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This article is about the American singer and actress. For the daughter of Senator John P. Hale, see Lucy Lambert Hale.

Lucy Hale
Hale at the 38th People's Choice Awards on January 11, 2012
Born
Karen Lucille Hale[1]

(1989-06-14) June 14, 1989 (age 35)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active2003–present
Musical career
GenresCountry, pop rock[2]
LabelsHollywood

Lucy Kate Hale (born Karen Lucille Hale; June 14, 1989)[1][2][3][4] is an American actress and singer. She was one of five winners of the reality show American Juniors. She is best known for her role as Aria Montgomery on the ABC Family series Pretty Little Liars. She released her debut single, "You Sound Good to Me", in 2014.

Personal life

Hale is a native of Memphis, Tennessee.[5] She was named after one of her great-grandmothers. Her mother is a registered nurse.[1] She has an older sister Maggie who is a teacher[1][6] and a step-brother Wes. Hale was homeschooled.[7] During her childhood, she took acting and singing lessons.[8] In August 2012, Hale revealed she had suffered from eating disorder.[9] She is dating Revolution actor Graham Rogers.[10]

Career

Acting

She first appeared on television in the reality show American Juniors in 2003. She was part of the vocal quintet formed with the top 5 finishers.[11] After American Juniors, Hale moved to Los Angeles at age 15 in the hopes of getting a record deal.[12][13] Shortly after, she started auditioning and received a minor role on Drake & Josh[14] and other guest roles on shows such as Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, The O.C., and How I Met Your Mother. She appeared in two episodes of the Disney Channel show Wizards of Waverly Place.

Hale appeared in NBC's short-lived re-imagining of the Bionic Woman as Becca Sommers, younger sister to title character Jaime Sommers (played by Michelle Ryan).[5] She made her big screen debut in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 portraying Effie, the younger sister of Lena Kaligaris (played by Alexis Bledel).[8] Hale then co-starred in the CW series Privileged as Rose Baker, with Ashley Newbrough and Joanna Garcia.[15] She starred in the Lifetime TV movie Sorority Wars.[16]

In December 2009, Hale was cast as Aria Montgomery in the TV series Pretty Little Liars, based on the book series by Sara Shepard.[17] Hale won a 2010 Teen Choice Award ("Choice Summer TV Star: Female") for her portrayal of Aria on the show.[18] In January 2010, Hale guest-starred on the CSI: Miami episode "Show Stopper".[19] In August 2010, she was cast in a cameo in Scream 4.[20]

Hale was cast as the lead for A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song. Filming began in February 2011[21] and the film aired in January 2012. She hosted the April 25 episode of Punk'd where she successfully pranked Ian Harding, Vanessa Hudgens and Josh Hutcherson.[22]

On June 11, 2013, Hale announced that she is the new Ambassador of the beauty brand Mark Girl.[23] On July 29, 2013, it was announced that Hale and Darren Criss would co-host the 2013 Teen Choice Awards on August 11, 2013.[24]

Music

Hale described music as her "first love".[25] Her early musical influences were Shania Twain and Faith Hill but what ignited her interest in pursuing music was Britney Spears' "Baby One More Time".[26] She also listened to Dixie Chicks.[27] She recorded songs for A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song.[28]

