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Dream Street's Jesse McCartney seeks more square feet

Los Angeles Times - Found 22 hours ago
With a Grammy-nominated song, three TV series and multiple albums, it would seem that Jesse McCartney has been living on Dream Street, the name of

Posted on July 3, 2009, 2:09 am

Dev Patel replaces Jesse McCartney in 'The Last Airbender'

Entertainment Weekly Online - Found Jun. 24, 2009
Slumdog Millionaire protagonist Dev Patel will replace Jesse McCartney as the villain Prince Zuko in M. Night Shyamalan's live-action kid flick The

Posted on June 24, 2009, 11:55 am

Jesse McCartney talks songwriting and Snuggies

Examiner.com - Found Jun. 24, 2009
Photo: Hollywood Records Until penning Leona Lewis? first hit ?Bleeding Love,? 22-year-old Jesse McCartney was known mainly for his teen-

Posted on June 24, 2009, 10:51 am

New Disney Sound Artist, KSM Set as Special Guests on "Demi Lovato ...

Reuters - Found Jun. 19, 2009
... and Robbie Nevil -- the team responsible for chart-topping songs from High School Musical, Hannah Montana, Jesse McCartney and Hilary Duff.
New Disney Sound Artist, KSM Set as Special Guests on Demi Lovato ... - Globe Investor
New Disney Sound Artist, KSM Set as Special Guests on "Demi Lovato ... - Forbes.com
New Disney Sound Artist, KSM Set as Special Guests on ?Demi Lovato ... - Earthtimes.org
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Posted on June 19, 2009, 5:49 am

Jesse McCartney lists Hollywood Hills home at $1,199,000

Los Angeles Times - Found Jun. 10, 2009
Singer-songwriter-actor Jesse McCartney has listed his Hollywood Hills home of two years at $1,199,000. The updated modern-style house, built in ...

Posted on June 10, 2009, 6:13 am

Jesse McCartney Performs

MyFox New York - Found Jun. 16, 2009
... the video (left.) EXCERP FROM MCCARTNEY'S OFFICIAL BIO: JESSE MCCARTNEY - With his release of 'Departure' last May, Jesse McCartney struck...

Posted on June 16, 2009, 10:33 am

JESSE MCCARTNEY, DRAKE BELL, BOYS LIKE GIRLS, THE VERONICAS, FLO ...

Top40-Charts - Found Jun. 16, 2009
This summer, the parks will continue to provide a value-packed music experience with concerts by Jesse McCartney, Drake Bell, Boys Like Girls...

Posted on June 16, 2009, 6:34 am

Jesse McCartney To Make Darker 'Gonzo Files' Movie After Tour

The National Ledger - Pop Culture - Found Jun. 5, 2009
Jesse McCartney's having himself quite a summer, with his 25-concert swing with New Kids on the Block that launched yesterday (6/4) in Atlanta

Posted on June 5, 2009, 2:30 am

Zootopia Gives Our Intern A Chance To Grill Jesse McCartney And The ...

MTV - Found May. 18, 2009
Jersey?s own Jesse McCartney, looking dapper in a simple white T-shirt and black leather jacket, strolled into the room first and posed for...

Posted on May 18, 2009, 6:48 am

Lips July Game AddOn Songs Revealed

Team Xbox - Found Jul. 2, 2009
... or create a romantic mood with Jesse McCartney?s ballad ?Just So You ... songs Available July 17: Just So You know ?Jesse McCartney Hey ...
Lips July Game Add-on Songs - P!nk Assets - GameZone
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Posted on July 2, 2009, 4:36 am

Jesse McCartney Biography

Jesse McCartney
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Jesse McCartney
McCartney following a performance on Live with Regis and Kelly (April 7, 2009)
McCartney following a performance on Live with Regis and Kelly (April 7, 2009)
Background information
Birth name Jesse Abraham Arthur McCartney
Born April 9, 1987 (1987-04-09) (age 22)
Ardsley, New York, United States
Origin United States
Genre(s) Pop, teen pop, dance-pop
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, actor
Years active since 1998
Label(s) Hollywood
Associated acts Dream Street
Website jessemac.com/

Jesse Abraham Arthur McCartney (born April 9, 1987) is an American singer-songwriter and actor. McCartney rose to fame in the early 2000s as member of the boy band Dream Street. He subsequently branched out into a solo career, having appeared in the television series Summerland and currently as a recurring character in the ABC Family series GRΣΣK.

