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In August 2021, Benedict independently released her debut Canadian radio single "Wanted You To", which later reached a peak of number 25 on the Canadian ] airplay chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rockthepigeon.com/2021/08/25/country-fresh-hailey-benedicts-wanted-you-to/|title=Country Fresh: Hailey Benedict’s “Wanted You To”|date=August 25, 2021|work=Rock the Pigeon|access-date=December 26, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Can Country"/> She subsequently signed a management deal with GPS Artist Management in July 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sakamotoagency.com/gps-hailey-benedict/|title=GPS Artist Management Signs Hailey Benedict|date=July 20, 2022|work=Sakamoto Agency|access-date=December 26, 2024}}</ref> Later that year, Benedict won "Interactive Artist of the Year" at the ].<ref name="Interactive"/> In August 2021, Benedict independently released her debut Canadian radio single "Wanted You To", which later reached a peak of number 25 on the Canadian ] airplay chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rockthepigeon.com/2021/08/25/country-fresh-hailey-benedicts-wanted-you-to/|title=Country Fresh: Hailey Benedict’s “Wanted You To”|date=August 25, 2021|work=Rock the Pigeon|access-date=December 26, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Can Country"/> She subsequently signed a management deal with GPS Artist Management in July 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sakamotoagency.com/gps-hailey-benedict/|title=GPS Artist Management Signs Hailey Benedict|date=July 20, 2022|work=Sakamoto Agency|access-date=December 26, 2024}}</ref> Later that year, Benedict won "Interactive Artist of the Year" at the ].<ref name="Interactive"/>


In June 2023, Benedict released the single "Damn You July" through the label Sakamoto Music.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sakamotoagency.com/hailey-benedict-damn-you-july/|title=HAILEY BENEDICT RELEASES CAPTIVATING NEW SINGLE ‘DAMN YOU JULY’|date=June 23, 2023|work=Sakamoto Agency}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://cjwe.ca/2023/07/20/hailey-benedict-has-a-new-single-out-damn-you-july/|title=Hailey Benedict has a new single out “Damn You July”|date=July 20, 2023|work=CJWE FM|first=Trent|last=Agecoutay|access-date=December 26, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://frontporchmusic.ca/hailey-benedict-damn-you-july/|title=Hailey Benedict Sings “Damn You July” In Her Newest Breakup Ballad|date=June 23, 2023|first=Jenna|last=Weishar|work=Front Porch Music|access-date=December 26, 2024}}</ref> In September 2023, she won the ] Top of the Country competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://musicrow.com/2024/09/hailey-benedict-signs-with-big-loud-local-hay-records/|title= Hailey Benedict Signs With Big Loud & Local Hay Records|first=Madison|last=Hahnen|work=Music Row|date=September 9, 2024|access-date=December 26, 2024}}</ref> In December 2023, Benedict released her first Christmas single, "Freeze".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cfweradio.ca/2023/12/01/hailey-benedict-has-a-new-christmas-song-called-freeze/|title=Hailey Benedict has a new Christmas song called ‘Freeze’|work=CFWE FM|first=Brooklin|last=Brittain|date=December 1, 2023|access-date=December 26, 2024}}</ref> In early 2023, Benedict supported ] as an opening act on his "It's the Ride Tour" across Canada.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://canadianbeats.ca/2023/01/06/aaron-goodvin-announces-canadian-headline-tour/|title=AARON GOODVIN ANNOUNCES CANADIAN HEADLINE TOUR|date=January 6, 2023|first=Jenna|last=Melanson|access-date=December 26, 2024}}</ref> In June 2023, she released the single "Damn You July" through the label Sakamoto Music.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sakamotoagency.com/hailey-benedict-damn-you-july/|title=HAILEY BENEDICT RELEASES CAPTIVATING NEW SINGLE ‘DAMN YOU JULY’|date=June 23, 2023|work=Sakamoto Agency}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://cjwe.ca/2023/07/20/hailey-benedict-has-a-new-single-out-damn-you-july/|title=Hailey Benedict has a new single out “Damn You July”|date=July 20, 2023|work=CJWE FM|first=Trent|last=Agecoutay|access-date=December 26, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://frontporchmusic.ca/hailey-benedict-damn-you-july/|title=Hailey Benedict Sings “Damn You July” In Her Newest Breakup Ballad|date=June 23, 2023|first=Jenna|last=Weishar|work=Front Porch Music|access-date=December 26, 2024}}</ref> In September 2023, Benedict won the ] Top of the Country competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://musicrow.com/2024/09/hailey-benedict-signs-with-big-loud-local-hay-records/|title= Hailey Benedict Signs With Big Loud & Local Hay Records|first=Madison|last=Hahnen|work=Music Row|date=September 9, 2024|access-date=December 26, 2024}}</ref> In December 2023, she released her first Christmas single, "Freeze".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cfweradio.ca/2023/12/01/hailey-benedict-has-a-new-christmas-song-called-freeze/|title=Hailey Benedict has a new Christmas song called ‘Freeze’|work=CFWE FM|first=Brooklin|last=Brittain|date=December 1, 2023|access-date=December 26, 2024}}</ref>