On June 12, 2012, it was announced that she had signed a record deal with Hollywood Records.[29] Recording was set to begin later in 2012 with a single and a country album due in 2013.[30] Kristian Bush of country band Sugarland said: "She sounds like Carrie Underwood -- strong with a blues side and a pop side to it. And a lot like Faith Hill."[31] Hale's debut single "You Sound Good to Me" was released on January 7, 2014, with her debut album to follow later in the year.[32] The song's accompanying music video was directed by Philip Andelman.[33]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2008 The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 Effie Kaligaris Credited as Lucy Kate Hale
2009 Fear Island Megan/Jenna Television film
2009 Sorority Wars Katie Parker Television film
2011 Scream 4 Sherrie Cameo appearance
2011 A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song Katie Gibbs Direct-to-DVD
2012 Secret of the Wings Periwinkle Voice only
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2003 American Juniors Herself Contestant; 17 episodes
2003 An American Idol Christmas Herself TV special
2005 Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Amy Cassidy Episode: "Upperclassmen & Gross Biology Dissection"
2006 Secrets of a Small Town Tisha Steele Unsold ABC pilot
Credited as Lucy Kate Hale
2006 Drake & Josh Hazel Episode: "Theater Thug"
2006 The O.C. Hadley Hawthorne Episode: "The Man of the Year"
2007 American Family Brittany Jane Unsold ABC pilot
2007 The Apostles Rachel Rydell Unsold Fox pilot
2007 How I Met Your Mother Katie Scherbatsky Episode: "First Time in New York"
2007 Bionic Woman Becca Sommers Main cast
Credited as Lucy Kate Hale
2007–2008 Wizards of Waverly Place Miranda Hampson 2 episodes
2008 Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream Herself Episode: "Hello Hollywood"
2008–2009 Privileged Rose Baker Main cast
Credited as Lucy Kate Hale
2009 Ruby & The Rockits Kristen Episode: "Smells Like Teen Drama"
2009 Private Practice Danielle Episode: "Pushing the Limits"
Credited as Lucy Kate Hale
2010 CSI: Miami Phoebe Nichols/Vanessa Patton Episode: "Show Stopper"
2010–present Pretty Little Liars Aria Montgomery Main cast
2012 Punk'd Herself Guest host; episode: "Lucy Hale"

Discography

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications
Year Title Peak chart positions Album
US
Country
 		US CAN
2014 "You Sound Good to Me" 21 88 57 TBA

Music videos

Year Video Director
2014 "You Sound Good to Me"[34] Phil Andelman

Soundtrack appearances

Year Song Album
2003 "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" Kids in America
2011 "Run This Town" A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song
"Make You Believe"
"Bless Myself"
"Extra Ordinary"

As a part of American Juniors

Soundtrack
Year Song Other Artists Album
2003 "One Step Closer" Kids in America "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me"
Kids in America

Awards

Year Award Category Work Result
2010 Teen Choice Award Choice Summer TV Star: Female Pretty Little Liars Won
2011 Young Hollywood Awards Cast To Watch (with Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson and Shay Mitchell) Won
2011 Teen Choice Award Choice Summer TV Star: Female Won
2012 Teen Choice Award Actress: Drama Won
2013 Gracie Allen Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Rising Star[35] Won
2013 Teen Choice Award Choice Summer TV Star: Female [36] Won
2014 People's Choice Awards Favorite Cable TV Actress[37] Won

