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July 24

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July 24, 2007 – Billy Ray Cyrus’s Debut Album on Walt Disney Records is Released

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“She’s gotta do what she’s gotta do, and I’ve got to like it or not.”

On July 24, 2007, the 10th studio album and debut release through Walt Disney Records for country artist Billy Ray Cyrus was released. The album, titled Home at Last, was the artist’s first release in four years, and his only release on the label. Cyrus was brought to the label when he and his daughter starred on the Disney Channel Original Series Hannah Montana. The album peaked at number 3 on the Top Country Albums chart, 20 on the Billboard 200, and 20 on the Top Comprehensive Albums.

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July 21

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July 21, 2009 – Demi Lovato’s Second Album Here We Go Again is Released Through Hollywood Records

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“Should have known better than trying to let you go, cause here we go, go, go again.”

On July 21, 2009, the second studio album by recording artist and Disney Channel star Demi Lovato, entitled Here We Go Again, was released through Hollywood Records. The album was titled after its lead single, which was released on June 23; the second single was “Remember December,” which was released on January 18, 2010. Lovato worked with a variety of songwriters to give the album a more mature sound than her debut effort. The album was a critical success, debuting at number 1 on the Billboard 200, and going on to Gold certification.

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June 29

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June 29, 2004 – Breaking Benjamin’s Second Album We Are Not Alone is Released Through Hollywood Records

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“Show me how defenseless you really are, satisfied and empty inside.”

On June 29, 2004, the second album by rock band Breaking Benjamin entitled We Are Not Alone was released through Hollywood Records. The group, having signed with the record label in 2002, worked with Smashing Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan to create three songs for the album. The album peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200, eventually being certified platinum. Since its release, the album has garnered mixed to positive reviews.

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May 17

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May 17, 2005 – The Compilation Album Best of the Muppets Featuring the Muppets’ Wizard of Oz is Released

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“Sometimes, you gotta get out of Kansas.”

On May 17, 2005, the special compilation album Best of the Muppets Featuring the Muppets’ Wizard of Oz was released through Walt Disney Records. This was the first album released through Disney after their acquisition of the Muppets in February 2004. The album mainly featured songs from the television movie The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz, starring Ashanti and Queen Latifah. A song from the film, “When I’m With You,” was nominated for an Emmy award, but lost to “Mary Jane/Mary Lane” from Reefer Madness. The album also featured standards from the Muppet catalogue, including “Mahna Mahna” and “Rainbow Connection.”

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May 11

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May 11, 1999 – The Debut Album for the Group SHeDAISY, The Whole SHeBANG , is Released Through Lyric Street Records

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“This same woman that melts with your touch wants you to feel what I’m feeling right now.”

On May 11, 1999, the debut album for country group SHeDAISY, entitled The Whole SHeBANG, was released through Disney’s country music label Lyric Street Records. SHeDAISY was the first group signed to the label after it was incorporated, and the album was given positive reviews on its release. The album peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Top Country Albums, as well as number 70 on the Billboard 200. The album spawned five singles, including “Little Good-Byes,” “This Woman Needs,” “I Will…But,” “Lucky 4 You (Tonight I’m Just Me),” and “Still Holding Out for You.” A rereleased remix version of the album was released three years later, but did not have as much success as its predecessor.

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May 3

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May 3, 2005 – The Compilation Album Disney Wishes! Is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true.”

On May 3, 2005, the special compilation album Disney Wishes! was released through Walt Disney Records. All proceeds from sales of the album went to the Make A Wish Foundation, with which Disney has a long-standing partnership with through the Disney Worldwide Outreach Program. The album features covers of classic Disney songs, performed by such artists as Barbara Streisand, Linda Ronstadt, and Bette Midler.

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April 29

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April 29, 2008 – The Eponymous Album Raven-Symoné is Released Through Hollywood Records

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“[It’s] a party album. There are only 2 slow songs, but it’s really energetic.”

On April 29, 2008, the fourth eponymously titled studio album by artist Raven-Symoné was released through Hollywood Records. The album only released two singles: “Double Dutch Bus,” a cover of the 1981 funk song by Frankie Smith; the single was used to promote Raven-Symoné’s film College Road Trip. The other single was “Anti-Love Song,” released on March 27, 2009. The album peaked at number 159 on the Billboard 200.

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April 6

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April 6, 1996 – The Band Fastball Releases Debut Album Through Hollywood Records

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“Are you ready for the fallout? Who you gonna call out?”

On April 6, 1996, the debut album for the band Fastball, entitled Make Your Mama Proud, was released through Hollywood Records. The band, native to Austin, Texas, had been recommended to the Disney-owned record label thanks to the efforts of a local journalist. The album had one minor hit with the promotional single “Are You Ready for the Fallout?” but overall did not sell very well, selling under 6,000 copies. The band wouldn’t find success until the 1998 album All the Pain Money Can Buy and the hit single “The Way”

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March 14

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March 14, 2000 – The Tribute Album Color, Rhythm and Magic: Favorites from Disney Classics is Released

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“Color, Rhythm & Magic: Favorites From Disney delivers just what the title promises…”

On March 14, 2000, the tribute album Color, Rhythm and Magic: Favorites from Disney Classics was released through Varèse Sarabande records. The album, recorded by Earl Rose, takes Disney songs and composes them in a light jazz format with piano, percussion, and violin, among other instruments. It features classics ranging from “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” to “Someday” from The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

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October 11

Posted on October 11, 2015 by disneydetail

October 11, 2005 – The Disney Princess Christmas Album is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“Christmas is coming for one and for all, good friends and family are coming to call.”

On October 11, 2005, the Disney Princess Christmas Album was released through Walt Disney Records. The album gave a Disney twist on several traditional Christmas carols, as well as a few original compositions, including “Christmas is Coming” sung by Disney Princesses, and “Beautiful” by Jim Brickman featuring Wayne Brady. The album was re-released in 2009 with the song “Christmas Eve Dinner” replacing “Beautiful.”

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