Television actors and actresses have historically crossed over into the musical landscape, and those on this list had the most memorable transitions. Many of these TV stars created memorable music videos with their pop hits and still pursue their musical careers with greater vigor than ever.
Millions know Drake as the rap icon of the year, but we should never forget when he was Aubrey Graham, a Nickelodeon star on the show "Degrassi." TV stars like David Hasselhoff and William Shatner released epic cover songs, "Hooked on a Feeling" and "Rocket Man" respectively, that have cemented their fame into the fabric of pop culture.
Others ranked on this list, those who transitioned from television acting into musical performing, include Disney stars like Hilary Duff and Selena Gomez. This list truly consists of the best music from TV stars with unforgettable songs for all to enjoy.
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They Don't Know
Tracey Ullman
You Broke My Heart in 17 Places (1983)So Yesterday
Hilary Duff
Metamorphosis (2003)
In the Sun
Zooey Deschanel
Volume Two (2010)Come and Get It
Selena Gomez
Stars Dance (2013)Blame It
Jamie Foxx
Intuition (2008)
Started from the Bottom
Drake
Nothing Was the Same (2013)Heartbeat
Donald Glover
Camp (2011)
Hooked on a Feeling
David Hasselhoff
Hooked on a Feeling (1999)
Rocket Man
William Shatner
You Sound Good to Me
Lucy Hale (2014)