Teen Celebrities & Role Models

The Jonas Brothers are a pop-rock boy band who are known for being wholesome role models who are family friendly and even wear chastity rings. Learn more about the wholesome threesome at the following links:

Miley Ray Cyrus was born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992. She is a Golden Globe and Critic's Choice Award nominated singer, actress, and author. Miley Cyrus is best known for starring as Hannah Montana in movies and the Hannah Montana television series on the Disney Channel.

I just discovered Selena Gomez -- what a talent! Selena Gomez, who just starred with Demi Lovato in "Princess Protection Program," is the star of the series "Wizards of Waverly Place." When she was 15, Selena told the TV show "Extra" that she asked her father for a promise ring because she is promising her family and God she will not have sex before marriage. Selena is also a spokesperson for UNICEF and the ambassador of Do Something.org.

At first glance, Luke Benward appears like any other typical twelve year old boy. Born and raised in Franklin, Tennessee, Luke spends his free time like most kids his age: playing football, video games, break dancing and practicing on his new electric guitar. Lucky for Hollywood, Benward is not just your average 7th grader.

In an interview with Christianity Today, Luke Benward said this about being a good role model: "I believe the favor of God on my life is not for me to keep to myself and become proud of, but to be used for others."

Robert Pierre is a 16 year-old sophomore who plays high school basketball, leads student worship at his church, is involved in student leadership at his school and is a national recording artist. After giving away 100,000 copies of his sophomore CD Identity for charity in partnership with Family Christian Stores, teen singer Robert Pierre is gearing up to release his second album Identity nationwide on Apr. 28 in the midst of his first radio single "Jesus" getting rave responses from stations across the country. Identity will be the follow-up project to Inside Out, Pierre's freshman release on thinkaboutit records.

Jasmine released her debut CD on iShine Records and 3 a.m. Sound Productions with Nashville based Bema Media, distributed in CBA partnership with Provident-Integrity Distribution, this past spring titled The Next Me. She was also among the performers on the iShine Live tour.

PureNRG is made up of three band members: Caroline Grace Elizabeth Williams (14), Laura Carolyne Joyce Myers (14), and Jordan Ryan Yates (16). This Christian pop group was signed to Fervent Records in March 2007. PureNRG has already released 5 albums: their self-titled debut "pureNRG" released in May of 2007; their sophomore album "Here We Go Again" released in April 2008; a Christmas album "A pureNRG Christmas" released in September of 2008; a remix album "reNRGized" released March 2009' and their most recent album "The Real Thing" which released July 2009.

David James Archuleta was born December 28, 1990. Archuleta is an American singer-songwriter. In May 2008 he finished as the runner-up on the seventh season of American Idol.

Mission Six joined forces 4 years ago through local churches and school activities such as soccer. The musicians decided on their name with the common goal of being five guys on a mission to put God first. In fact, the group of 14 and 15-year-olds are so mission focused that they refer to themselves as "musicionaries."

With Radio Disney support, festival appearances like this year's Big Ticket Festival, nationwide tours such as iShine Live and a freshman project titled Super Hero, Mission Six teamed up with Dan Needham and Kevan Cyka (together, have produced records for names such as Hilary Duff, Lindsay Lohan, JUMP5) for their sophomore sound. The Evansville, Ind. based band co-wrote all of the new songs on the record. The remaining five songs are instrumental tracks the band titles "rock a longs," giving fans the opportunity to sing along to Mission Six's tunes

Mission Six are continuing their ministry through music with the release of their second album, Not Too Young, on iShine Records on Oct. 27.

Katelyn Tarver was born November 2, 1989. Katelyn is a singer/songwriter and model, who is a native of Glennville, Georgia. Katelyn Tarver was a finalist on the only season of American Idol Juniors in the early 2000s. She released her debut album Wonderful Crazy in 2005 on an independent record label, TC Music. Her debut album was re-released, under the name Brand New Day.

Katelyn is now signed to CAA and is managed by Johnny Wright (Justin Timberlake, Backstreet Boys, Janet Jackson, Jonas Bros, Menudo and Ciara).