Lucy Hale is an American actress and singer, best known for her role as Aria Montgomery on the popular television series "Pretty Little Liars" (2010-2017). Born on June 14, 1989, in Memphis, Tennessee, Hale began her career in entertainment as a contestant on the reality show "American Juniors" (2003), which led to early acting opportunities. Her breakout role on "Pretty Little Liars" earned her several Teen Choice Awards. Beyond acting, Hale has pursued a music career, releasing her debut country album, "Road Between," in 2014. She has also starred in films like "Truth or Dare" (2018) and "A Nice Girl Like You" (2020), and led the TV series "Katy Keene" (2020).