Voegele officially signed with Interscope Records in 2006, and immediately began working on her official debut album. Her first studio album, "Don't Look Away", was released in 2007 to generally positive reviews. The album became her first to chart on the "Billboard" 200, and was re-released numerous times since its release. It spawned two singles, one of which charted on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. While promoting this album, Voegele began appearing as Mia Catalano in the television series "One Tree Hill". This made her acting debut, and helped promote her music. She would remain a recurring cast member for four seasons, lasting until 2011.