HGTV’s hit series Celebrity IOU, premiered last night and found Josh Groban at the doorstep of his close friend Mark, a talented pianist and bandmate who has worked with him for nearly 20 years. Mark got a big surprise when the global superstar showed his deep appreciation to him by giving him a beautiful, inspiring space where he can create music and spend time with his family.
To turn Mark’s dark and dingy garage into a sleek, modernized home recording studio and rehearsal space—and give his backyard a complete facelift—Josh didn’t shy away from the project’s demo and build as he worked alongside real estate and renovation experts Drew and Jonathan Scott. He learned how to hang drywall, use a power saw and lay tile to bring his dream design plan for Mark to life. In addition to airing on HGTV, Josh’s episode of Celebrity IOU is available to stream on discovery+ right now.
“It goes without saying that Mark is an extraordinary piano player, but, off the stage, he’s just such a great guy,” said Josh. “He’s humble. He goes out of his way to make sure everyone around him is taken care of and never asks for much. To be able to show him how much he’s appreciated, that makes me so happy.”