15 Facts About Jacob Hoggard

Jacob William Hoggard was born on July 9,1984 and is a Canadian former musician who was the lead singer for the pop rock band Hedley.

Jacob Hoggard was born on July 9,1984, in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.

Jacob Hoggard was raised in Abbotsford, British Columbia, and Surrey, British Columbia.

In 2003, Jacob Hoggard formed the band Hedley with Kevin Giesbrecht, Kevin Heeres, Ryan Federau, and Brandon McKay.

Jacob Hoggard eventually started his career on Canadian Idol, who was challenged by his bandmates to appear on the show.

Jacob Hoggard appeared on the second season of the show and auditioned in Vancouver after he had "been dragged to the audition after work" by his high school sweetheart performing "Forever in Blue Jeans".

Jacob Hoggard soon made it to the top ten where he sang the songs "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" and "Space Oddity".

Jacob Hoggard went on to produce the band's next four studio releases, Storms, Wild Life, Hello and Cageless.

In 2010, Jacob Hoggard part taken in Young Artists for Haiti to perform a rendition of K'naan's "Wavin' Flag".

Jacob Hoggard co-wrote the single "Highway" by Canadian rock band Bleeker.

Jacob Hoggard married his high school sweetheart in 2005, which ended in divorce in 2009.

Jacob Hoggard married Canadian actress Rebekah Asselstine on December 31,2018, at the age of 34.

Jacob Hoggard became the ambassador for the Canadian Cancer Society and precursor to WE Charity.

Jacob Hoggard was scheduled to appear in court on August 4,2022.

Jacob Hoggard was acquitted of the charge on October 4,2024.