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Early life

Jesse McCartney was born in Ardsley, New York, to Scott and Ginger McCartney. McCartney began performing in local community musicals at the age of seven, before joining the national tour of The King and I at age ten along with Phil of the Future star Ricky Ullman. McCartney moved to Los Angeles to become an actor and singer when he was 11.

Acting career

McCartney appeared with The Who's Roger Daltrey in A Christmas Carol at Madison Square Garden. From 1998–2001, McCartney played Adam Chandler, Jr. in the ABC soap opera All My Children, a role for which he earned a Daytime Emmy nomination. He also later starred in the short-lived series Summerland, which aired on the now-defunct WB network for two seasons.

In 2005, McCartney appeared as himself in the Disney Channel show, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. In 2006, McCartney was also featured as the voice of Roxas in the Disney/Square Enix video game Kingdom Hearts II. In 2007, McCartney appeared as himself in the Disney Channel television show Hannah Montana. In 2008, McCartney was also featured as the voice of Horton Hears A Who!'s Jojo McDodd. McCartney also voiced Theodore in 2007's Alvin and the Chipmunks and as Terrence in 2008's Tinker Bell.

In 2008, McCartney co-starred along with Elisabeth Harnois in an independent teenage drama feature film, Keith, directed by Todd A. Kessler. It is his movie debut, and features McCartney in the title role. Keith was released on September 19, 2008.

According to Entertainment Weekly in December 2008, McCartney was negotiating to play against type in the role of the Fire Nation's prince Zuko in M. Night Shyamalan's feature film adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.1 In February 2009, British actor Dev Patel replaced McCartney, whose tour dates conflicted with a boot camp scheduled for the cast to train in martial arts.2 McCartney has expressed of his interest in directing and producing films that he enrolled in a film school.3

In 2009, McCartney signed on to play a laid back and goofy college freshman athlete who rushes a fraternity in the ABC Family series GRΣΣK.

Music career

Beginnings

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.4 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 2004. 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.

Beautiful Soul and Right Where You Want Me (2004–2007)

McCartney at a Bryant Park performance, June 24, 2005

McCartney's debut solo album, Beautiful Soul, which was two years in the making, was released on September 28, 2004 in the United States and over a year later in Europe.5 He categorized it as a "pop record" with twists of urban.6 The album featured four songs that he co-wrote.7 Beautiful Soul reached number 15 on the Billboard 200.8 The album has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, denoting over one million units of shipment to US retailers; it is his highest-certified album as of early 2009.9 As of mid-2006, the album has sold more than 1.5 million copies.7 The album's lead single of the same name reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100.10 McCartney was one of the artist with multiple awards at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards, winning Choice Crossover Artist, Choice Male Artist and Choice Breakout, Male.11 The following year, he won Favorite Male Singer at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.7

His first headlining tour, also named Beautiful Soul, began on May 2, 2005 at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento, California.6 The United States portion of the tour spanned 56 stops, ending on September 10, 2005 at the Madera District County Fair in Madera, California. In the fall of 2005, McCartney toured Australia, and opened for the Backstreet Boys in Europe in the summer of 2005. His July 9 performance at California's Great America in Santa Clara, California was recorded, released as Live: The Beautiful Soul Tour in November 2005.5

After the filming of Keith wrapped, McCartney had been working on his second album, Right Where You Want Me, co-writing all but one of the songs featured in it.127 Right Where You Want Me is more mature than his debut, reflecting his musical and personal growth since he recorded his debut album at age 15.5 Released by Hollywood Records on September 19, 2006, the album reached number 14 on the Billboard 200.8 The lead single off the album, "Right Where You Want Me", began receiving airplay on July 11, 2006. 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)

