HILARY DUFF’S DIGNITY IS THE HIGHEST SELLING DEBUT OF THE WEEK US 14 April, 2006 April 12, 2007 – Burbank, CA
Hilary Duff marks another career milestone this week, by taking the highest selling debut on this week’s Nielsen’s Soundscan chart. Dignity marks the first album Hilary Duff wrote, a new musical style and a more mature look. The album was released April 3 on Disney’s Hollywood Records. Bob Cavallo, Chairman of Disney’s Hollywood Records, commented, “Hilary delivered on this record. It reflects her growth as a career artist. She worked tirelessly with the whole Hollywood Records staff to market this record, and today’s chart debut is a testament to that.” T
he debut followed a massive media blitz which included an MTV documentary-type special, “This Is Now,” a cover of USA Today, rave print reviews, hosting TRL for a week, widespread retail presence, appearances on Good Morning America, Kid’s Choice, Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Ellen, massive online coverage on MySpace and Yahoo, as well as a radio audience of over 11 million listeners. Hilary Duff is no stranger to the top of the charts. She has had two number one albums with Metamorphosis and Most Wanted. With the release of Dignity there have been many number ones, including “With Love” being the # 1 most added song at Top 40 Radio and multiple number one slots on MTV’s TRL.
Hilary teamed with Grammy-Award winning Kara DioGuardi (Gwen Stefani, Pussy Cat Dolls, Enrique Iglesias), as well as top producer/songwriters like Chico Bennett & Richard Vission (Madonna, Usher, The Killers), Tim & Bob (Nas, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez) , Vada Nobles (Rhianna, Lauyrn Hill, Faith Evans), Fred Wreck (Snoop Dogg, Enimen, Fergie), Will.I.Am, Rhett Lawrence, and her sister Haylie. Hilary Duff gained worldwide recognition in 2001 starring in the hit Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire. In May 2003, she brought her character to the big screen with Walt Disney Pictures’ The Lizzie McGuire movie. She went on to co-star in films like Agent Cody Banks, Cheaper By The Dozen, Cinderella Story, Raise Your Voice, Perfect Man, and Material Girls. She recently wrapped War, Inc. in Bulgaria, in which she stars with John Cusack, Sir Ben Kingsley and Marisa Tomei. Hilary also recently launched her own Elizabeth Arden perfume With Love and a new line of Stuff by Hilary Duff. Hilary has sold over 13 million records worldwide.
Dignity isn't for sale. It comes from within. Hilary Duff has always carried herself with dignity, from her 2001 TV debut starring in "Lizzie McGuire," through big screen hits like "Cinderella Story" and "Cheaper by the Dozen," to her career as a multi-platinum recording artist, with more than 13 million albums sold to date. Now Hilary brings her customary class and splash to her new EMI/Hollywood Records alum ‘Dignity'.
At 19, Hilary has matured into a sophisticated singer and songwriter. Hilary has co-written all the songs on "Dignity", always aiming high and ultimately creating an album of depth and consequence. To realise her vision for the new CD, she teamed with Grammy-Award winning Kara Dioguardi (Gwen Stefani, Pussy Cat Dolls, Enrique Iglesias, Kelly Clarkson), as well as top producer/songwriters like Chico Bennett & Richard Vission (Madonna, Usher, Killers), Tim & Bob (Nas, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez), Vada Nobles (Rhianna, Lauryn Hill, Faith Evans, Natasha Bedingfield, Warren G), Fredwrecke (Snoop Dog, Eminem, Fergi) Will.I.Am and Rhett Lawrence.
In the title track, she talks about her experiences and observations of living in Los Angeles ("Where's your dignity/I think you lost it in the Hollywood Hills"). "Danger" explores the suspect advances of an older man, while "With Love" turns the world's most common song topic upside down. ("I can take your honesty/All your words weigh heavily/I'm listening to you all the time"). The song "Stranger" reveals a relationship that is picture perfect in public, but cold behind closed doors. With every track, Hilary probes life and love more intensely, and with more vulnerability than she has before.
A native of Houston, Hilary Duff gained global recognition in 2001 starring in the hit Disney Channel series "Lizzie McGuire. In May 2003, she brought her character to the big screen with Walt Disney Pictures' "The Lizzie McGuire Movie." She went on to co-star in hit films like "Agent Cody Banks," "Cheaper By the Dozen" and "Cinderella Story," "Raise Your Voice," "Perfect Man, " and "Material Girls".
Hilary's U.S. #1 solo debut CD "Metamorphosis" sold 4 times platinum, followed by her self -titled album and "Most Wanted" both of which sold 3 million records. Hilary enjoyed Top 40 hits like "So Yesterday," "Come Clean," "Fly," and "Wake Up." Hilary's "Most Wanted" CD was her second U.S. #1 debut and it remained #1 for 2 weeks. With "Most Wanted" Hilary began to experiment more with her style and music as seen in her videos for "Wake Up" where she donned wigs and different looks and for "Beat of My Heart" in which she exclusively wore high end haute couture and began favouring more dance and rhythmic beats.
Hilary has some exciting movie projects on deck in this year, including "War, Inc." (starring John Cusack, Sir Ben Kingsley and Marisa Tomei) and the animated feature "Foodfight." Hilary recently debuted her own perfume "With Love", the video and commercial of which were shot by world-renown Matthew Rolston. But her music - and the upcoming tour - remain front and centre these days. And that's just how she wants it. Hilary Duff always connected closely with her audience. Now, she's saying more -- much more than ever, and with dignity -- with her music.
The album ‘DIGNITY' available March 31
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