GREASE LIVE! Star Named Radio Disney's 'Next Big Thing' in Music

Multi-talented Jordan Fisher has been named Radio Disney's next "NBT" (Next Big Thing) featured artist. The 22-year-old singer, actor and dancer will be featured in Radio Disney's popular multi-platform program that highlights up-and-coming recording artists while giving audiences a unique look at their musical journey.

Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Fisher began working as an actor, singer, songwriter and dancer at a young age. He is known for his roles as beloved surfer-dude Seacat in the Disney Channel Original Movies "Teen Beach Movie" and "Teen Beach 2," and the musically talented Doody in "Grease: Live." Fisher has had guest-starring roles on Disney Channel's "Liv and Maddie," ABC Family's (now Freeform) "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" and "Teen Wolf." Earlier this year, he presented the award for "The Freshest - Best New Artist" at the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards.

Fisher recently released "All About Us," the first single from his upcoming self-titled EP, releasing August 19 on Hollywood Records. The song, which is a mix of pop, soul, R&B and dance, is currently No. 24 on Billboard's Pop chart and has been on the Radio Disney Top 30 for 12 consecutive weeks. Prior to signing to Hollywood Records, Fisher's music as an indendepent artist began playing on Radio Disney in 2013. A skilled instrumentalist in piano, guitar and bass, Fisher is also a self-taught dancer and has worked with many renowned choreographers.

Radio Disney's "NBT" program will follow Fisher on his journey to release new music and works towards his debut EP. A series of videos will capture his story and be presented nationally on Radio Disney, Disney Channel, the Radio Disney app, RadioDisney.com and social media platforms. Featured artists are introduced throughout the year. Fisher joins an impressive roster of "NBT" alum including Epic Records' Fifth Harmony, Island Records' Shawn Mendes, Black River Entertainment's Kelsea Ballerini, Hollywood Records' Bea Miller and Sofia Carson, and Kemosabe/RCA Records' Becky G.

About Radio Disney Radio Disney, part of Radio Disney Networks, is a multi-platform music brand known for introducing new artists and playing the music of many of today's most popular young artists, including, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and Shawn Mendes. It is widely recognized by the music industry as an influencer to drive music awareness and is among a select group of mainstream radio stations tracked by Billboard and Mediabase music panels. Radio Disney's Top 40 playlist is driven by listener requests and represents major label recording artists, including One Direction, Selena Gomez, 5 Seconds of Summer, Fifth Harmony and Demi Lovato. Billboard Magazine has also twice cited Radio Disney in its "Maximum Exposure" list, which names the Top 100 ways to get music noticed. Radio Disney reaches millions of listeners each week across its national feed originating from Los Angeles, RadioDisney.com, the iHeartRadio app, Sirius XM satellite radio on channel 79, ShowMobile, Aha Radio, Slacker, TuneIn, iTunes Radio, and the Radio Disney iOS and Android Apps.

Below, watch Fisher's music video for "All About Us":

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Photo credit: Hollywood Records/Justin Campbell*