McCartney's debut solo album, Beautiful Soul, which was two years in the making, was released on September 28, 2004, in the United States and over a year later in Europe.
He categorized it as a "pop record" with twists of urban.
The album featured four songs that he co-wrote.
Beautiful Soul reached number 15 on the Billboard 200.
The album has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, denoting over one million units of shipment to US retailers; it is his highest-certified album as of early 2009.
By mid-2006, the album had sold more than 1.5 million copies.
The album's lead single of the same name reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100.
McCartney was one of the artists to win multiple awards at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards, including Choice Crossover Artist, Choice Male Artist and Choice Breakout, Male.
The following year, he won Favorite Male Singer at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

His first headlining tour, also named Beautiful Soul, began on May 2, 2005 at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento, California.
The United States portion of the tour spanned 56 stops, ending on September 10, 2005 at the Madera District County Fair in Madera, California.
In the fall of 2005, McCartney toured Australia, and opened for the Backstreet Boys in Europe in the summer of 2005.
His July 9 performance at California's Great America in Santa Clara, California was recorded, released as Live: The Beautiful Soul Tour in November 2005.

After the filming of Keith wrapped, McCartney began working on his second album, Right Where You Want Me, co-writing all but one of the songs featured in it.
Right Where You Want Me is more mature than his debut, reflecting his musical and personal growth since he recorded his debut album at age 15.
Released by Hollywood Records on September 19, 2006, the album reached number 14 on the Billboard 200.
The lead single of the album, "Right Where You Want Me", began receiving airplay on July 11, 2006.
Although he did not launch a full tour, he did various promotional shows in Italy and the United States.

Relationship with Disney
He has contributed to numerous Disney soundtracks including Disneymania 2, Radio Disney Jingle Jams, A Cinderella Story, That's So Raven, Stuck in the Suburbs, Lizzie McGuire Total Party!,
Disneymania 3, Sydney White, Radio Disney Jams, Vol.
7, Radio Disney Jams, Vol.
8, DisneyMania 4, Hannah Montana, Radio Disney: Party Jams, That's So Raven Too!,
Radio Disney Jams, Vol.
9, Radio Disney Jams, Vol.
11, and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.

McCartney also appeared on the Disney Channel teen sitcoms The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Hannah Montana.
He also voices 'Terence' in the Tinker Bell franchise.
McCartney's debut solo album, Beautiful Soul, which was two years in the making, was released on September 28, 2004, in the United States and over a year later in Europe. He categorized it as a "pop record" with twists of urban. The album featured four songs that he co-wrote. Beautiful Soul reached number 15 on the Billboard 200. The album has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, denoting over one million units of shipment to US retailers; it is his highest-certified album as of early 2009. By mid-2006, the album had sold more than 1.5 million copies. The album's lead single of the same name reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. McCartney was one of the artists to win multiple awards at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards, including Choice Crossover Artist, Choice Male Artist and Choice Breakout, Male. The following year, he won Favorite Male Singer at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
His first headlining tour, also named Beautiful Soul, began on May 2, 2005 at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento, California. The United States portion of the tour spanned 56 stops, ending on September 10, 2005 at the Madera District County Fair in Madera, California. In the fall of 2005, McCartney toured Australia, and opened for the Backstreet Boys in Europe in the summer of 2005. His July 9 performance at California's Great America in Santa Clara, California was recorded, released as Live: The Beautiful Soul Tour in November 2005.
After the filming of Keith wrapped, McCartney began working on his second album, Right Where You Want Me, co-writing all but one of the songs featured in it. Right Where You Want Me is more mature than his debut, reflecting his musical and personal growth since he recorded his debut album at age 15. Released by Hollywood Records on September 19, 2006, the album reached number 14 on the Billboard 200. The lead single of the album, "Right Where You Want Me", began receiving airplay on July 11, 2006. Although he did not launch a full tour, he did various promotional shows in Italy and the United States.
Relationship with Disney
He has contributed to numerous Disney soundtracks including Disneymania 2, Radio Disney Jingle Jams, A Cinderella Story, That's So Raven, Stuck in the Suburbs, Lizzie McGuire Total Party!, Disneymania 3, Sydney White, Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 7, Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 8, DisneyMania 4, Hannah Montana, Radio Disney: Party Jams, That's So Raven Too!, Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 9, Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 11, and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.
McCartney also appeared on the Disney Channel teen sitcoms The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Hannah Montana. He also voices 'Terence' in the Tinker Bell franchise.
Jesse McCartney