McCartney performing in Metarie, Louisiana on February 15, 2009

McCartney released his third album, Departure, on May 20, 2008 in the United States and Canada. Musically, it is a departure from his early works, showing mature themes.13 The album has reached number 14 on the Billboard 200.8

The album's lead single "Leavin'" was released in March 2008, and has reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving McCartney his highest-charting single to date.10 The single has been certified platinum by the RIAA, becoming McCartney's highest-certified single as of early 2009.9 The second single is called "It's Over". The third single is called "How Do You Sleep?". McCartney promoted Departure on a co-headlining tour with Jordin Sparks, which began in August 2008 and ended in September. He also did solo shows at theaters and small venues to support the album while on tour with Sparks.

McCartney re-released "Departure" on April 7, 2009. The album "Departure: Recharged" has 4 new tracks. "Body Language", "Oxygen", "Crash & Burn", and "In My Veins". The album also has a remix of "How Do You Sleep?" with rapper/actor Ludacris.14

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 English singer Leona Lewis's debut album, Spirit. The song was nominated for Record of the Year at the 2009 Grammy Awards.15 McCartney recorded his own version, which was released on some editions of his Departure album.

The song's worldwide success gave McCartney added credentials as a songwriter. This also gave McCartney more offers from interested managers and singers. American Idol's Simon Cowell asked him to go back to the studio with Tedder to write songs for the Idols. McCartney's 2008 summer tourmate, American Idol season six winner, Jordin Sparks approached him to write her something.16

Philanthropy

In 2004, Jesse McCartney participated in "Come Together Now", a charity single to benefit the victims of the 2004 Asian Tsunami and the 2005 Hurricane Katrina. In 2005, McCartney signed on as an official supporter of Little Kids Rock,17 a nonprofit organization that provides free musical instruments and free lessons to children in public schools throughout the U.S.A. He sits on its board of directors as an honorary member. He has donated proceeds of his 2005 tour for disaster relief, recorded radio spots promoting the "Kids For A Drug-Free America" campaign, is a spokesperson for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and is involved in the charity SPACE, which was co-founded by a childhood friend of his mother's. McCartney performed at the Hope Rocks concert in 2005 to benefit City of Hope Cancer Center.18

Discography

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2001 The Pirates of Central Park Simon Baskin
2005 Pizza Justin Bridges
2007 Alvin and the Chipmunks Theodore Voice role
2008 Horton Hears a Who! JoJo Voice role
Unstable Fables: 3 Pigs and a Baby Lucky Voice role
Keith Keith
Tinker Bell Terence Voice role
2009 Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure Voice role, post-production
Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel Theodore Voice role, post-production
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2000 Law & Order Danny Driscoll "Thin Ice"
1998-2001 All My Children JR Chandler Eight episodes
Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Daytime Series by a Young Actor
Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Daytime Series by a Supporting Young Actor
Nominated — Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Child Actor
Nominated — Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series (2001, 2002)
Nominated — Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Soap Opera by a Young Actor
2002 The Strange Legacy of Cameron Cruz Cameron Cruz
2004 What I Like About You himself "The Not-So Simple Life"
2004-2005 Summerland Bradin Westerly Twenty-six episodes, main character
Nominated — Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor: Drama
2005 The Suite Life of Zack & Cody himself "Rock Star in the House"
2007 Hannah Montana himself "When You Wish You Were the Star"
2008 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Max Matarazzo "Babes"
2009 Greek Andy Five episodes, recurring character

Awards and nominations

  • 1998: Nomination: Grammy Award for Best Children's Album (for How Sweet It Is as part of the Sugar Beats)
  • 2005: Won: Teen Choice Awards - Choice Male Artist11
  • 2005: Won: Teen Choice Awards - Choice Breakout Artist - Male11
  • 2005: Won: Teen Choice Awards - Choice Crossover Artist11
  • 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 Singer7
  • 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: TRL Awards Italy - Man of the Year
  • 2008: Nomination: Teen Choice Awards - Choice Male Artist
  • 2008: Nomination: Teen Choice Awards - Choice Most Fanatic Fans
  • 2008: Nomination: Teen Choice Awards - Choice Summer Song (Leavin')
  • 2009: Won: Kids Choice Awards - Best Male Singer

