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Jesse McCartney (born April 9, 1987) is an American pop/R&B singer-songwriter and actor. McCartney initially came to fame in the early 2000s as the youngest member of the boy band Dream Street. He subsequently branched out into a solo career, having appeared on the television series Summerland.

Music career

Early career

In 1999, McCartney joined the American pop boy band Dream Street, and was a member until 2002. Jesse McCartney has described the experience as a good "stepping stone" for his solo career.[1] The group earned a gold record with their debut CD, and broke up while touring with Aaron Carter. At fifteen, he began work on a solo career with a local band, featuring musicians Dillon Kondor (guitar), Peter Chema (bass), Katie Spencer (keyboards), Alex Russeku (drums), Karina LaGravinese (background vocals), Sharisse Francisco (background vocals), and under the management of Ginger McCartney and Sherry Goffin Kondor, who co-produced his first album, Beautiful Soul.

McCartney released his first solo EP in July 2003. The album featured three songs: "Beautiful Soul", "Don't You" and "Why Don't You Kiss Her". In 2004, he performed a duet with Anne Hathaway, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", which is featured on the Ella Enchanted soundtrack. For the past 3 years, he has beendating Courtney Jarosz.

Beautiful Soul (2004–2006)

His first full-length solo album, Beautiful Soul, which was two years in the making, was released on September 28 2004. The album featured four songs co-written by McCartney: "That Was Then," "Get Your Shine On", "What's Your Name", and "She's No You", as well as songs written by Desmond Child and Chris Braide. The title song reached #2 on AOL Music and the "Beautiful Soul" music video performed well on MTV's Total Request Live, having been voted into the top 10 fifty times, and peaked at #4. The album, having sold over 5 million records, has achieved platinum status.

His first solo tour, also named Beautiful Soul (opened by singer/songwriter and actress Brie Larson), began on May 2, 2005 at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento, California. The United States portion of the tour spanned 56 stops, ending on September 10, 2005 at the Madera District County Fair in Madera, California. Jesse McCartney has also performed at many amusement parks, including Six Flags and Canada's Wonderland, and has performed "Beautiful Soul" while making guest appearances on several late night talk shows, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

This tour featured a new band, comprising Dory Lobel (guitar), Zane Carney (guitar), Andre De Santanna (bass), Mitchell Yoshida (keyboards), Karen Teperberg (drums), Margeaux "JoJo" Fernandez (background vocals) and Julie Dickens (background vocals). In the fall of 2005, Jesse McCartney toured Australia, and opened for the Backstreet Boys in Europe, the summer of 2005. His July 9 appearance at Paramount's Great America in Santa Clara, California was recorded as a live CD and released in November 2005; this was his first concert DVD.[2]

McCartney at a Bryant Park performance, June 24, 2005

Right Where You Want Me (2006–2007)

His second album, titled Right Where You Want Me, was released by Hollywood Records on September 19 2006. The first single and song from the album, is called "Right Where You Want Me", began receiving radio play on July 11 2006 and was written by Jesse McCartney, Adam Watts and Andy Dodd; McCartney, who co-wrote all of the songs on the new album, has said that he believes the single takes him in a "new direction musically"[This quote needs a citation]. The second single was "Just So You Know". The song "Invincible" was written by McCartney in memory of one of his high school friends who had died in 2003 due to drinking and driving. Although as stated by his management that he will not be launching a new tour because of lack of support from his record company, McCartney has done various shows in Italy and also in the United States.

Departure (2008–present)

After a year and a half, it was confirmed by his management that McCartney has finished recording for his third album, Departure. The first single is called "Leavin'". The album was released on May 20, 2008 in the United States and Canada. Unlike his debut and sophomore albums, Departure is an R&B album. McCartney will promote 'Departure' on a co-headlining tour with Jordin Sparks that begins in August of 2008 and ends in September. He is also doing solo shows at theaters and small venues to support the album while on tour with Jordin Sparks.

Songwriting

In the fall of 2007, McCartney co-wrote the hit song "Bleeding Love" with Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic, produced by McCartney and Tedder for British singer Leona Lewis's debut album, Spirit. McCartney recorded his own version, which was released on some editions of his Departure album, The song's worldwide success in late 2007 and early 2008 gave McCartney added credentials as a songwriter, selling over 2 million copies, and stayed at the top of the U.S. Billboard charts for three months. McCartney got inspired by Kamio Steliaros to write a song and they eventually started dating.

Tours

  • 2006: Beautiful Soul Tour
  • 2008: Jesse & Jordin LIVE Tour
  • 2008: November 14th 7:00pm. Howell, New Jersey. Oak Glen Park Free Concert

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1998—2001 All My Children Adam 'Sunshine / Junior / J. R.' Chandler, Jr. #4 8 episodes
2000 Law & Order Danny Driscoll "Thin Ice" (Season 11, Episode 8)
2001 The Pirates of Central Park Simon Baskin Main Role
2002 The Strange Legacy of Cameron Cruz Cameron Cruz Main Role
2004—2005 Summerland Bradin Westerly Main Role
2005 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody Himself "Rock Star in the House" (Season 1, Episode 17)
2007 Alvin and the Chipmunks Theodore Voice
Hannah Montana Himself "When You Wish You Were the Star " (Season 2, Episode 5)
2008 Keith Keith Zetterstrom Main Role
Horton Hears a Who! JoJo Voice
Unstable Fables: 3 Pigs & a Baby Lucky (Teenager) Voice
Tinker Bell Terence Voice

Awards and nominations

  • 1998: Nomination: Grammy Award for Best Childrens Album (for How Sweet It Is as part of the Sugar Beats)
  • 2001: Won: Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Daytime TV Series - Young Actor
  • 2001: Nomination: Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Child Actor
  • 2001: Nomination: Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series
  • 2002: Won: Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Daytime TV Series - Young Actor
  • 2002: Nomination: Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series
  • 2005: Won: Teen Choice Awards - Choice Male Artist
  • 2005: Won: Teen Choice Awards - Choice Breakout Artist - Male
  • 2005: Won: Teen Choice Awards - Choice Crossover Artist
  • 2005: Nomination: MTV Video Music Awards - Best Pop Video for "Beautiful Soul"
  • 2005: Won: Radio Disney Music Awards - Best Song to Put on Repeat
  • 2005: Nomination: American Music Awards - Best New Artist
  • 2005: Won: Radio Disney Music Awards - Best Karaoke Song
  • 2005: Won: Radio Disney Music Awards - Best Male Singer
  • 2006: Won: Kids Choice Awards Award - Favorite Male Singer
  • 2006: Won: TRL Awards Italy - Best "Tear" Award
  • 2007: Nomination: Kids Choice Awards Award Italy - Best International Artist
  • 2007: Nomination: TRL Awards Italy - Best Male Singer
  • 2007: Nomination: TRL Awards Italy - Best Video for "Just So You Know"
  • 2007: Nomination: Kids Choice Awards Award - Favorite Male Singer
  • 2007: Won: Radio Disney Music Awards - Best Male Singer
  • 2008: Nomination: Teen Choice Awards - Choice Male Artist

References

  1. ^ Popstar (June, 2006). "Jesse McCartney: The Pop Prince!". Popstar Special!. - (-): 13. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  2. ^ "HMV.com.au". McCartney, Jesse at UMV Australia. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
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