- Source of Wealth: Music
- Age: 34
- Birth Place: Arlington, Virginia, United States
- Marital Status: Married (Kathryn Tucker)
- Full Name: Zachary Walker Hanson
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: October 22, 1985
- Ethnicity: Danish, English, German, Irish, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish), Scottish, Welsh, as well as distant Cornish, Dutch, French, Cherokee Native American, Patawomke Native American, and Swedish
- Occupation: Musician
- Children: 2 (John Ira ‘Shepherd, Junia Rosa Ruth)
Zac Hanson was born in Arlington, Virginia in 1985 and was brought up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was the youngest child of his parents.
His highly popular band, Hanson Brothers (the name was later shortened to Hanson) originated in 1992. He formed the band with his elder brothers, Taylor and Isaac. It was a success right from the beginning. Their first single “MMMBop” reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Zac holds a unique record. He is the second youngest artist ever to have a #1 ranking single. This record is currently with the legend Michael Jackson. He also ranks as the second youngest musician to be nominated for the Grammy Award. It was the first position held by Michael Jackson. Hanson got the nomination when he was just twelve years of age. He, however holds the record of the youngest songwriter who was nominated for the Grammy. He received this nomination in the same year.
This troupe created their own identity with the invention of 3CG Records. Three of their albums were released through Island Def Jam. he was co-CEO and co-founder of 3CG records with his two other brothers.
Zac Hanson got married to Kate Tucker on 3rd June, 2006, after dating for almost five years. They have two kids.