Biography
Hailing from Victoria, BC, Jaimey Hamilton is a country music singer/songwriter and perfomer. With influences such as Hailey Whitters, Carly Pearce and Miranda Lambert, her captivating melodies and soulful lyrics are sure to draw you in from the start.
Hamilton’s latest single, “Anxious Heart” (June 2022), recorded at Barnhouse Sound Productions studios in Qualicum, BC alongside Chris Eriksen and Malcom Owen-Flood is an empowering song written with Matt Teed and Johnny Kennedy. “It’s a lesson and a reminder to never settle for anything less than what you deserve,” says Hamilton.
Hamilton’s previous single, “Save a Barstool for Me” (2021) was inspired by her grandpa’s passing.
Her engaging performances and striking vocals continue to gain Hamilton a following in the local Victoria music scene. With performances at the Cook Street Village Block Party (2022), opening for Ryan McMahone at Vinyl Envy (2022), singing the national anthem at Starlight Stadium (2022) and a show at the Duke Saloon (2021).
Hamilton’s story is also one of resilience. By the age of 12, she had been diagnosed with Leukemia three times and survived a bone marrow transplant. During her darkest hours, she turned to her passion of songwriting. “It was a healing outlet for me,” recalls Hamilton. “Music was the one thing that was always there for me and kept me inspired.” August 2022 marks 10 years since the bone marrow transplant.
She graduated with a Certificate in Music Performance through Camosun College at the Victoria Conservatory of Music (2021).