Jamie Kimmett

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Jamie Kimmett
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Jamie Kimmett live in Ayrshire, Scotland.
Background information
Born Kilmarnock, Scotland
Genres Christian, Pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active2015–present
Labels Provident Label Group
Website www.jamiekimmett.com

Jamie Kimmett is a Christian music singer-songwriter signed to Provident Label Group under Sony.

Contents

Career

Jamie Kimmett was born in Scotland. He grew up listening to artists like Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and John Mayer. While studying to be a pastor in the UK, Kimmett decided to head to Nashville to pursue a Christian music career. Within a few weeks he was signed to Provident Label Group. [1]

Kimmett has since toured with artists including Zach Williams, Matt Maher, Casting Crowns, and For King & Country. He co-wrote four songs with Toto's Steve Porcaro on his 2016 solo album Someday/Somehow , performing on the tracks "She's So Shy" and "Face of a Girl". [2] He released his debut single, "Prize Worth Fighting For" on 14 December 2018. [3] The song became his first Billboard charting song, reaching #10 on Christian Airplay.

Discography

Singles

YearSingleChart PositionsAlbum
US
Christ
US
Christ Air
US
Christ AC

[4]
2018"Since I Met You" [5] Prize Worth Fighting For
"Prize Worth Fighting For" [6] 12
[7]
10
[8]
6
2019"Burdens" [9] 37
[10]
26
"Love Your Neighbor"

Extended plays

YearTitleChart Positions
US
Christian

2019Prize Worth Fighting For [11] 23

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References

  1. "Artist Interview - Jamie Kimmett". 14 January 2018.
  2. Biedzynski, Ken "K Bo" (5 October 2016). "Steve Porcaro's "Someday / Somehow" Is Today's Work Of Art".
  3. "Prize Worth Fighting For - Single by Jamie Kimmett" via itunes.apple.com.
  4. "Jamie Kimmett – Chart history (Hot Christian AC Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2019.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  5. "Since I Met You (Single) by Jamie Kimmett" . Retrieved June 14, 2019.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  6. "Prize Worth Fighting For (Single) by Jamie Kimmett" . Retrieved June 14, 2019.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  7. "Jamie Kimmett – Chart history (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 2, 2019.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  8. "Jamie Kimmett – Chart history (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2019.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  9. "Burdens (Single) by Jamie Kimmett" . Retrieved June 14, 2019.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  10. "Jamie Kimmett – Chart history (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2019.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  11. "Prize Worth Fighting For EP by Jamie Kimmett" . Retrieved September 14, 2019.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)