JOSH GROBAN ARRIVES IN TORONTO FOR MEDIA BLITZ | AUTOGRAPH GIVEAWAY

Josh Groban & Mr. Will-W.

This morning, self-proclaimed Over-thinker Josh Groban visited CHFI, Toronto's most prominent Soft Adult-Contemporary Radio Station, kicking-off a week of Press in the City to support his latest disc Illuminations. Despite being released mid-November, the Album has been slower to start in terms of sales than his four previous efforts.  Selling just-over half a million copies in the U.S., Illuminations quickly  reached Platinum sales in Canada.  Don't let numbers fool you though as despite Album Sales trending downwards, Groban is still every bit as relevant as ever, gaining much attention and laughs this past week after performing a parody of Rapper Kanye West's Tweets on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Running late for his appearance on The Mike & Erin Morning Show, Groban committed to signing Autographs and posing for Photos on his way out of the station.  As promised, he did just that.  Despite his Publicist from Warner Music Canada being eager to rush Groban off to his next appearance some 40 minutes later on CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show, the Singer/Songwriter/Actor was gracious in calling his own shots. Acknowledging to his Publicist how cold it was outside for Fans including myself and a Paparazzi, all rushing came to a quick halt.

I was getting ready to snap a Self-Portrait of myself with Groban, flipping the LED monitor from my Camera to which he commented, "I love those things, they're so handy!". I realized then that I had lost sensation in my fingers and wasn't able to press the shoot button.  Groban's Publicist then volunteered kindly to snap our Photo, before a few Photos were signed including one for you, my lovely Readers!  More details on that after the jump....

On the Singer's itinerary this week are appearances on CTV's Canada AM (tomorrow), CBC's George Stroumboulopoulous Tonight (today), an Autograph Signing at First Canadian Place (tomorrow) and an intimate concert at Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Thursday).  Please never accuse Groban of being lazy or having a lack of love for Toronto Fans.  

At the end of July we can expect to see Groban on the Big Screen in Stupid, Crazy, Love with heavy-hitters Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Steve Carrell, Marisa Tomei and red-hot Emma Stone, who will be playing his fiancée in the Film.  A Tour is also in-the-works for 2011.  Follow the Singer (yes, he's still Single) on Twitter here.

And yes, to qualify for this beautiful signed 6x8 Photo, leave me a comment with the title of your favourite track by Josh Groban by February 14, 2011 midnight.  All are welcome to enter.  Good luck, Mavenati!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)