Justin Hines
Encyclopedia
Justin Hines is a Canadian singer-songwriter
who was born in Newmarket
, Ontario
.
Hines has a rare genetic joint condition called Larsen's syndrome
and uses a wheelchair. He is a strong supporter of charity and has performed at many fund raising events. He founded the Justin Hines Foundation, a charitable foundation for people with disabilities.
game.
Hines' musical career continued to grow as a teenager while performing on YTV and the Treehouse channel. His work there included the video 'Tomato Hat'
He collaborated with producer Justin Abedin on his first album entitled Sides. In reference to the album, Justin says “I made a conscious effort to abandon any trends, I just wanted to do something that was very honest. I wanted to just be Justin, whatever that was.”
His second album Chasing Silver was released on June 2, 2009. It includes the hit single "Say What You Will". It became the #1 downloaded singer/songwriter track within 48 hours of releasing it online. The video was also an instant success, as it became one of the favourite and most emailed videos on Sympatico/MSN.
In 2009, Hines sang "There's No Place Like This" on a television commercial for Tourism Ontario.
On March 4, 2010, Justin was part of the first-ever Canadian Paralympic Torch Relay. "As Canada gets ready to host the world’s best Paralympic winter athletes starting on March 12, the inspirational 10-day journey of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay is officially underway with the first group of Paralympic Torchbearers – one from each province and territory – gathering in the nation’s capital to create stories that will inspire the nation. More than 600 torchbearers will proudly carry the flame as the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay, presented by Coca-Cola and RBC and supported by the Government of Canada and the Province of BC, visits 11 communities over the next 10 days, culminating in the lighting of the Paralympic Cauldron at BC Place in downtown Vancouver on March 12, 2010."
Justin is managed by JAD Media in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
to the Middle East
and toured throughout Canada
and the United States
. He played at the 2008/2009 Clifton Hill New Years Party in Niagara Falls, Canada alongside Kim Mitchell
and Supertramp
lead singer Roger Hodgson
.
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
who was born in Newmarket
Newmarket, Ontario
Newmarket is a town in Southern Ontario located approximately 50 km north of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Greater Toronto Area and is connected to Toronto by freeway, and is served by three interchanges along Highway 404. It is also connected to Highway 400 via Highway 9...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
.
Hines has a rare genetic joint condition called Larsen's syndrome
Larsen syndrome
Larsen syndrome , is a rare usually autosomal dominant congenital disorder that occurs in about every 1 in 100,000 people. Its symptoms include hypermobility, congenital dislocations, brachycephaly and cleft palate. It may rarely be recessive....
and uses a wheelchair. He is a strong supporter of charity and has performed at many fund raising events. He founded the Justin Hines Foundation, a charitable foundation for people with disabilities.
Musical beginnings
From a very early age, Hines was enthralled with music. He would spend hour upon hour listening to his father's jukebox, and sang often. His first glimmer of success came when he was at the young age of 14. After winning a radio contest against hundreds of participants, Hines got the privilege to sing at a Toronto RaptorsToronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion...
game.
Hines' musical career continued to grow as a teenager while performing on YTV and the Treehouse channel. His work there included the video 'Tomato Hat'
He collaborated with producer Justin Abedin on his first album entitled Sides. In reference to the album, Justin says “I made a conscious effort to abandon any trends, I just wanted to do something that was very honest. I wanted to just be Justin, whatever that was.”
His second album Chasing Silver was released on June 2, 2009. It includes the hit single "Say What You Will". It became the #1 downloaded singer/songwriter track within 48 hours of releasing it online. The video was also an instant success, as it became one of the favourite and most emailed videos on Sympatico/MSN.
In 2009, Hines sang "There's No Place Like This" on a television commercial for Tourism Ontario.
On March 4, 2010, Justin was part of the first-ever Canadian Paralympic Torch Relay. "As Canada gets ready to host the world’s best Paralympic winter athletes starting on March 12, the inspirational 10-day journey of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay is officially underway with the first group of Paralympic Torchbearers – one from each province and territory – gathering in the nation’s capital to create stories that will inspire the nation. More than 600 torchbearers will proudly carry the flame as the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay, presented by Coca-Cola and RBC and supported by the Government of Canada and the Province of BC, visits 11 communities over the next 10 days, culminating in the lighting of the Paralympic Cauldron at BC Place in downtown Vancouver on March 12, 2010."
Justin is managed by JAD Media in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Tour
Hines has entertained audiences from ChinaChina
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
to the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
and toured throughout Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. He played at the 2008/2009 Clifton Hill New Years Party in Niagara Falls, Canada alongside Kim Mitchell
Kim Mitchell
Joseph Kim Mitchell is a Canadian guitarist. He was the lead singer and guitarist for the band Max Webster before going on to lead a solo career. He is currently a radio show host for CILQ-FM in Toronto....
and Supertramp
Supertramp
Supertramp are a British rock band formed in 1969 under the name Daddy before renaming to Supertramp in early 1970. Though their music was initially categorised as progressive rock, they have since incorporated a combination of traditional rock and art rock into their music...
lead singer Roger Hodgson
Roger Hodgson
Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson is a British musician and songwriter, best known as the former co-frontman, and founding member, of progressive rock band Supertramp....
.
Albums
- Sides
- Seasons Greetings
- Chasing Silver (2009)
- Days to Recall (2011) CANCanadian Albums ChartThe Canadian Albums Chart is the official album sales chart in Canada. It is compiled every Wednesday by U.S.-based music sales tracking company Nielsen Soundscan, and published every Thursday by Jam! Canoe and Billboard, along with its sister charts the Canadian Singles Chart and the Canadian BDS...
#100
Singles/videos
- "Tomato Hat"
- "Say What You Will"
- "Wish You Well"
- "April on the Ground"
- "Courage (Come Out to Play)"
- "Tell Me I'm Wrong"