Jaclyn Kenyon (born April 5, 1997, in

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) is a Canadian singer/songwriter. In 2009, at age 12, Kenyon performed at the Honey Jam showcase in

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, receiving media attention for being hitherto the youngest performer at the event. The same event also launched the careers of

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and

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. Kenyon was named by ''

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'' music critic

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as one of twelve "people to watch" in the Toronto area in 2012. In 2015, Kenyon signed her first major production deal with producers Mike Plotnikoff and

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. Her first album. Her recordings feature guitarist

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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,

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and

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; she continues to collaborate with this team. In June 2019, Kenyon signed a global distribution deal with

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'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

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1997 births Living people Canadian women singer-songwriters 21st-century Canadian singer-songwriters Singers from Ontario People from Burlington, Ontario {{Canada-singer-songwriter-stub