NEW YORK, July 2, 2009
Eldest Jonas Brother Engaged
Kevin Jonas First of the Group Ready to Shed Purity Ring As He Proposes to His 22-Year-Old Girlfriend
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Musician Kevin Jonas of the music group The Jonas Brothers appears on the NBC "Today" television program in New York, on Friday, June 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
The 21-year-old Jonas is one-third of the popular Jonas Brothers, along with Joe and Nick Jonas.
A spokeswoman for the Jonas Brothers confirmed the engagement.
In a statement, Kevin's parents, Kevin Sr. and Denise Jonas, said they were "filled with joy."
On "The Early Show" Thursday, co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez said Kevin will have to take off his purity ring.
Each brother in the group is known for wearing a ring on their left ring finger to indicate their promise to not have sex until marriage.
The couple hasn't set a date yet. Their engagement was first reported by People magazine.
People quoted Kevin Jonas as describing his 22-year-old girlfriend's reaction as " 'Yes, yes, yes,' like 500 times, super-fast in a row." '
The ring, Rodriguez said, quoting People, was a cushion-cut diamond ring from Jacob & Co.
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