Nick Jonas Pairs Jonas Brothers Songs with New York Teams Ahead of MSG Concerts

The brothers, raised in New Jersey, have long voiced support for the city’s sports franchises, making MSG a natural venue for their summer run.

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In an ESPN interview, Nick Jonas explained how he matched a Jonas Brothers track to each of his favorite New York teams. He said the Knicks’ recent playoff surge felt “electric,” and he chose the 2008 ballad “Love Bug” to capture that excitement. For the Giants, he selected the 2019 chart-topping single “Sucker,” noting its status as the group’s biggest hit. Jonas also referenced his upcoming halftime performance at the NFL Week 1 game between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, linking his music to both football and New York fandom.

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• “Going back to last year, the run [the Knicks] made in the playoffs, I was in New York at the time doing a show on Broadway and was around it every day, feeling the energy in the city. It was electric,” — The Jonas – Nick Jonas reflecting on the Knicks’ playoff energy.

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• “I'm probably going to go with 'Sucker' because it's the biggest one, the most important [song], to some,” — The Jonas – Nick Jonas explaining his choice of “Sucker” for the Giants.

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By aligning iconic songs with the Knicks, Giants and Yankees, Jonas reinforces his personal brand as a New York sports enthusiast while promoting the MSG concert series. The cross-promotion also ties the tour to the NFL’s global outreach, as Jonas will perform at the Melbourne halftime show, extending the New York summer narrative to an international audience. Fans can expect the concerts to feature the highlighted tracks, creating a soundtrack that mirrors the city’s recent athletic triumphs.

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