Radio Disney Jams series facts for kids

The Radio Disney Jams were a popular series of CDs that brought together many songs played on Radio Disney, a radio station especially for kids and families. These CDs were like a collection of the best hits from the station!

The very first album, called Radio Disney Kid Jams, came out in 1999. It featured the most popular songs from Radio Disney at that time. More albums in the Kid Jams series were released over the years. They were often just called "Jams Vol." because "Kid" didn't quite fit on the covers! There were also special albums, like two Holiday Jams CDs, an Ultimate Jams album with favorite songs from the first six Jams CDs, and even Jingle Jams for the holidays. Other special collections included Pop Dreamers, Move It, and Party Jams to celebrate Radio Disney's tenth birthday. Later, there was a 15th Birthday Edition and a CD for the Radio Disney Music Awards.

The last regular album in the series, Volume 12, was released on March 30, 2010. The very last special albums, the 15th Birthday Edition and the Radio Disney Music Awards CD, came out in 2011 and 2015.

About the Radio Disney Jams Albums

Radio Disney: Kid Jams

Radio Disney: Kid Jams was the very first album in the Radio Disney Jams series. It was a collection of songs from different artists that were played a lot on Radio Disney. You could buy it on both CD and cassette tape. Some of the artists featured included Backstreet Boys, Hanson, and MC Hammer.

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 2

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 2 was the second album in the series, released in 2000 by Walt Disney Records. It was the last album in the series to be sold on cassette tape. This album also featured many popular songs from Radio Disney. It was very successful, reaching No. 92 on the Billboard 200 chart and No. 1 on the Billboard Kid Albums chart. It even earned a "gold" award from the RIAA in 2002, meaning it sold over 500,000 copies! Artists included Britney Spears, Will Smith, and Queen.

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 3

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 3 was released on February 13, 2001. It continued the tradition of featuring popular songs from Radio Disney. This album reached No. 109 on the Billboard 200 chart and also hit No. 1 on the Billboard Kid Albums chart. Some of the artists on this volume were Smash Mouth, Destiny's Child, and Britney Spears.

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 4

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 4 came out on September 25, 2001. It was another collection of top songs heard on Radio Disney. This CD made it to No. 169 on the Billboard 200 and, like previous volumes, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Kid Albums chart. Artists included Aaron Carter, Eiffel 65, and Mandy Moore.

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 5

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 5 was released on September 10, 2002. It featured more popular songs from Radio Disney's playlist. This album reached No. 122 on the Billboard 200 chart and No. 2 on the Billboard Kid Albums chart. Some of the artists were Christina Milian, Aaron Carter, and NSYNC.

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 6

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 6 came out on September 9, 2003. This album was another collection of songs played on Radio Disney. It peaked at No. 105 on the Billboard 200 chart and No. 3 on the Billboard Kid Albums chart. Artists included Hilary Duff, Raven-Symoné, and S Club 7.

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 7

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 7 was released on March 22, 2005. It featured artists who were often heard on Radio Disney. This album reached No. 109 on the Billboard 200 chart and No. 3 on the Billboard Kid Albums chart. It also came with a bonus DVD that included music videos for some of the songs. Artists included Hilary Duff, The Cheetah Girls, and Jesse McCartney.

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 8

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 8 was released on February 7, 2006. This album, like the others, was a collection of songs popular on Radio Disney. It did very well on the charts, reaching No. 70 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on the Billboard Kid Albums chart. It also included a bonus DVD with music videos. Artists featured were Aly & AJ, Rihanna, and Avril Lavigne.

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 9

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 9 was released on March 13, 2007. It was another compilation of songs frequently played on Radio Disney. This album reached No. 56 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also came with a bonus DVD featuring music videos. Artists included Miley Cyrus, Vanessa Hudgens, and Natasha Bedingfield.

