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August 14

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August 14, 2007 – The Soundtrack for High School Musical 2 is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“You are the music in me.”

On August 14, 2007, the soundtrack for the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical 2 was released through Walt Disney Records. The album peaked at number one on the digital iTunes and Amazon.com charts on its first week of release, and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, remaining there for four weeks. The album spawned four singles: “What Time is It?,” “I Don’t Dance,” “You Are the Music in Me,” and “Gotta Go My Own Way.” The album continued to chart in various countries, ranging from peak positions of number one to number 21. The album would eventually become the best-selling album of 2007.

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August 2

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August 2, 2005 – The Compilation Album Radio Disney: Move It is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“Everybody dance now!”

On August 2, 2005, the Radio Disney compilation album Radio Disney: Move It was released through Walt Disney Records. The album features music designed to make listeners move, and features a variety of dance numbers, ranging from “I Got You” by James Brown, to “Byou” by Cheetah Girl Sabrina Bryan, to “Macarena” by Los Del Rio.

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July 31

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July 31, 2015 – Descendants: Original TV Movie Soundtrack is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the baddest of them all? Welcome to my wicked world, wicked world.”

On July 31, 2015, the album Descendants: Original TV Movie Soundtrack was released through Walt Disney Records. The soundtrack captured the songs from the Disney Channel film Descendants, starring Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, Sofia Carson, and Kristin Chenoweth; the album also features the song “Believe” by recording artist Shawn Mendes. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and peaked at number one on the Kids Albums and the Soundtrack Albums charts. It would also go on to chart on several international chart lists.

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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 8

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July 8, 2008 – The Compilation Album Country Sings Disney is Released Through Walt Disney Records and Lyric Street Records

Country Sings Disney

“Life is a highway, I wanna ride it all night long.”

On July 8, 2008, the compilation album Country Sings Disney was released through a joint record label release with Walt Disney Records and Lyric Street Records (the Walt Disney Records country label). The album featured reinterpretations of Disney classics, such as “When I See An Elephant Fly” by Josh Gracin and “Part of Your World” by Faith Hill, as well as country songs from Pixar films, such as “Life is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts. The album featured several heavy-hitters within the country music scene, including Bonnie Raitt, Little Big Town, and Tim McGraw. The album peaked at number 15 on the Top Country Albums chart, as well as 91 on the Billboard 200.

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June 17

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June 17, 2008 – The Soundtrack to Camp Rock is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“Raise your hands up in the air and scream, we’re finding our voice, following our dream.”

On June 17, 2008, the soundtrack to the Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock was released through Walt Disney Records. The soundtrack had been streamed a week earlier on the Camp Rock official site, and officially premiered on Radio Disney on the 14th. On its official release, the album peaked at 3 on the Billboard 200, as well as reaching 2 on the U.S. iTunes store. The soundtrack featured performances by the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, the stars of the film.

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June 14

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June 14, 2011 – The Soundtrack for Cars 2 is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“You might think I’m crazy to hang around with you.”

On June 14, 2011, the soundtrack to Pixar’s 12th animated feature Cars 2 was released through Walt Disney Records. The soundtrack featured a score by Michael Giacchino, who had previously worked on The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and Up; this was his first collaboration with John Lasseter as the director. The soundtrack also featured songs by artists Weezer, Brad Paisley, Robbie Williams, and Japanese pop group Perfume. The soundtrack peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Top Soundtracks chart.

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May 27

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May 27, 1997 – The Soundtrack to Hercules is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“I will find my way, I can go the distance, I’ll be there someday, if I can be strong.”

On May 27, 1997, the album Hercules: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack was released. The album features music from the animated feature film, written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist David Zippel. Performers on the album include Lillas White, LaChanze, Roz Ryan, Roger Bart, Danny DeVito, Susan Egan, and Michael Bolton singing the pop version of “Go the Distance.” The music for the movie is heavily inspired by gospel and R&B, which fit in well with the idea of the muses telling the story of the hero Hercules. The Michael Bolton version of “Go the Distance” was released as a promotional single for the album. The song would go on to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song, but lost to “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic.

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May 20

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May 20, 2003 – The Soundtrack for Finding Nemo is Released Through Walt Disney Records

Finding Nemo Soundtrack

“Somewhere beyond the sea…”

On May 20, 2003, the soundtrack to Pixar’s fifth animated feature Finding Nemo was released through Walt Disney Records. This was the first Pixar feature not to be scored by Randy Newman, and the first collaboration between Pixar and Thomas Newman, who would go on to work with Andrew Stanton on the score for WALL-E. The score would go on to be nominated for Original Music Score at the Academy Awards, but lost to The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

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May 18

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May 18, 2004 – The Soundtrack for That’s So Raven is Released Through Walt Disney Records

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“It’s the future I can see, it’s so mysterious to me.”

On May 18, 2004, the soundtrack for the Disney Channel Original Series That’s So Raven was released through Walt Disney Records. Featuring songs sung by the cast and a collection of other pop songs, the album peaked at number 44 on the Billboard 200. Artists included lead actress Raven-Symoné, Jesse McCartney, Chaka Khan, and Kool & the Gang. The album would eventually be certified gold by the RIAA.

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