Josh Groban Invites Fan To Duet With Him – And She Blows The Audience Away

Oct 27, 2022

Josh Groban is a talented musician who has been a notable star since the 2000s. He is best known for being a singer and songwriter, and the star has even shown off his acting chops from time to time. Many people are familiar with his song “You Raise Me Up,” but Groban’s discography has gone far beyond this. 

Groban’s career in the arts initially started with him studying acting, but he switched to singing once his voice began taking on the tone we all know and love. Still, Groban never forgot his roots. While many people were ecstatic over his short recurring appearances on “The Office,” Groban wowed audiences with his Broadway debut in “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812,” which also earned him a Tony Award nomination.

With such a powerful voice and earnest lyrics, it’s easy to see why Groban has accumulated such a strong fan following. And some of his fans are equally as talented as him! Groban has performed with some bright stars over the years, including Andrea Bocelli and Idina Menzel, but he has also performed with some of his very own fans.

On July 23, 2013, Groban performed with one of his fans, and the end result was epic. The singer responded to a request from Maude Daigneault, a teen audience member during one of his “Straight To You” shows at Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada, to sing a duet. And their performance proved to be more than legendary. Keep reading to learn more about Groban’s career and his incredible performance with one of his fans.

Groban has enjoyed a tremendously successful career as a singer and songwriter. He is also known for his acting abilities. Groban has also done work as a producer during his career, according to Biography. He has solidified himself as one of the most recognizable and talented voices of his generation. He has the ability to put a unique spin and sound on any song that he covers.

There is no doubt that Groban is an international singing sensation. The talented performer has countless devoted fans around the world that love to flock to his live performances whenever they can.

Back in 2018, Groban brought the house down at New York City’s Madison Square Garden with a cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s song, “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Although Groban is able to sing most songs with ease, there was something truly special about his unique rendition of this inspiring track. He gave the classic tune a contemporary spin with his powerful vocals.

For the first half of the song, Groban's voice was only accompanied by his impressive piano skills. His enthralling vocals captivated the audience. As the song went on, backup singers and instrumentalists joined in to create a special gospel-like feel.

Classically trained and eminently experienced, the award-winning artist sang his heart out while playing the piano in his rendition of the classic 1970s song. What separated Groban’s performance from the iconic and fairly stripped-down original was Groban’s maximalist interpretation. The stage was crowded with other musicians.

On top of the packed stage, there was also a huge video screen in the background. But Groban proved that however difficult it might be to coordinate so many musicians and perform on such a crowded stage, it was worth it.

For those familiar with Groban’s work, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the musician was able to put his own inspirational spin on an already well-established hit, or that he has a talent for live performance. Early in his career, Groban made a name for himself with his cover of Secret Garden’s “You Raise Me Up,” which remained at the top of the adult contemporary charts for weeks in 2004, according to AllMusic. 

Following that success, Groban tried his hand at writing for film with his single “Believe” for “The Polar Express” soundtrack, which again spent weeks on the charts. But Groban’s talent is not limited to soundtrack writing and covering other musicians’ work — he also has a highly successful solo career of his own.

In a November 2020 interview with Music Talkers, Groban took a moment to thank his fans for listening to the new album and for their continued support.

“I just want to thank the fans for saving me in so many ways,” Groban told the publication. “I hear from so many of them how the music has meant so much to them and their lives, but it goes both ways. We need each other, and especially now. To have an outlet, a place to express and to have willing and patient listeners … it's everything and I’m grateful. My message is: thank you for following me down every road. Let's keep paving.” 

It is common for Groban to pick a fan to sing a duet with. When he gave a teenage fan the microphone at one of his shows in 2013, she quickly stole the show with her impressive talent.

The fan’s name is Maude Daigneault, and it turns out that she has some serious singing skills of her own. When Groban picked her to sing with him, she was thrilled. Though she was a bit overwhelmed at first, Maude told Groban that she wanted to sing the song “To Where You Are.”

A video of their performance has become super popular across the world wide web. The audience went crazy for Maude during this performance. Groban put the attention back on himself for a short time before giving the microphone back to Maude so that she could continue to wow the crowd. It was this kind of spontaneous occurrence that made live musical performances of Groban’s so captivating for his fans.

It was a performance that Maude certainly will never forget. She reflected on it in a Facebook post back in 2019. And in July 2021 – 10 years after her duet with Groban – she reminisced on that special performance. Maude wrote in a Facebook post:

“Last Friday (23th July, 2021), I was celebrating the fact that 10 years have passed (23th July, 2011) since my dream to sing in duet with Josh Groban came true ! So, for the occasion, I decided to share with you all something special.”

She uploaded a duet version of “To Where You Are” to YouTube, carrying on the iconic performance even more. It’s evident that singing on stage with Groban was very impactful on Maude’s musical journey, and it’s wonderful to see that she will always hold that song close to her heart.

What is your favorite Josh Groban song? Were you blown away by the amount of talent that this young lady has? Let us know, and be sure and pass it along to your family and friends.