Buena Vista Music Group’s (BVMG) year was led by the number one teen superstar, Hilary Duff. Her debut solo album on Buena Vista/Hollywood Records, Metamorphosis, soared to the top of the charts and was certified platinum in 10 days. Her single, So Yesterday, was number one on Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart.

In 2003, Hollywood Records released Josh Kelley’s debut album and hit single, Amazing, enjoyed big sales from the soundtrack of Freaky Friday, and released critically acclaimed albums from Calvin Richardson and the orchestral pop group The Polyphonic Spree.

Walt Disney Records had a strong year as the world’s number one soundtrack and number one children’s music label. Several albums achieved platinum status, including the soundtracks for The Lizzie McGuire Movie, the Lizzie McGuire TV series and Lilo & Stitch. Disneymania was certified gold, and the Brother Bear soundtrack, featuring Phil Collins, achieved success along with the film during the holiday season.

At Lyric Street Records, award-winning group Rascal Flatts’ sophomore album MELT debuted at number one on Billboard’s Country Albums Sales Chart, number five on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums Chart (all genres) and was certified platinum in just five weeks. Lyric Street introduced 12-year-old singing sensation Ashley Gearing in 2003. Her debut single, Can You Hear Me When I Talk To You?, made her the youngest female artist to make the charts in country music history.

BVMG’s key anticipated releases for 2004 include new albums from Hilary Duff, Raven, The Polyphonic Spree, 3rd Strike, Los Lobos, Kevin Denney and Aaron Tippin.