Big Rob, Demi Lovato, John Legend.
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The Jonas Brothers have it figured out. So many of their peers and colleagues from Disney Channel or the 2000s/2010s music scene are re-recording their music or making a comeback to the studio. Why not give them a platform for their return? It’s a win-win; their crowd, who obviously is very nostalgic for their favorite Disney band, will love it, the musicians get exposure to their direct audience, and the Jonas Brothers get to book their pals/idols. It’s simply too good. Below, every band jam, pop star surprise, and Disney reunion from the Greetings from Your Hometown tour (More like Greetings from Your Beloved iTunes library.)
*While technically not everyone on this list appeared on Disney Channel, they were absolutely being played on Radio Disney. Or by tween with an iPod Nano in the 2010s. It’s also fair to say they weren’t only famous on Disney Channel, but that’s probably where you first met them.
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This is real. Demi Lovato reunited with her ex Joe Jonas on the August 10 show to sing Camp Rock favs like “This Is Me” and “Wouldn’t Change a Thing.” They’re exactly where they’re supposed to be — making a big comeback.
His “Beautiful Soul” joined the brothers in Fenway Park before he started “Leavin’” after his set was done.
The crowd was on fire as Big Rob surprised everyone with his “Burnin’ Up” verse during opening night.
The Click Five is now the Click Three (not really, but three original members are still in the band), and they obviously sang, “Just the Girl,” even if she, like, totally wouldn’t care.
A powerhouse singer in her teens and a powerhouse singer in her adulthood, JoJo probably makes everyone almost faint as she came out to sing “Leave (Get Out).” Has Boston checked their seismometer for that date? There might be some interesting readings from all the jumping and dancing.
Cabrera stopped “On the Way Down” in Texas to sing his 2004 hit. Similar to other early 2000s guests, he also re-recorded his hit recently.
It was worth it. After a seven-year hiatus, Ally Brooke, Normani, Dinah Jane, and Lauren Jauregui announced their comeback during the Dallas show, singing “Work From Home” and “Worth It.”
5SOS had the perfect crowd to surprise with “She Looks So Perfect.” Because if you bought tickets to see a boy band, wouldn’t you love to see another boy band? The answer is yes.
They were “Meant to Live” on the MetLife stage after re-recording their Columbia Records debut of The Beautiful Letdown. Switchfoot joined the brothers on tour twice, singing “Dare You to Move” in Chula Vista for the second cameo.
All Time Low jumped in at the Gainesville show to sing “Dear Maria, Count Me In.”
Mmmmmm yeah. Another trio of brothers came to sing “MMMBop” for Virginia Beach crowd.
Cartel has a lot to say. They sang “Say Anything (Else)” in Hershey, PA. The band recently rereleased their hit album Chroma, out now.
You don’t need a reason to see Hoobastank. They surprised all the millennials in the crowd to sing “The Reason.” A perfect evening if you ask me.
Joe shared how much Dashboard Confessional has influenced his songwriting, specifically with “Take a Breath.” They sang “Vindicated” in Fenway Park.
A perfect surprise for those who love a good iPod playlist. The Chicago, Tinley Park enjoyed “Hey There Delilah,” and most likely experienced a nostalgic drive home, thinking of their MySpace profile song.
The Jonas Brothers dared to ask: Hey, what other song can we add to the setlist that will make everyone cry? The easiest answer is “All of Me” from John Legend for their LA show.
On opening night, he sang “Loved You Better,” his collab with the boys on Greetings from Your Hometown.
If the world was ending, JP Saxe has the perfect song for it. He sang “If the World Was Ending” and stayed on stage to play guitar during “Gotta Find You.”
The love for Alessia Cara is multi-generational for the Jonas family. Kevin shared how much his family, specifically his daughters, love her music as she sang “Scars to Your Beautiful” in Toronto.
There’s always room to introduce a rising star to new audiences. Russell Dickerson came out to sing “Happen to Me” in Detroit.
Peter Pan Syndrome? Yuck! Kelsea Ballerini singing “Peter Pan” in Dallas? Hooray!
The singer and former Dancing With The Stars star (who famously tried to get voted off the show because he really missed his cat) sang “I’m Yours” in Chula Vista.
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