"We want kids to know you don't have to act sexy to be cool."

Brace yourself.

The gifted youngsters of Jump5 will blow you away! Trained as competitive dancers, gymnasts, and vocalists, talented teens Lesley Moore, Libby Hodges, Chris Fedun, and brother and sister Brandon and Brittany Hargest bend and spin, and spring and twirl as they deliver a sound that's so explosive, you won't be able to sit still!

The group's star-launching debut CD, Jump5, is a sassy blend of get-you-groovin' beats and wholesome, thought-provoking melodies. Their debut single, "Spinnin' Around," is already on fire after being added to Radio Disney airwaves its first week of release. The energetic dance floor beat captures the youthful, topsy-turvy spirit of love (Spinnin' Around, I've got this funny feeling/Turning my whole world upside down)-an unpredictable emotion that a certain someone is too familiar with. "I learned fast that girls get mad if you don't call them and they don't understand busy schedules," Chris laughs.

Guaranteed to be a future hit, "Tell Me Why" takes you on an honest exploration of the undeserving nature of a real and lasting love.

But just when you get cozy with the album's pumped-up, perky jams, Jump5 calls your attention to the fact that kids also worry about serious social issues, in the wake of terrorist bombings and school shootings. In melodic unity on "Change A Heart, Change The World," the singers question the direction our society is going and point to the power we have to stop it from spinning out of control. (Don't you wish we could make this a better place/Can't you see we must live life a different way/Everyday).

Just as important as their upbeat sound and intelligent lyrics is the message Jump5 is set on spreading to young people around the world. In a time when necklines are plunging, bellies are getting barer and it's near impossible to tell the difference between a 14-year-old and a 24-year-old, the too-cute quintet are proud to act their ages. "I think it's gross the way some stars dress to get attention," Lesley, 14, groans. "We can be modest and still have fun." Besides, 15-year-old Chris adds, "Once we resort to taking off our clothes, people will no longer see the real things we have to offer."

In other words, you won't find the electric ensemble of Jump5 exposing anything but their pop rockin' rhythms, positive message and an unbelievably energetic performance, which is guaranteed to leave you in jaw-dropping disbelief. "You should never follow anybody just to be hip or cool," 12-year-old Brittany relates about their go-against-the-grain motto. Brandon, 14, chimes in, advising kids, "Yeah, don't listen to people who try and pressure you. It's easier to be yourself than someone else."

That act-their-age attitude is the heart of Jump5. And like other pop phenoms they musically admire-Destiny's Child, Jessica Simpson and Creed-the youngsters count on their Christian spirituality to guide them. "Our faith is a source of inspiration for us," Lesley says. "We want people to know you can be cool and be Christian."


Jump5 is going to rock the world!

The Beginning

Banded in 2000 by an open casting call in their hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, all five members grew up on the extremely competitive dance circuit, where being the best dancer simply wasn't enough. Lesley, Libby, Chris, Brandon and Brittany each went that extra mile to perfect the body-bending art of gymnastics in order to enhance their athletic ability.

Brittany, Brandon and their close friend (a.k.a. "sister") Lesley competed on the same dance team for years and had run into Libby and Chris at several competitions. The day of the auditions, the rivals found themselves face to face among many other hopefuls. Standing in line and eyeing each other, they knew exactly what they were up against in the showdown that promised to change their lives forever. When these final five were selected, the competitors had to set aside their instinct to outshine each other.

They knew if they didn't bond, they would bomb.

The result was explosive. Not only did they form a tight friendship ("We practice so much, we just sleep at each other's houses," 14-year-old Libby says.), the newly banded JUMP5 so impressed Nashville-based Sparrow Records that they became the only teen act signed to the label to date. "When the group's director asked me to check them out, I remember thinking, `I hate going to these things,'" recalls their manager Norman Miller. "But he was a good friend, and I couldn't say no. Now, I'm glad I went, because they blew me away. I immediately called Sparrow President Peter York and said, `You've got to see this group.' And the rest is history."

Today, Jump5 are about to take their act on the road, joining pop sensations Aaron Carter, A*Teens and Baha Men, among others, on Radio Disney's Amphitheater tour (Radio Disney Live). The eight-week, top-market tour kicks off on August 25. Keep your calendars open!