Nick Lachey

Nick Lachey graduated from Cincinnati City’s School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) in 1992, and just 12 years later, he brought the “Taking the Stage” musical reality show, which documented the lives of SCPA students, to the airwaves of MTV. It’s just one of the ways the 40-year-old multi-platinum recording artist, actor and television personality has given back to public education and his alma mater. Lachey first rose to stardom as the lead singer of the pop band 98 Degrees, selling 10 million albums worldwide and charting several top-forty hits. Lachey later went onto star in "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica," one of MTV's most successful reality shows in the network's history. In 2003, Lachey launched a successful solo album career for which his second record, What’s Left of Me, went to #2 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart.  In January 2013, Lachey reunited with his group 98 Degrees and produced a new album then went on tour with pop bands New Kids on the Block and Boyz II Men. Inspired by the birth of his son Camden, Lachey also released a new lullaby album in partnership entitled “A Father’s Lullaby” in April 2013. Outside of the studio, Lachey has hosted several major national network programs and specials including "High School Musical: Get In the Picture," "Clash of the Choirs” (where Team Lachey took home the championship and a check for $250,000 for the Cincinnati Children's Hospital), NBC’s Rockefeller Christmas Spectacular and Macy’s 35th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. Lachey has also starred on several popular TV series including “Hawaii Five-O,” "One Tree Hill," “Charmed” and “Hope & Faith.” Behind the scenes, Lachey executive produced "Taking the Stage" for two seasons (2009-2011). In July 2013, Lachey hosted NBC’s musical game show “The Winner Is,” and in December, Lachey returned to host the fourth season of the a capella show "The Sing Off.” In March, Lachey joined VH1’s “Big Morning Buzz Live” as their Spring 2014 host. In addition to his success in the music and television industries, Lachey also remains a constant advocate for children’s and humanitarian causes through his work with organizations such as VH-1 Save The Music, Feeding America, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Make-a-Wish Foundation. He is also founder and President of The Nick Lachey Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping children, families and communities in need throughout the United States.