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20 Things You Didn’t Know About The New Disney Music Stars

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We all know plenty of facts about Disney alumni like Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake, but here are 20 things you didn’t know about the new Disney music stars. The Disney stars in this new generation are making their names in Disney Channel TV shows and Disney Channel Original Movies, before launching successful singing careers. Dove Cameron, Sabrina Carpenter, Sofia Carson, Laura Marano and Ross Lynch are five Disney stars to watch, and we’ve got the lowdown on little known facts about each of them.

How has Disney’s approach to creating music stars changed with the rise of TikTok and social media?

As one of the biggest entertainment conglomerates in the world, Disney has always been known for its star-making power. From Britney Spears to Miley Cyrus, the Mouse House has a long history of launching young performers into the spotlight.

But with the rise of TikTok and social media, Disney’s approach to creating music stars has shifted. Gone are the days of big-budget movies and marketing campaigns. Now, it’s all about finding young talent with a large following online and helping them navigate the music industry.

Here are 20 things you didn’t know about Disney’s new crop of music stars:

1. Olivia Rodrigo, the breakout star of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, was discovered on Instagram.

2. Rodrigo’s debut single “Drivers License” broke Spotify’s record for most streams in a day.

3. Joshua Bassett, Rodrigo’s co-star and rumored ex-boyfriend, is also a singer-songwriter. His song “Lie Lie Lie” is a hit on TikTok.

4. Sabrina Carpenter, who has been caught up in the Rodrigo/Bassett drama, got her start on Disney Channel’s Girl Meets World.

5. Carpenter’s latest single “Skin” has been seen by some as a response to “Drivers License.”

6. Sofia Wylie, who plays Gina on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, has released her own music.

7. Wylie’s song “I Can’t Stop Me” was featured in the Netflix movie Work It.

8. Milo Manheim, who starred in Disney Channel’s Zombies movies, is also a musician.

9. Manheim’s debut EP “New Feelings” was released in February 2021.

10. Madison Hu, who appeared on Disney Channel’s Bizaardvark, has released music under the name Madi2theMax.

11. Hu’s song “Bad Thing” was featured in the movie To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You.

12. Sky Katz, who starred on Disney Channel’s Raven’s Home, is a rapper.

13. Katz’s debut single “Fall Back” has over a million streams on Spotify.

14. Jordan Fisher, who got his start on Disney Channel’s Liv and Maddie, has released multiple EPs and singles.

15. Fisher won the 25th season of Dancing with the Stars.

16. “The Vamps,” a British pop band, got their start touring with the cast of Disney Channel’s Jessie.

17. Hayley Kiyoko, who starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Lemonade Mouth, is now a successful pop artist.

18. Kiyoko’s latest album “I’m Too Sensitive for This Shit” was released in March 2020.

19. Bella Thorne, who starred on Disney Channel’s Shake It Up, has released multiple singles and albums.

20. Thorne’s debut album “What Do You See Now?” was released in 2019.

These young artists prove that Disney’s music legacy is alive and well, even as the entertainment landscape continues to evolve. With massive followings on social media and scores of loyal fans, it seems like we’ll be hearing their voices for years to come.