| Kim Davis | |
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| Born | Toronto, Ontario |
| Origin | Cape Town, South Africa Toronto, Ontario |
| Genres | R&B, soul, hip hop, reggae |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Self-released |
| Website | Kim Davis Facebook |
Kim Davis (born in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. After starting her career as a background singer for artists such as John Legend, she began recording and self-releasing solo material in 2007. Davis' lyrics draw from real life experiences, and her music fuses R&B, soul, hip hop, and reggae. In 2010 her single Show Me The Way was nominated for the Juno Award for Reggae Recording of the Year, and at the Juno Awards of 2014 her second album There's Only One was nominated for the Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year. She has collaborated with artists such as Sizzla and Beenie Man, and she continues to tour.
Awards and nominations
| Yr | Award | Nominated work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBLK Unsigned Hype Awards |
Herself | People's Choice Award | Won | |
| Herself | R&B Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| Herself | R&B Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| Single of the Year | Won | |||
| 2010 | Herself | 3 Awards | Won | |
| 2010 | D.J. Stylus Award | Herself | R&B Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| Juno Awards 2010 | "Show Me The Way" | Reggae Recording of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Juno Awards 2014 | There's Only One | R&B/Soul Recording of the Year | Nominated |
Discography
Solo albums
| Year | Album title | Release details | Certifications |
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| 2009 | Live, Love, Learn |
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| 2010 | Valentine 4 Life - EP |
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| 2012 | There's Only One |
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Juno R&B/Soul Recording of the Year |
See also
References
- ^ "Singer/Songwriter: Kim Davis". Intice Online. December 1, 2012. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
- "Intimate Musical Showcase with Kim Davis @ Toronto's 'Revival' on July 3". Boi1da.com. June 27, 2013. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
- Mandel, Michele (March 12, 2010). "Terror shows her the way to a Juno nomination". canoe.ca. Archived from the original on July 11, 2014. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
- Kinos-Godin, Jesse (February 4, 2014). "Juno Awards 2014: meet the nominees". CBC Music. Archived from the original on March 1, 2016. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
- Nelson, Ron (April 12, 2013). "Top 10 Canadian Chart March 2013". ReggaeMania.com. Retrieved 2014-06-16.