"Growing up in the midwest grounds
you in a way that you don't get everywhere," says Nick,
who grew up in Cincinnati before moving to Los Angeles
to realize his dreams.

As one-fourth of the
vocal group sensation 98º,
Nick has enjoyed multi-platinum
sales and sold-out world tours.

"I've always maintained
an attitude of staying
as humble as I possibly
could."

"When I was little,
my mom used to say that
I could grow up to be a doctor,
" he says with a laugh.
"But she's always been supportive
of my decision to pursue
a singing career.

"I've definitely slept on enough floors."
His success ensures he'll never have to
do that again. But there are some things
he'll always retain from those early years.