In September 2024, Benedict signed a record deal and a publishing deal with ] and Local Hay, and released the single "Things My Mama Says" the following month.<ref name="BB">{{cite web|url=https://ca.billboard.com/business/business-news/hailey-benedict-big-loud-records|title= Hailey Benedict Announces Signing To Nashville's Big Loud Records At Billboard Canada Women In Music|date=September 9, 2024|first=Rosie|last=Long Decter|work=] Canada|access-date=December 26, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.stalbertgazette.com/local-entertainment/st-albert-singer-songwriter-announces-major-record-label-deal-9500125|title=St. Albert singer-songwriter announces major record label deal|work=]|date=September 10, 2024|first=Anna|last=Borowiecki|access-date=December 26, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://completecountry.ca/hailey-benedict-opens-new-chapter-with-deeply-personal-single-things-my-mama-says/|title=HAILEY BENEDICT opens new chapter with deeply personal single “Things My Mama Says”|date=October 5, 2024|work=Complete Country|access-date=December 26, 2024}}</ref> That same month, she was nominated for "Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year" at the ].<ref>{{cite web|access-date=December 26, 2024 |date=December 4, 2024 |first=James |last=Daykin |title=Interview: Hailey Benedict talks signing with Big Loud & the deeply personal story behind her new song |url=https://entertainment-focus.com/2024/12/04/interview-hailey-benedict-talks-signing-with-big-loud-the-deeply-personal-story-behind-her-new-song/ |work=Entertainment Focus}}</ref> In September 2024, Benedict signed a record deal and a publishing deal with ] and Local Hay, and released the single "Things My Mama Says" the following month.<ref name="BB">{{cite web|url=https://ca.billboard.com/business/business-news/hailey-benedict-big-loud-records|title= Hailey Benedict Announces Signing To Nashville's Big Loud Records At Billboard Canada Women In Music|date=September 9, 2024|first=Rosie|last=Long Decter|work=] Canada|access-date=December 26, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.stalbertgazette.com/local-entertainment/st-albert-singer-songwriter-announces-major-record-label-deal-9500125|title=St. Albert singer-songwriter announces major record label deal|work=]|date=September 10, 2024|first=Anna|last=Borowiecki|access-date=December 26, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://completecountry.ca/hailey-benedict-opens-new-chapter-with-deeply-personal-single-things-my-mama-says/|title=HAILEY BENEDICT opens new chapter with deeply personal single “Things My Mama Says”|date=October 5, 2024|work=Complete Country|access-date=December 26, 2024}}</ref> That same month, she was nominated for "Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year" at the ].<ref>{{cite web|access-date=December 26, 2024 |date=December 4, 2024 |first=James |last=Daykin |title=Interview: Hailey Benedict talks signing with Big Loud & the deeply personal story behind her new song |url=https://entertainment-focus.com/2024/12/04/interview-hailey-benedict-talks-signing-with-big-loud-the-deeply-personal-story-behind-her-new-song/ |work=Entertainment Focus}}</ref>

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Canadian country singer and songwriter
Hailey Benedict
Born2002 (age 22–23)
OriginSt. Albert, Alberta, Canada
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active2014-present
Labels
WebsiteOfficial website
Musical artist

Hailey Benedict, is a Canadian country music singer and songwriter from St. Albert, Alberta. She is currently signed to Big Loud Records and its imprint Local Hay.

Biography

Early life

Benedict has been performing since she was just six years old. In 2014, she won Country Music Alberta's Fan's Choice award, and was also named the winner of the youth Junior Talent Search at the Big Valley Jamboree. In 2016, Benedict and her sister were invited on stage by Keith Urban during a concert at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. After telling Urban that she wanted to be a singer-songwriter, he allowed her to perform one of her original songs, "Clean Slate", for the crowd. In 2017, Benedict was named the Grand Winner of Big Valley Jamboree's 2017 ATB Homegrown Talent Stage, and was also named a recipient of the Global Women of Vision award. She graduated from Paul Kane High School in St. Albert in 2020.

2021-present

In August 2021, Benedict independently released her debut Canadian radio single "Wanted You To", which later reached a peak of number 25 on the Canadian country airplay chart. She subsequently signed a management deal with GPS Artist Management in July 2022. Later that year, Benedict won "Interactive Artist of the Year" at the 2022 Canadian Country Music Awards.

