Joseph Harry Fowler Connick Jr. is an American singer, pianist, composer, actor, and former television host. He has established himself as a major figure in the music industry, with sales exceeding 30 million albums worldwide as of 2019. Connick is ranked among the top 60 best-selling male artists in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America, with 16 million in certified sales. His commercial success is reflected in his chart performance, with seven top 20 U.S. albums to his name. In jazz music, Connick has achieved particular distinction, earning ten number-one U.S. jazz albums. As of 2009, he holds the record for more number-one albums than any other artist in U.S. jazz chart history.