Overview

• McCartney recalls a principal announcing his Daytime Emmy nomination over the loudspeaker, revealing his All My Children role to classmates.
• He began on the soap as JR Chandler at age 11 and says most peers were unaware of his acting until the announcement.
• Recognition grew after his time in the boy band Dream Street, whose tween audience made him more visible at school.
• After being cast in Summerland around 16, he says treatment at school changed, prompting a move to California and on-set tutoring for two years.
• He reflects on missed family moments and says he is now on tour through December, including select dates with the Jonas Brothers.