References

  1. ^ a b c d Mansfield, Brian (January 5, 2014). "On the Verge: Actress Lucy Hale goes country". USA Today. Archived from the original on January 5, 2014. ...whose full name is Karen Lucille Hale {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b Lucy Hale - biography. Allmusic. Retrieved December 23, 2012. "A Tennessee native, singer and actress Lucy Kate Hale was born on June 14, 1989."
  3. ^ Hale, Lucy (June 9, 2013). "Thanks for all the bday love ! It's the 14th but I'm still overwhelmed". Twitter.com. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  4. ^ Hale, Lucy (June 14, 2013). "Drama queen for 24 years". Instagram. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  5. ^ a b Lucy Hale. NBC. Retrieved November 11, 2008.
  6. ^ "Savvy — Issue 11 : Cover Story". Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  7. ^ "What Was Lucy Hale Like When She Was 17?". Seventeen. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  8. ^ a b Scarpa, Gina (September 26, 2007). "Exclusive Interview: Lucy Hale of 'Bionic Woman'". BuddyTV. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  9. ^ Still, Jennifer (August 7, 2012). "'Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale: 'I used to go days without eating'". Digital Spy. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  10. ^ Johnson, Zach (June 26, 2013). "Exclusive: Lucy Hale Dating Graham Rogers!". US Weekly. Retrieved June 30, 2013.
  11. ^ American Juniors. Allmusic. Retrieved November 11, 2008.
  12. ^ Minsker, Maria (May 30, 2012). "Pretty Little Liars Secrets: A Q&A with Lucy Hale". College Magazine. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
  13. ^ Sciarretto, Amy Sciarretto (October 28, 2013). "'Pretty Little Liars' Star Lucy Hale Shares Details About Upcoming Country Album [VIDEO]". PopCrush. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  14. ^ Chen, Eva (December 2012). "Girl Talk: Lucy Hale". Teen Vogue. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  15. ^ Bianco, Robert (September 9, 2008). "'Privileged': The kids are all white, and kind of shallow, too". USA Today. Retrieved November 11, 2008.
  16. ^ "TV: Sorority Wars, the Definitive Lucy Hale Interview". Gosh!TV. October 17, 2009. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  17. ^ ABC Family Announces Additional Casting for its Upcoming Pilots "Melissa & Joey," "Untitled Michael Jacobs Project" and "Pretty Little Liars" ABC Family Press Release (December 7, 2009). Retrieved December 30, 2009.
  18. ^ "2010 Teen Choice Awards Winners List". MTV News. August 9, 2010. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  19. ^ "CSI: Miami Episode: "Show Stopper"". TV Guide. January 11, 2010. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  20. ^ "Shenae Grimes, Lucy Hale Join 'Scream 4' Cast". Celebuzz. August 27, 2010. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
  21. ^ Warner Premiere film 'Another Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song' auditions underway for ABC Family. January 19, 2009. ABC Family Auditions. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
  22. ^ Maria Mercedes Lara (April 27, 2012). "Ian Harding Gets Pranked by Lucy Hale on Punk'd: "I'm So Glad I Didn't Cry!" (VIDEO)". Wetpaint. The Cambio Network. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  23. ^ Hale, Lucy (June 13, 2013). "Excited to share with you all that I'm @markgirl's official new #Beauty Brand Ambassador". Twitter.com. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  24. ^ "FOX FLASH - FOX PRIMETIME - PRESS RELEASE". July 29, 2013.
  25. ^ Levine, Rachel (January 9, 2012). "Lucy Hale on Singing in New 'Cinderella' Movie: Music Was "My First Love"". OK! Magazine. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
  26. ^ Gomez, Jorge (June 12, 2012). "'Pretty Little Liars' star Lucy Hale signs with Hollywood Records". TheCelebrityCafe.com. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
  27. ^ Storey, Karen (January 5, 2014). "'Little Liar' Lucy Hale branches into country radio". New York Post. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  28. ^ Huver, Scott (January 2, 2011). "Lucy Hale Is Addicted to Social Networking". Wetpaint. The Cambio Network. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
  29. ^ Bentley, Jean (June 12, 2012). "'Pretty Little Liars' star Lucy Hale lands record deal with Hollywood Records". Zap2it. Retrieved June 13, 2012.
  30. ^ "Hollywood Records Signs "Pretty Little Liars" Star Lucy Hale". PR Newswire. June 12, 2012. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  31. ^ Bonaguro, Alison (July 11, 2012). "OFFSTAGE: Sugarland's Kristian Bush Says Lucy Hale Is a Natural". CMT. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  32. ^ http://hollywoodlife.com/2013/12/02/lucy-hale-cover-art-you-sound-good-to-me-look-how-to/
  33. ^ Schillaci, Sophie (January 7, 2014). "Lucy Hale Hitchhikes Like A Pro In 'You Sound Good To Me' Video: Watch Now". MTV. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  34. ^ "CMT : Videos : Lucy Hale : You Sound Good to Me (Official Video)". Country Music Television. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  35. ^ http://prettylittleliars.us/lucy-hale-awarded-a-2013-gracie-award/
  36. ^ http://www.ontheredcarpet.com/Teen-Choice-Awards-2013---list-of-winners/9202922
  37. ^ http://popwatch.ew.com/2014/01/08/peoples-choice-awards-winners-list/

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