Radio Disney has named their Next Big Thing (NBT) and this time the honor is being bestowed on Meg Donnelly. Earlier today, Radio Disney announced that the actress and singer had been selected for the title.
What’s happening:
- Actress and singer Meg Donnelly has been named Radio Disney’s NBT (Next Big Thing).
- NBT is a multiplatform talent program that puts the spotlight on breakout artists and showcases their journey to success.
- During the summer of 2018, Donnelly independently released her debut single “Smile,” which quickly rose to #3 on the Radio Disney Top 50 alongside follow-up single “Digital Love.”
- Through Disney Channel Voices, a new initiative to showcase diverse music and give multitalented young stars a platform to express themselves and make a deeper connection with their fans, Donnelly released her music video for “Digital Love.”
- Donnelly is scheduled to perform as part of the Disney Channel Voices Showcase at Disney Channel Fan Fest on April 27 at Disney California Adventure Park.
- She will also be releasing an EP featuring a track titled “With You” with multi-platinum recording artist Fetty Wap this year.
- On the acting front, Donnelly is set to reprise her role as Addison in the highly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie Zombies 2 and also stars in ABC’s hit comedy series American Housewife.
- The recording artist, who has become known for her signature style of pop music with a hip-hop twist, will be featured in a series of exclusive NBT videos across:
- Radio Disney
- Disney Channel
- Radio Disney app
- DisneyNOW app
- Social media platforms
- Radio Disney’s NBT program illustrates how the network is delivering on its commitment to identify and nurture emerging talent while providing them with a platform to help boost their careers.
- Donnelly joins an impressive roster of NBT alumni who have quickly grown to be some of today’s biggest artists, including:
- Shawn Mendes
- Camila Cabello
- Fifth Harmony
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Def Jam Records
- Alessia Cara
- Sofia Carson
- Becky G
- Lennon Stella
- Temecula Road
- Why Don’t We
- Anne-Marie
- JAGMAC