Adam Levine is a musician, songwriter, and television personality. He is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the pop rock band Maroon 5, which has released several chart-topping hits including “Moves Like Jagger,” “Payphone,” and “Sugar.” Levine is also a coach on the singing competition television series The Voice, which has aired on NBC since 2011.
Levine was born in 1979 in Los Angeles, California. He began playing music at a young age, and formed Maroon 5 in 1994 with some of his high school friends. The band gained popularity in the early 2000s with the release of their debut album “Songs About Jane,” which featured hits such as “This Love” and “She Will Be Loved.” Maroon 5 has since released several more successful albums, and has won three Grammy Awards.
In addition to his music career, Levine has also made appearances on television and in films. He has served as a coach on The Voice since its inception, and has also appeared on shows such as American Horror Story: Asylum and Comedy Central’s The Comedy Jam.
Levine is married to model Behati Prinsloo, and the couple has two daughters. He is known for his distinctive voice and energetic stage presence, and has garnered a large following of fans around the world.
Awards
Adam Levine is a musician and television personality who has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades throughout his career.
As the lead vocalist and guitarist for the pop rock band Maroon 5, Levine has won three Grammy Awards. The band won their first Grammy in 2005 for Best New Artist, and won again in 2007 for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for their hit song “Makes Me Wonder.” They won a third Grammy in 2011 for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for their song “Misery.”
In addition to his Grammy Awards, Levine has also won several other awards for his work with Maroon 5. The band has received numerous American Music Awards, including Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group in 2005 and Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist in 2006. They have also won several MTV Video Music Awards, including Best Group Video in 2005 for “This Love” and Best Pop Video in 2007 for “Makes Me Wonder.”
Levine has also been recognized for his work as a coach on the singing competition television series The Voice. He has won three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program as a producer of the show.
In addition to these awards, Levine has also been honored with numerous other accolades, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and several awards from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He has been recognized for his contributions to the music industry and his impact on popular culture.
- 2006 – BMI Pop Awards Songwriter of the Year
- 2011 – OFTA Television Award Best Individual Host or Panelist in a Reality or Non-Fiction Program
- 2013 – BMI Pop Awards BMI President’s Award
- 2013 – BMI Pop Awards Song of the Year
- 2014 – BMI Pop Awards Songwriter of the Year
- 2014 – BMI Pop Awards Choice Reality Personality: Male
- 2015 – RTHK International Pop Poll Awards Top 10 International Gold Song
- 2016 – OFTA Television Award Best Individual Host or Panelist in a Reality or Non-Fiction Program
- 2018 – Variety’s Hitmakers Awards Hitmaker of the Year
- 2021 – Hollywood Music in Media Awards Original Song
Movies and Series Starring
Adam Levine is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the pop rock band Maroon 5, but he has also made appearances in a number of movies and television shows over the years. Here is a list of some notable movies and TV shows that Levine has appeared in:
Film
- 2005 – Email!
- 2007 – HJ Train
- 2010 – Vevey Forever
- 2010 – Music
- 2013 – Begin Again
- 2014 – Lennon or McCartney
- 2015 – Pitch Perfect 2
- 2015 -Unity
- 2015 – Klown Forever
- 2016 – Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
- 2017 – Fun Mom Dinner
- 2017 – The Clapper
- TBA – Untitled Maroon 5 documentary film
Television
- 1997 – Beverly Hills, 90210
- 2004–2021 – Saturday Night Live
- 2007 -Canadian Idol
- 2008 – Jimmy Kimmel’s Big Night of Stars
- 2008 – CSI: NY
- 2009 – 30 Rock
- 2011–2019 – The Voice
- 2011 – Top Gear
- 2011 – Top Chef Masters
- 2012 – American Horror Story: Asylum
- 2012 – The Haney Project
- 2013 – Family Guy
- 2016 – Broad City
- 2017 – Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar
- 2020 – The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions
- 2022 – Big Mouth
Adam Levine and Maroon 5
Adam Levine is the lead vocalist and guitarist for the pop rock band Maroon 5. The band was formed in 1994 in Los Angeles, California, and originally consisted of Levine, keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, bassist Mickey Madden, and drummer Ryan Dusick.
Maroon 5’s debut album, “Songs About Jane,” was released in 2002 and featured hit songs such as “This Love,” “She Will Be Loved,” and “Harder to Breathe.” The album was a commercial success, selling over 10 million copies worldwide, and helped to establish the band as one of the biggest pop acts of the early 2000s.
Since the release of “Songs About Jane,” Maroon 5 has released several more successful albums, including “It Won’t Be Soon Before Long” (2007), “Hands All Over” (2010), and “Overexposed” (2012). The band has also released a number of hit singles, including “Makes Me Wonder,” “Payphone,” and “Sugar,” which have helped to solidify their place in the pop music landscape.
Maroon 5 has won three Grammy Awards, and has been nominated for numerous other awards throughout their career. The band has a devoted fan base and has sold out arenas and stadium shows around the world.
Levine is known for his distinctive voice and energetic stage presence, and has helped to make Maroon 5 one of the most successful and enduring bands of the 21st century.
Wife and Children
Adam Levine is married to model Behati Prinsloo. The couple met in 2012 and got married in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in 2014.
Prinsloo is originally from Namibia, and has worked as a model for Victoria’s Secret and other major fashion brands. She has also appeared in several music videos, including Maroon 5’s “One More Night” and “Moves Like Jagger.”
Levine and Prinsloo have two daughters together. Their first daughter, Dusty Rose, was born in 2016, and their second daughter, Gio Grace, was born in 2018.
Levine has been open about his family life and his love for his wife and children. He has often spoken about the importance of balancing his work and personal life, and has said that his family is his top priority.
In addition to his wife and children, Levine is also the brother-in-law of model Erin Foster, who is married to his younger brother, Michael Levine.