Kaiya Gamble
BIO/DESCRIPTION
A soulful pop singer/songwriter, performer and multi-instrumentalist based in Calgary, Alberta, Kaiya Gamble has been captivating large and small audiences since she was just nine years old. Her music has been described as a beacon of light containing an undeniable message of empowerment, inclusivity, and hope.
Finding early success with her 2020 debut single “Speak Out” premiering on CBC Radio’s ‘Key of A,’ the song placed in the Top 3 in the 2021 International Women’s Freedom Song Contest and was nominated for Pop Single of the Year at the 2021 YYC Music Awards. Kaiya continued her rise, working with JUNO award-winning producers, Spencer Cheyne and Justin Kudding on her other songs “Sweet Talker” and “I’m In It” – the latter being her highest streaming single to date.
Kaiya has already performed for thousands of people, including on stage with JUNO / CCMA award winner Brett Kissel, Paul Brandt’s ‘Not My City’ function, and headlining at Hayley Wickenheiser’s Wickfest four years in a row. She was also the youngest artist selected to perform at Canadian Music Week 2022. She frequently performs in support of many charitable causes, including a monthly virtual performance for the Cancer Ward in the Randwick Children’s Hospital in Sydney, Australia as a volunteer with A Sound Life, and her ‘Kaiya Live’ a free online benefit concert that was streamed worldwide in fall of 2021.
Her charitable commitment led Kaiya to be the first ever recipient of the Women of Inspiration youth excellence award recognizing her work in music and philanthropy. In the fall of 2021, Kaiya was named the Standout Artist in Lawson Vocal Studio’s national contest, Becoming. She is also the youngest artist to be featured in HOLR Magazine’s ‘In the Mirror’ Podcast, and was nominated for the Prophets of Music Emerging Artist award at the 2021 YYC Music Awards.
Kaiya is on the path to becoming Canada’s next breakout pop artist. With an incredible work ethic, passion for music, strong values, inclusive personality and undeniable talent, Kaiya Gamble is destined for great things.
industry role: Artist/Band
genre: Singer/Songwriter