Musician and actor Jesse McCartney got his first taste of the spotlight with a role on soap opera All My Children before getting a piece of the boy band boom with the group Dream Street. In 2003 he made the leap toward a solo career, scoring a few hits that instantly resonated with teens and tweens. Departure brought McCartney mainstream fame, packed as it was with radio-friendly singles and starry collaborations. Alongside acting and voice-acting gigs, the artist continues to make his mark musically by blending pop production, R&B sensibilities, and a slick, suited aesthetic.