“One Tree Hill” Star Tyler Hilton Kicks Off Tour with Release of New Album

As the hit American television series, One Tree Hill, comes to an end after nine seasons, Tyler Hilton, who plays musician Chris Keller on the show, is taking the summer to focus on his music career, including a new record and a tour throughout the United States.

Hilton’s new full-length album, Forget the Storm, was recorded in Los Angeles with producer David Hodges (Christina Perri, Kelly Clarkson), and is available on iTunes. The album includes the ballad “Prince of Nothing Charming,” and the blues-inspired “Loaded Gun” (performed on the TV series finale).

This marks Hilton’s first independent release since cutting ties with his major label, and as a result, he says this album is his most authentic piece of work to date.

“The songs and sounds of Forget the Storm came together as a reaction to the major label system and the heartbreak it kept putting me through,” said Hilton. “I left it all behind, started my own label. Without all of the rules and red tape, I found it easier to write honest rock ’n’ roll that is closer to who I am, and based on the reaction from my fans, it’s exactly what they’ve been waiting for.”

Hilton–who has recently wrapped up a UK tour–is excited to be returning to the U.S. to continue the U.S. portion of his tour. For more information, visit www.TylerHilton.com.