Nick Lachey (born November 9, 1973, in Harlan, Kentucky) is an American pop music male singer who rose to fame in the mid-90s as a song write r and joint lead vocalist along with founding member Jeff Timmons of the band 98 Degrees. The music group also included Nick Lachey's brother Drew Lachey and classmate Justin Jeffre. The music group has sold over 10 million records in the world and charted not less than 8 top 40 singles. Currently, the music group is on somewhat called hiatus with each member pursuing their personal interests.

Nick Lachey has starred during two seasons (from 2003 to 2005) in the successful reality TV series Newlyweds with his then-wife, Jessica Simpson.

Pop singer and pinup worthy beauty Jessica Simpson is at the top of Forbes' list of most overexposed celebrities and is regularly a paparazzi favorite. After several months of rumors and gossip speculation, Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson announced their separation in November 2005. Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey have agreed to settle their divorce out of court. On June 30, 2006, Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson's divorce became final. The couple is estimated to have earn ed about $36 million during their 3 year marriage thanks to their appearance on MTV's Newlyweds and some other related deals.

After his divorce with pop singer Jessica Simpson, all the gossip headlines and some rumors of infidelity, Nick Lachey wanted to be known for something else: his music career. In May 9, the former 98 Degrees member Nick Lachey released his second solo cd album, "What's Left of Me" (What's Left Of Me, I Can't Hate You Anymore, Your Own, Outside Looking In, Shades Of Blue, Beautiful, Everywhere But Here, I Do It For You, Run To Me, Ghosts, You're Not Alone, Resolution), a heart rending chronicle of his separation from former wife Jessica Simpson.