Career Timeline of Jesse McCartney: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jesse McCartney made an impact.
Jesse McCartney is an American actor, singer, and songwriter who rose to prominence in the late 1990s through his role in the daytime drama *All My Children*. He gained further recognition as a member of the boy band Dream Street before embarking on a successful solo music career. McCartney's acting credits also include appearances in *Law & Order: SVU*, *Summerland*, and *Greek*. He has established himself as a voice actor, notably as Theodore in the *Alvin and the Chipmunks* film series, JoJo McDodd in *Horton Hears a Who!*, Terence in the *Tinker Bell* series, Dick Grayson in *Young Justice*, and Roxas/Ventus in the *Kingdom Hearts* video game series.
1998: All My Children Debut
In 1998, Jesse McCartney began playing Adam Chandler Jr. in the ABC soap opera All My Children.
1998: Joined Sugar Beats
In 1998, Jesse McCartney began singing with the group Sugar Beats.
1999: Joined Dream Street
In 1999, Jesse McCartney joined the American pop boy band Dream Street.
1999: Sang with Sugar Beats
In 1999, Jesse McCartney sang with the group Sugar Beats and can be heard on their CD releases.
2000: Sang with Sugar Beats
In 2000, Jesse McCartney sang with the group Sugar Beats and can be heard on their CD releases.
2001: All My Children Role
From 1998-2001, Jesse McCartney played Adam Chandler Jr. in the ABC soap opera All My Children.
2002: Left Dream Street
In 2002, Jesse McCartney left the boy band Dream Street and began working on a solo career.
July 2003: First Solo EP
In July 2003, Jesse McCartney released his first solo EP, featuring the songs "Beautiful Soul", "Don't You", and "Why Don't You Kiss Her".
September 28, 2004: Beautiful Soul Album Release
On September 28, 2004, Jesse McCartney's debut solo album, Beautiful Soul, was released in the United States.
2004: Duet with Anne Hathaway
In 2004, Jesse McCartney performed a duet with Anne Hathaway, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", for the Ella Enchanted soundtrack.
2004: Summerland Series
In 2004, Jesse McCartney starred in the series Summerland, which aired on The WB.
2004: Debut Solo Album
In 2004, Jesse McCartney's solo music career began with his debut album, Beautiful Soul.
May 2, 2005: Beautiful Soul Tour Began
On May 2, 2005, Jesse McCartney's first headlining tour, also named Beautiful Soul, began at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento, California.
September 10, 2005: End of US Portion of Beautiful Soul Tour
On September 10, 2005, the United States portion of Jesse McCartney's Beautiful Soul tour ended at the Madera District County Fair in Madera, California.
2005: Appearance on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
In 2005, Jesse McCartney appeared as himself on the Disney Channel show, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
2005: Charitable contributions and performances
In 2005, Jesse McCartney donated proceeds from his tour for disaster relief, recorded radio spots for the "Kids For A Drug-Free America" campaign, and is a spokesperson for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He performed at the Hope Rocks concert to benefit the City of Hope Cancer Center.
2005: Participation in "Come Together Now"
In 2005, Jesse McCartney participated in "Come Together Now", a charity single to benefit the victims of the 2004 Asian tsunami and the 2005 Hurricane Katrina.
2005: Official Supporter of Little Kids Rock
Later in 2005, Jesse McCartney became an official supporter of Little Kids Rock, a nonprofit providing free musical instruments to underserved public schools. He also sits on the Honorary Board of Directors.
September 19, 2006: Right Where You Want Me Album Release
On September 19, 2006, Jesse McCartney released his second album, Right Where You Want Me, through Hollywood Records.
2006: Album Sales
By mid-2006, the album Beautiful Soul sold more than 1.5 million copies.
2006: Voice of Roxas in Kingdom Hearts II
In 2006, Jesse McCartney voiced the character Roxas in the Square Enix video game, Kingdom Hearts II.
2007: Co-wrote "Bleeding Love"
In 2007, Jesse McCartney co-wrote "Bleeding Love", which became a worldwide hit for Leona Lewis.
2007: Starred on Hannah Montana
In 2007, Jesse McCartney starred as himself on the Disney Channel show, Hannah Montana.
May 20, 2008: Departure Album Release
On May 20, 2008, Jesse McCartney released his third album, Departure, in the United States and Canada.
August 2008: Co-headlining tour with Jordin Sparks
In August 2008, Jesse McCartney began a co-headlining tour with Jordin Sparks, to promote the Departure album.
September 19, 2008: Release of Keith
On September 19, 2008, Jesse McCartney's film debut, Keith, in which he co-starred with Elisabeth Harnois and played the title role, was released.
December 2008: Negotiating role in Avatar: The Last Airbender
In December 2008, Jesse McCartney was in negotiations to play Prince Zuko in M. Night Shyamalan's film adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
2008: Voice of JoJo McDodd in Horton Hears a Who!
In 2008, Jesse McCartney voiced the character JoJo McDodd in the animated film Horton Hears a Who!
February 2009: Replacement in Avatar: The Last Airbender
In February 2009, Dev Patel replaced Jesse McCartney in the role of Prince Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender due to scheduling conflicts with tour dates and a martial arts training boot camp.
October 25, 2009: Performance at the Concert for Hope
On October 25, 2009, Jesse McCartney appeared in the Concert for Hope with Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato.
2009: Reprised role in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
In 2009, Jesse McCartney reprised his role as Roxas in the video game Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days.
2010: Voice of Ventus in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
In 2010, Jesse McCartney provided the voice for the character Ventus in the video game Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep.
May 25, 2012: Release of Chernobyl Diaries
On May 25, 2012, the horror film Chernobyl Diaries, starring Jesse McCartney, was released.
2012: Reprising roles in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
In 2012, Jesse McCartney reprised his roles as Roxas and Ventus in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.
August 2, 2013: Joined Backstreet Boys Tour
On August 2, 2013, Jesse McCartney joined the Backstreet Boys and DJ Pauly D on their In a World Like This Tour.
2013: Appearance on Army Wives
In 2013, Jesse McCartney appeared in the seventh season of the Lifetime Network series Army Wives, playing a young soldier.
July 22, 2014: In Technicolor Album Release
On July 22, 2014, Jesse McCartney's fifth studio album, In Technicolor, was released.
2014: Guest-starring role in Young & Hungry
In the summer of 2014, Jesse McCartney had a guest-starring role in the ABC Family series Young & Hungry, playing a computer hacker named Cooper.
2015: Voicing Theodore in Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise
From 2007 to 2015, Jesse McCartney voiced the character Theodore in the live-action Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise.
2016: Appearance on Fear the Walking Dead
In 2016, Jesse McCartney appeared on Fear the Walking Dead as Reed, a member of a group of pirates.
2019: Reprising roles in Kingdom Hearts III
In 2019, Jesse McCartney reprised his roles as Roxas and Ventus in Kingdom Hearts III.
October 8, 2021: New Stage Album Release
On October 8, 2021, Jesse McCartney's fifth studio album, New Stage, was released.
December 8, 2021: End of North American Tour
Jesse McCartney's North American tour, which started November 4, ended on December 8, 2021.
2021: New Stage Album Release
In 2021, Jesse McCartney released his most recent album, New Stage.
September 30, 2025: Weightless Tour Kickoff
On September 30, 2025, Jesse McCartney's Weightless Tour kicked off in Washington DC.
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