In early 2023, Benedict supported Aaron Goodvin as an opening act on his "It's the Ride Tour" across Canada. In June 2023, she released the single "Damn You July" through the label Sakamoto Music. In September 2023, Benedict won the SiriusXM Top of the Country competition. In December 2023, she released her first Christmas single, "Freeze".

In September 2024, Benedict signed a record deal and a publishing deal with Big Loud and Local Hay, and released the single "Things My Mama Says" the following month. That same month, she was nominated for "Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year" at the 2024 Canadian Country Music Awards.

Discography

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions Album
CAN Country
2021 "Wanted You To" 25 Non-album singles
2023 "Damn You July" 49
2024 "Things My Mama Says" 16 TBA

Christmas singles

Year Title Peak chart
positions 		Album
CAN Country
2023 "Freeze" 44 Non-album single

Music videos

Year Video Director
2021 "Wanted You To" Bryton Udy
2022 "Level Up" Not listed
2023 "Freeze" Codi McIvor

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref
2022 Canadian Country Music Association Interactive Artist or Group of the Year — Won
Rising Star — Nominated
Western Canadian Music Awards Country Artist of the Year — Nominated
2024 Canadian Country Music Association Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year — Nominated

References

  1. "Alberta's Hailey Benedict Signs with Big Loud & Local Hay". River Country FM. September 9, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  2. "HAILEY BENEDICT JOINS THE BIG LOUD FAMILY". Big Loud. September 9, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  3. ^ Graney, Juris (September 18, 2016). "St. Albert teen wows thousands with impromptu performance at Keith Urban concert". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  4. ^ Borowiecki, Anna (August 12, 2017). "Local girl wins big on talent stage". St. Albert Gazette. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  5. "Hailey Benedict". Alberta Music. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  6. Borowiecki, Anna (2020-07-09). "Hailey Benedict: an exceptional 2020 graduate". StAlbertToday.ca. Archived from the original on 2021-11-10. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
  7. "Country Fresh: Hailey Benedict's "Wanted You To"". Rock the Pigeon. August 25, 2021. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  8. ^ References for Canada Country: "Hailey Benedict - Artist History". Mediabase. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  9. "GPS Artist Management Signs Hailey Benedict". Sakamoto Agency. July 20, 2022. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  10. ^ "CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION REVEALS FIRST ROUND OF 2022 AWARD WINNERS AT THE CCMA MUSIC INDUSTRY GALA DINNER & AWARDS". Canadian Country Music Association (Press release). Global News Wire. September 12, 2022. Archived from the original on September 12, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
  11. Melanson, Jenna (January 6, 2023). "AARON GOODVIN ANNOUNCES CANADIAN HEADLINE TOUR". Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  12. "HAILEY BENEDICT RELEASES CAPTIVATING NEW SINGLE 'DAMN YOU JULY'". Sakamoto Agency. June 23, 2023.
  13. Agecoutay, Trent (July 20, 2023). "Hailey Benedict has a new single out "Damn You July"". CJWE FM. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  14. Weishar, Jenna (June 23, 2023). "Hailey Benedict Sings "Damn You July" In Her Newest Breakup Ballad". Front Porch Music. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  15. Hahnen, Madison (September 9, 2024). "Hailey Benedict Signs With Big Loud & Local Hay Records". Music Row. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  16. Brittain, Brooklin (December 1, 2023). "Hailey Benedict has a new Christmas song called 'Freeze'". CFWE FM. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  17. Long Decter, Rosie (September 9, 2024). "Hailey Benedict Announces Signing To Nashville's Big Loud Records At Billboard Canada Women In Music". Billboard Canada. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  18. Borowiecki, Anna (September 10, 2024). "St. Albert singer-songwriter announces major record label deal". St. Albert Gazette. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  19. "HAILEY BENEDICT opens new chapter with deeply personal single "Things My Mama Says"". Complete Country. October 5, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  20. Daykin, James (December 4, 2024). "Interview: Hailey Benedict talks signing with Big Loud & the deeply personal story behind her new song". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  21. "Hailey Benedict - Wanted You To - Official Music Video" (video). YouTube. December 13, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  22. "Level Up - Hailey Benedict - Official Music Video (A Song for Youth Mental Health)" (video). YouTube. February 11, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  23. "Hailey Benedict - Freeze" (video). YouTube. December 1, 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  24. "2022 CCMA AWARD NOMINEES". Canadian Country Music Association. July 20, 2022. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
  25. "2022 Western Canadian Music Awards Artistic Nominees". Breakout West. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  26. "2024 CCMA AWARDS NOMINEES". Canadian Country Music Association. July 18, 2024. Archived from the original on July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.

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