The reality show documented Parker’s struggles from shaking off his teen idol status and becoming a serious musician. Parker released his first solo album, Soundtrack to your Life, debuting at no.5 on the Billboards. The album was one of the top-selling albums of 2006. Parker then turned to acting, appearing in the 2007 Tony Award-winning production Hairspray. Since then, Parker was featured in “Wild Things: Foursome” and “Amelia’s 25th”.