Actress Hayden Panettiere's Surprising Music Career

Hayden Panettiere, an actress celebrated for her roles in "Heroes," "Scream," and "Nashville," also carved out a noteworthy music career. Her portrayal of country star Juliette Barnes on the ABC drama "Nashville" allowed her to perform and release numerous songs. These musical efforts translated into genuine chart success, with several of her recordings appearing on Billboard's country charts, including popular tracks like "Telescope" and "Undermine."

Panettiere's connection to music began in her childhood, contributing vocals to film soundtracks such as "Ice Princess" and "Bridge to Terabithia." Demonstrating ambition beyond acting, she released her first non-acting-related single, "Wake Up Call," in 2008. A significant early achievement in her musical journey was a Grammy nomination for best spoken word album for children, received at just 10 years old for her "A Bug's Life Read-Along" work.