Young Celebrities & Role Models

Bristol Palin was born October 18, 1990. Bristol is the second child and eldest daughter of the 11th Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin and her husband Todd. She was named after an inn where her mother worked; the headquarters city of ESPN; and the Bristol Bay region of Alaska where her husband was raised. Bristol "The Pistol" Palin is a teen mother and speaks to other teens about abstinence from her personal experience. Palin was also a 2010 finalist on "Dancing with the Stars."

Alaskan Teen Bristol Palin: A Breath of Fresh Air on 'Dancing with the Stars' - Yahoo
Bristol Palin has become a surprising figure of controversy on ABC's hit reality series "Dancing With the Stars." At 19 years of age, Bristol is one of the youngest dancers ever on "Dancing," and her lack of professional training before the show has been obvious from the start of Season 11.

Bristol Palin & Kurt Warner on 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 11 - Week 8
Bristol Palin and Kurt Warner were still in the running on Week 8 of Season 11 of "Dancing with the Stars" after Rick Fox left the show in Week 7.

Dancing with the Stars Season 11 with Bristol Palin & Kurt Warner
As everyone has probably heard by now, "Dancing with the Stars" will be back for another season with their most powerful lineup yet. This may be the first year the show has lived up to the "stars" part of its name.

Bristol Palin, daughter of Sarah Palin, to guest star on 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager'
Bristol Palin, the eldest daughter of Todd and Sarah Palin and a teenage parent herself, is about to make her acting debut in a series about teen pregnancy - "The Secret Life of the American Teenager"

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.

Orla Fallon, Meav, David Archuleta, and Mark Wills Bring a Celtic Christmas to Nashville - AC/Yahoo
Orla Fallon, Méav, David Archuleta, and Mark Wills brought the Christmas spirit to Nashville on Thursday, September 2, 2010 for the upcoming PBS holiday special "Orla Fallon's Celtic Christmas" which will air Thanksgiving weekend on public television stations across the country.

Orla Fallon Celtic Christmas Special filmed at Nashville's TPAC with David Archuleta: Exclusive pics - Examiner
Tennessee Performing Arts Center decked the halls tonight for Orla Fallon and her talented friends including David Archuleta, Méav and Mark Wills for the upcoming PBS Christmas Special "Orla Fallon's Celtic Christmas."

Diamond Rio makes Beautiful Mess at the Opry with Delilah and David Archuleta
The multi-platinum selling country/gospel band Diamond Rio had the opportunity to meet American Idol's David Archuleta and to sit down with popular Christian radio personality Delilah at the Grand Ole Opry's birthday celebration last Saturday evening in Nashville.

Singer-songwriter and actress Demi Lovato was born August 20, 1992. As an actress she is best known for her roles as Mitchie Torres in the Disney Channel movie Camp Rock and as Sonny Monroe in Sonny With A Chance. Semi is also a singer and released her debut album Don't Forget in 2008. Demo co-wrote several songs with the Jonas Brothers for Don't Forget. She released her second album, Here We Go Again, on July 21, 2009. Her cover of "Wonderful Christmastime" is featured in All Wrapped Up.

Demi is currently starring in Sonny With a Chance on the Disney Channel. She also recently starred in Princess Protection Program with her best friend Selena Gomez, whom she has known since they met at a Barney & Friends auditions.

Demi Lovato is a Christian and prays with her band before she performs.

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.

Gospel Music 101: Who is Jasmine Sagginario? Jasmine winner of Radio Disney's Next Big Thing
Middle Tennessee's 15-year-old singer/songwriter Jasmine Sagginario was named Radio Disney's Next Big Thing last week after nearly three months of nationwide competition.

Jasmine Sagginario's "Make a Movie" #10; Jasmine's debut single hits top 10 on Radio Disney
Jasmine's debut single just released this week on Radio Disney's Top 10, alongside artists like Selena Gomez & The Scene, Justin Bieber, Nick Jonas & The Administration and Taylor Swift. In spite of such stiff competition, Jasmine held her own, and "Make a Movie" captured the #10 Radio Disney spot this week.

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:

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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."

Gospel Music 101: Who is Luke Benward? Movies, music and more
A Look at Teen Actor and Singer, Luke Benward - Born May 12, 1995, Christian actor and singer Lucas Aaron "Luke" Benward is well on his way to becoming a teen star at 14. With movie and TV roles and a record already to his credit, he is fast becoming a household name, at least among teens and tweens!

Teen Actor and Singer, Luke Benward
Luke Benward was born May 12, 1995 and is best known for his starring role as Billy in "How to Eat Fried Worms," his lead role in Disney Channel's "Mostly Ghostly: Who Let the Ghosts Out?" and his performance as Charlie Tuttle in the 2008 Disney Channel Original Movie, "Minutemen."

Luke Benward: Actor, Singer, Teenager!
Although he is only 13 years old, actor and singer Lucas Aaron "Luke" Benward is well on his way to becoming a household name.

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Tween star Luke Benward is joining young artists Mission Six, The Rubyz, Jasmine, Jamie-Grace and Logan Charles on the road for thirteen spring dates. With stops everywhere from Texas to Michigan, the iShine tour will kick-off April 30, 2009. The two-hour interactive show is geared for the 7-13 demographic. It is estimated that in the US alone there are 20 million tweens.

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. She has taken some criticism recently for seemingly abandoning her "good girl" image.

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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.

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.

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.

I recently discovered Selena Gomez -- what a talent! Selena Gomez, who 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.

Disney's Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana now on DVD: Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and more
Two teenage Christian actresses and three Disney shows combine when three Disney shows are mashed up! The casts of Disney television programs "Wizards of Waverly Place," "The Suite Life on Deck," and "Hannah Montana" are brought together in this Disney mashup movie.

What did Selena Gomez reveal on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live?' (includes Selena Gomez 'Falling Down' video)
Christian actress Selena Gomez, best known for her portrayal of Alex Russo on the Disney Channel series, "Wizards of Waverly Place" and her recent role in Princess Protection Program, made an appearance on "The Jimmy Kimmel Show" this week along with NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal.

2009 Teen Choice Awards dominated by faith-based movies, shows, music and personalities: Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez and more
The 11th Annual Teen Choice Awards, hosted by the Jonas Brothers, were taped last night and will air tonight on FOX at 8 pm/7 pm central. The 2009 Teen Choice awards were dominated by faith-based movies, shows, music and Christian personalities.

Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato Bring Princess Protection Program to DVD June 30
Selena Gomez Shines in the Otherwise Ordinary Princess Protection Program:
Princess Protection Program starring Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato is releasing to DVD on June 30.

2009 Teen Choice Awards dominated by faith-based movies, shows, music and personalities: Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Twilight, Paramore, Selena Gomez, more
The 11th Annual Teen Choice Awards, hosted by the Jonas Brothers, were taped last night and will air tonight on FOX at 8 pm/7 pm central. The 2009 Teen Choice awards were dominated by faith-based movies, shows, music and Christian personalities.