References

  1. ^ Sperling, Nicole (December 17, 2008). "Movies". Entertainment Weekly (1026): 15. 
  2. ^ Fleming, Michael (2009-02-01). "Shyamalan cast floats on Air". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117999413.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&nid=2562. Retrieved on 2009-02-01. 
  3. ^ Carroll, Larry. "Keith ... Set Visit". MTV. http://www.mtv.com/shared/movies/features/k/keith_set_visit_120805/. Retrieved on 2009-02-04. 
  4. ^ Popstar (June 2006). "Jesse McCartney: The Pop Prince!". Popstar Special!: 13. 
  5. ^ a b c Tecson, Brandee (2005-12-06). "Jesse McCartney Wants His Next LP To Take After His New Hair Color". MTV. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1517541/20051206/mccartney__jesse.jhtml. Retrieved on 2009-02-04. 
  6. ^ a b Davis, Carolyn (2005-03-22). "Jesse McCartney Plans Tour, Hints At Juicy Summerland Drama". MTV. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1498855/20050322/mccartney__jesse.jhtml. Retrieved on 2009-02-04. 
  7. ^ a b c d e Leonard, Shana (2006-07-13). "In September, Get Jesse McCartney Right Where You Want Him". MTV. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1536227/20060712/mccartney__jesse.jhtml. Retrieved on 2009-02-04. 
  8. ^ a b c "Artist Chart History - Jesse McCartney". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.chartFormatGroupName=Albums&model.vnuArtistId=438594&model.vnuAlbumId=1134730. Retrieved on 2009-02-03. 
  9. ^ a b "Gold and Platinum". Recording Industry Association of America. http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&artist=Jesse_Mc_Cartney&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2010&sort=Artist&perPage=25. Retrieved on 2009-02-03. 
  10. ^ a b "Artist Chart History - Jesse McCartney". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.vnuArtistId=438594&model.vnuAlbumId=1134730. Retrieved on 2009-02-03. 
  11. ^ a b c d Corey, Moss (2005-08-15). "Napoleon Dynamite, Kelly Clarkson Win Big At Teen Choice Awards". MTV. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1507574/20050815/clarkson_kelly.jhtml. Retrieved on 2009-02-04. 
  12. ^ Moss, Corey (2006-04-10). "Jesse McCartney Hopes To Blow Your Minds With Next Single". MTV. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1528180/20060407/mccartney__jesse.jhtml. Retrieved on 2009-02-04. 
  13. ^ Vena, Jocelyn (2008-12-12). "Jesse McCartney Follows Justin Timberlake's Example As His Music Matures". MTV. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1601238/20081212/mccartney__jesse.jhtml. Retrieved on 2009-02-03. 
  14. ^ "Jesse Mac". http://www.jessemac.com/. 
  15. ^ Harris, Chris (2008-12-04). "Lil Wayne, Coldplay Lead Grammy Nominations". MTV. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1600678/20081204/coldplay.jhtml. Retrieved on 2009-02-21. 
  16. ^ Zfat, Natalie (2008-08-20). "Jesse McCartney Plans "Idol" Tunes, Tour, TV Projects". Rolling Stone. http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/08/20/jesse-mccartney-plans-idol-tunes-tour-tv-projects/. Retrieved on 2009-02-04. 
  17. ^ "Little Kids Rock". Hang 10 with Jesse McCartney. http://www.littlekidsrock.org/friends/. Retrieved on December 8, 2007. 
  18. ^ Tecson, Brandee (2005-08-18). "Jesse McCartney Seeks Help From Insanely Brilliant Neptunes". MTV. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1507779/20050817/mccartney__jesse.jhtml. Retrieved on 2009-02-04. 

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