2005.
Following months of rumors and tabloid speculation, they announced their separation in November 2005, and were divorced in early 2006. On Friday, June 30, 2006, Lachey and Simpson's divorce became final.
Early life
Lachey was born on the border of Kentucky and Virginia in Harlan, Kentucky to Cate Fopma-Leimbach and John Lachey. Growing up in Ohio, he attended Cincinnati's well regarded public School for Creative and Performing Arts, developing his vocal talent and aspiring to become an entertainer. However, it wasn't until studying at Miami University in Ohio (majoring in Sports Medicine) that he realized his dream and followed his SCPA pals to Los Angeles. Lachey with his friend Jeff Timmons plus his brother Drew Lachey and classmate Justin Jeffre all auditioned in Hollywood and formed the 1990s boy band 98 Degrees. Lachey is also a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at Miami University. Lachey is also the godfather of Isabella Claire Lachey, daughter of his younger brother Drew Lachey.
Career
98 Degrees
right|frame|98 DegreesLachey was a member of the band 98 Degrees. Other band members were his brother Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre and Jeff Timmons. 98 Degrees have released 4 albums to date. Their debut album was the self-titled 98 Degrees, however the band's first real success came with their follow up album 98 Degrees and Rising. Other albums include This Christmas and Revelation. In 2002 they released a compilation album "The Collection", and at that point 98 Degrees has sold over 10 million records.
Currently the group is on hiatus with each member pursuing personal interests. They are expected to start work on their next album later this year.
As of early 2006, both Nick Lachey and former bandmate Jeff Timmons have stated that their group, 98 Degrees, will have another album in the near future. According to sources, after Nick Lachey and Jeff Timmons both release their sophomore solo albums, 98 Degrees will be working on their next album.
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
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