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 10

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 10 was the tenth album in the series, released on January 22, 2008. It featured more popular songs from Radio Disney. This album reached No. 18 on the Billboard 200 chart and No. 16 on the Billboard Kid Albums chart. A bonus DVD with music videos was also included. Artists featured were Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, and Ashley Tisdale.

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 11

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 11 was released on January 27, 2009. It was another collection of popular songs played on Radio Disney. This album reached No. 41 on the Billboard 200 chart and No. 1 on the Billboard Kid Albums chart. It also came with a bonus DVD. Artists included Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, and Taylor Swift.

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 12

Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 12 was the twelfth and final album in the main Radio Disney Jams series. It was released on March 30, 2010. To celebrate its release, special CDs signed by Justin Bieber were given away as prizes. Radio Disney also held a big contest where the winner got to go to a concert featuring all the singers from the album. The winner was announced on April 2, 2010. Artists on this album included Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, and Selena Gomez & the Scene.

Holiday and Jingle Jams Albums

Radio Disney Holiday Jams

Radio Disney Holiday Jams was a Christmas album released by Walt Disney Records on October 31, 2000. It featured many festive songs. This album was popular during the holiday season, reaching No. 24 on the Holiday Albums chart, No. 19 on the Catalog Albums charts, and No. 4 on the Kids Albums chart by December 2002.

Radio Disney Holiday Jams 2

Radio Disney Holiday Jams 2 was another Christmas album from Walt Disney Records, released on October 15, 2002. It also featured a collection of popular holiday songs.

Radio Disney Jingle Jams

Radio Disney Jingle Jams was a special collection of 17 Christmas carols, both classic and new. It featured popular artists like Hilary Duff, Raven-Symoné, Jesse McCartney, Aly & AJ, and Ashlee Simpson. This album was released by Walt Disney Records during the winter seasons of 2004 and 2005.

2004 release

2005 release

Other Special Radio Disney Albums

Radio Disney's Pop Dreamers

Radio Disney's Pop Dreamers was an album released on August 20, 2002. It was made for a doll line with the same name. The songs were sung by Julie Griffen, Patty Mattson, and Nadia Fay, who played characters named Ari, Ella, and Gabrielle. Most of the songs were covers of other popular tunes, including four Disney Princess songs, along with five brand new songs. This album reached No. 13 on Billboard's Top Kid Audio chart.

Radio Disney Ultimate Jams

Radio Disney Ultimate Jams was a special collection of songs from the first six Radio Disney Jams albums. Released by Walt Disney Records on April 6, 2004, it came as a two-disc set: a CD with 15 top songs and a DVD with music videos. This album reached No. 75 on the Billboard 200 and No. 182 on the Billboard Kid Albums chart.

Radio Disney: Move It!

Radio Disney: Move It! was released on August 2, 2005. This album was a collection of songs chosen to help kids get up, move, and exercise to stay healthy! It featured upbeat songs from artists like Queen, Baha Men, and M.C. Hammer.

Radio Disney: Party Jams

Radio Disney: Party Jams was released on October 10, 2006, to celebrate Radio Disney's 10th birthday! The album's bonus DVD included performances from their "Totally 10th Birthday Party" concert, which took place on July 22, 2006, in Anaheim, California. A separate DVD with the full concert was also released. Artists on this album included Miley Cyrus, High School Musical Cast, and Jesse McCartney.

Radio Disney Jams: 15th Birthday Edition

The Radio Disney Jams: 15th Birthday Edition was released on August 16, 2011. This album was a collection of songs that were played a lot on Radio Disney from 1999 all the way up to 2011. Before the album came out, Radio Disney held a concert with artists like Cody Simpson. Artists on this album included Selena Gomez & the Scene, Justin Bieber, and Britney Spears.

Radio Disney Music Awards

The Radio Disney Music Awards album was released on April 21, 2015. It was a special collection of songs by artists who were nominated for the Radio Disney Music Awards that year. Artists included Meghan Trainor, Ariana Grande, and Demi Lovato.