# Jaclyn Kenyon > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jaclyn_Kenyon > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jaclyn_Kenyon.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaclyn_Kenyon > Source revision: 1354211237 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Canadian singer/songwriter (born 1997) This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these messages) This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately from the article and its talk page, especially if potentially libelous. Find sources: "Jaclyn Kenyon" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (July 2020) (Learn how and when to remove this message) This article has an unclear citation style. The references used may be made clearer with a different or consistent style of citation and footnoting. (July 2020) (Learn how and when to remove this message) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Kenyon performing live in Toronto **Jaclyn Kenyon** (born April 5, 1997, in [Burlington, Ontario](/source/Burlington%2C_Ontario)) is a Canadian singer/songwriter. In 2009, at age 12, Kenyon performed at the Honey Jam showcase in [Toronto](/source/Toronto), [Ontario](/source/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](/source/Nelly_Furtado) and [Jully Black](/source/Jully_Black).[3] Kenyon was named by *[Toronto Star](/source/Toronto_Star)* music critic [Ben Rayner](/source/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](/source/Igor_Khoroshev). Her first album. Her recordings feature guitarist [Phil X](/source/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](/source/Clay_Mills) and [Robbie Nevil](/source/Robbie_Nevil); she continues[*[when?](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Dates_and_numbers#Chronological_items)*] to collaborate with this team. In June 2019, Kenyon signed a global distribution deal with [Sony Music](/source/Sony_Music)'s [Orchard subsidiary](/source/The_Orchard_(company)), 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 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Kajdaniuk, Olivia; Carina Oliveira; Melanie Vance (25 August 2009). ["The Honey Jam Showcase 2009"](http://www.vervegirl.com/sfs?t=/contentManager/onStory&e=UTF-8&i=1188245606825&l=0&ParentID=1199782230955&StoryID=1251124066930&active=no2&highlight=1&keys=jaclyn+%2Bkenyon&lang=0). *Vervegirl Magazine*. Toronto. Retrieved 10 January 2010.[*[dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*] 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Rosie-Ann Grover (2009-08-05). ["Small musician, big dreams"](https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/2009/08/05/small-musician-big-dreams.html). *The Hamilton Spectator*. TheSpec.com. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Honey Jam showcases female artistic talent"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110927153201/http://www.sharenews.com/entertainment/2009/08/13/honey-jam-showcases-female-artistic-talent). *Share News*. 13 August 2009. Archived from [the original](http://www.sharenews.com/entertainment/2009/08/13/honey-jam-showcases-female-artistic-talent) on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2010. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [Rayner, Ben](/source/Ben_Rayner) (1 January 2012). ["2012 Twelve people to watch in the GTA Jaclyn Kenyon singer/songwriter"](http://www.toronto.com/article/708718--2012twelve-people-to-watch-in-the-gtajaclyn-kenyonsinger-songwriter). Toronto.com. Retrieved 2 January 2012.{{[cite news](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_news)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service)) ## References - Pearson, Mike (17 July 2009). ["Jaclyn sings her way to Jamilton"](http://www.ancasternews.com/news/article/182056). *Ancaster News*. Metroland West Media Group Ltd. Retrieved 10 January 2010. - Pearson, Mike (28 August 2009). ["Young singer seeks professional recording contract"](http://www.ancasternews.com/arts_and_entertainment/article/186424). *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"](http://exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid1=136&csid2=33&fid1=40597). *Exclaim!*. Retrieved 10 January 2010. - Takara, Small (July 2009). ["you-ve-come-a-long-way-honey-jam"](http://www.eyeweekly.com/blog/post/65675). Retrieved 2 February 2010.[*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*] - ["Vocal Sensation"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110707141842/http://www.ancasternews.com/news/article/203480). Archived from [the original](http://www.ancasternews.com/news/article/203480) on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2010. ## External links - [Official website](https://www.jaclynkenyon.com) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250115143107/https://www.jaclynkenyon.com/) 2025-01-15 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) This article about a singer-songwriter from Canada is a stub. 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