Hilary Duff, born September 28, 1987, in Houston, Texas, began her music career in 2002 with the Christmas album Santa Claus Lane on Walt Disney Records. She signed with Hollywood Records and released Metamorphosis in 2003, which topped the Billboard 200 and achieved 4× Platinum certification from the RIAA, featuring singles 'So Yesterday' and 'Come Clean.' Subsequent releases include her self-titled album (2004, Platinum), Most Wanted (2005, No. 1 debut), Dignity (2007), and later Breathe In. Breathe Out. (2015). Duff's music style is pop, with early work aimed at teen audiences and later albums showing a more mature sound. She has sold an estimated 15 million records worldwide and received awards including a World Music Award and multiple Teen Choice Awards. Known for her live performances, Duff toured extensively in the mid-2000s with a backing band including musicians like Ty Stevens and Loren Gold, supporting albums such as Metamorphosis.