In 2004, Hollywood Records also released debut albums from Disney Channel star Raven-Symone and singer/actor Jesse McCartney; enjoyed big sales from rock band Breaking Benjamin and the soundtrack to A Cinderella Story; and released critically acclaimed albums by Los Lobos, The Polyphonic Spree and Regis Philbin.

Walt Disney Records had its second consecutive year as the world's number one soundtrack label and children's music label. The Cheetah Girls soundtrack achieved platinum status, and Disneymania 2, Disney's Greatest Volumes 1 & 2, Hilary Duff's Santa Claus Lane, plus soundtracks from That's So Raven and The Princess Diaries 2 were all certified gold. The label announced the creation of its new imprint, Disney Sound, with the signing of Grammy^®-winning rock duo They Might Be Giants.

At Lyric Street Records, award-winning group Rascal Flatts' sophomore album Melt was certified double platinum, and the band released their third album last October. SHeDAISY released their third album and had two Top 10 country radio singles; Josh Gracin (former American Idol finalist) had the highest debut for a new country male singer in the past 12 years.

Hollywood Records artists Hilary Duff and Jesse McCartney released albums in 2004.

Raven-Symone and Julie Andrews performed a duet for the gold-certified Princess Diaries 2 soundtrack.