Camryn (singer)
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Camryn is an American
pop
singer born 14th July 1999. in Denver, Colorado who first gained a following in late 2010 when she released her "I Love Justin Bieber" video, a parody of the popular song "I'm a Believer
" by The Monkees
. The video garnered over 150,000 views on YouTube
and was reposted on several tween websites, including Just Jared
, 4TNZ, AOL
and dozens of Justin Bieber
fan websites.
In April 2010, it was announced that Camryn had joined Cody Simpson
and Greyson Chance
on their Waiting4U tour. The tour stopped at venues across the US and hit major markets including Chicago
, New York City
and Los Angeles
. Over the course of the tour, Camryn visited patients at Hackensack University Medical Center
in New Jersey
and performed an acoustic concert for their families. She also made promotional appearances for Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer
*, the film version of Megan McDonald
's bestselling children's series. Camryn not only scored a cameo in the film; she also provided all the songs for its soundtrack, including "Summer", "So What Oh Well", and her debut single, "Wait and See".
Despite the fact that Camryn was only 11 years old when it was released, "Wait and See" has enjoyed moderate success at Top 40 radio and as of July 22, 2011, it had hit number 33 on the Billboard
indicator chart. She is currently in the studio recording her debut album, set for release in early 2012.
, rumors swirled that the two young stars were dating. However, Camryn maintains that they are just close friends who support each other's careers.
People of the United States
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pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
singer born 14th July 1999. in Denver, Colorado who first gained a following in late 2010 when she released her "I Love Justin Bieber" video, a parody of the popular song "I'm a Believer
I'm a Believer
"I'm a Believer" is a song composed by Neil Diamond and recorded by The Monkees in 1966 with the lead vocals by Micky Dolenz. The single, produced by Jeff Barry, hit the number one spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week ending December 31, 1966 and remained there for seven weeks,...
" by The Monkees
The Monkees
The Monkees are an American pop rock group. Assembled in Los Angeles in 1966 by Robert "Bob" Rafelson and Bert Schneider for the American television series The Monkees, which aired from 1966 to 1968, the musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork,...
. The video garnered over 150,000 views on YouTube
YouTube
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and was reposted on several tween websites, including Just Jared
Just Jared
Just Jared is a multimedia entertainment group that includes JustJared.com and teen spin-off JustJaredJr.com, providing pop culture trends, celebrity photo galleries and entertainment news.-Origin of website:...
, 4TNZ, AOL
AOL
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and dozens of Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber
Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B singer, songwriter and actor. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager...
fan websites.
In April 2010, it was announced that Camryn had joined Cody Simpson
Cody Simpson
Cody Robert Simpson is an Australian pop singer from Gold Coast, Queensland, who is currently signed to US record label Atlantic Records.-Early life:...
and Greyson Chance
Greyson Chance
Greyson Michael Chance is an American pop rock singer and pianist whose April 2010 performance of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" at a sixth-grade music festival became a hit on YouTube, gaining over 43 million views. Two of his original compositions, "Stars" and "Broken Hearts", gained over 5 and 7...
on their Waiting4U tour. The tour stopped at venues across the US and hit major markets including Chicago
Chicago
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, New York City
New York City
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and Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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. Over the course of the tour, Camryn visited patients at Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack University Medical Center is a 775-bed non-profit, research and teaching hospital located seven miles west of New York City, in Hackensack, New Jersey, providing tertiary and healthcare needs for northern New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area...
in New Jersey
New Jersey
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and performed an acoustic concert for their families. She also made promotional appearances for Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer is a 2011 comedy film based on Megan McDonald's Judy Moody book series, released on June 10, 2011. It stars Jordana Beatty as a third grader named Judy Moody who sets out to have the most thrilling summer of her life...
*, the film version of Megan McDonald
Megan McDonald
Megan Jo McDonald is an American children's literature author; her most popular works is the series of books which concern a third grade girl named Judy Moody . McDonald has also written many picture books for younger children and continues to write...
's bestselling children's series. Camryn not only scored a cameo in the film; she also provided all the songs for its soundtrack, including "Summer", "So What Oh Well", and her debut single, "Wait and See".
Despite the fact that Camryn was only 11 years old when it was released, "Wait and See" has enjoyed moderate success at Top 40 radio and as of July 22, 2011, it had hit number 33 on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
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indicator chart. She is currently in the studio recording her debut album, set for release in early 2012.
Personal life
After becoming friends with tourmate Greyson ChanceGreyson Chance
Greyson Michael Chance is an American pop rock singer and pianist whose April 2010 performance of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" at a sixth-grade music festival became a hit on YouTube, gaining over 43 million views. Two of his original compositions, "Stars" and "Broken Hearts", gained over 5 and 7...
, rumors swirled that the two young stars were dating. However, Camryn maintains that they are just close friends who support each other's careers.
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Heat | |||
| 2011 | "Wait and See" | 33 | |
| 2011 | "Summer" | ||
| 2011 | "Set The Night On Fire" | ||
Awards and recognition
| Year | Category | Award | Result summer rtules |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Best Newcomer | Popstar Magazine Awards |