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Jaclyn Kenyon (born April 5, 1997, in Burlington, Ontario) is a Canadian singer/songwriter.
In 2009, at age 12, Kenyon performed at the Honey Jam showcase in Toronto, Ontario,[1] receiving media attention for being hitherto the youngest performer at the event.[2] The same event also launched the careers of Nelly Furtado and Jully Black.[3]
Kenyon was named by Toronto Star music critic Ben Rayner as one of twelve "people to watch" in the Toronto area in 2012.[4]
In 2015, Kenyon signed her first major production deal with producers Mike Plotnikoff and Igor Khoroshev. Her first album. Her recordings feature guitarist Phil X from Bon Jovi and drummer Gil Sharone from Marilyn Manson.
In 2017, Kenyon began working in with producer Mike Krompass, as well as writers Steve Diamond, Clay Mills and Robbie Nevil; she continues[when?] to collaborate with this team.
In June 2019, Kenyon signed a global distribution deal with Sony Music's Orchard subsidiary, along with Soundly Music. Her first release “When We Love” was released that month. In July that year, Kenyon's debut video premiered on CMT.com.
Kenyon moved to Nashville to pursue her career in October 2022
Citations edit
- ^ Kajdaniuk, Olivia; Carina Oliveira; Melanie Vance (25 August 2009). "The Honey Jam Showcase 2009". Vervegirl Magazine. Toronto. Retrieved 10 January 2010.[dead link]
- ^ Rosie-Ann Grover (2009-08-05). "Small musician, big dreams". The Hamilton Spectator. TheSpec.com.
- ^ "Honey Jam showcases female artistic talent". Share News. 13 August 2009. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2010.
- ^ Rayner, Ben (1 January 2012). "2012 Twelve people to watch in the GTA Jaclyn Kenyon singer/songwriter". Toronto.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2012.
References edit
- Pearson, Mike (17 July 2009). "Jaclyn sings her way to Jamilton". Ancaster News. Metroland West Media Group Ltd. Retrieved 10 January 2010.
- Pearson, Mike (28 August 2009). "Young singer seeks professional recording contract". Ancaster News. Metroland West Media Group Ltd. Retrieved 10 January 2010.
- Jones, Kevin (Sep 2009). "Honey Jam Featuring Jaclyn Kenyon, Elise LeGrow, Saidah, Faith Antoine". Exclaim!. Retrieved 10 January 2010.
- Takara, Small (July 2009). "you-ve-come-a-long-way-honey-jam". Retrieved 2 February 2010.[permanent dead link]
- "Vocal Sensation". Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2010.
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