Cameron Whitcomb
Cameron Whitcomb | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2002 or 2003 (age 21–22)[1] Peace River, Alberta, Canada |
| Origin | Nanaimo, British Columbia |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 2021-present |
| Labels | |
| Website | Official website |
Cameron Whitcomb, is a Canadian singer and songwriter from Nanaimo, British Columbia.[1] He competed on season 20 of reality television show American Idol.[2] He is currently signed to Atlantic Records.[2]
Early life
[edit]Whitcomb was born in Peace River, Alberta, but raised in Nanaimo, British Columbia.[3] Growing up, he primarily listed to rap music, including Eminem, Swollen Members, and Madchild.[4] Around the age of seventeen, Whitcomb left home and began working on the Trans Mountain Pipeline in Kamloops.[3] Around the same time, his brother introduced him to Johnny Cash, and Whitcomb subsequently began singing after becoming a fan of Tyler Childers.[4] At nineteen, while continuing to work on the pipeline, Whitcomb began to post karaoke videos of himself singing on Reddit.[5]
Career
[edit]In 2022, an American Idol executive found a video of Whitcomb singing on Reddit and reached out to him.[6] He subsequently competed on season 20 of the show, and reached the top 20 of the competition before being eliminated.[7][8] Whitcomb decided to seriously pursue a career in music after exiting the show.[9]
In 2023, Whitcomb released the song "Shoot Me Dead".[10] He then signed a record deal with Atlantic Records and released the song "Rocking Chair" in May 2024.[11] In July 2024, Whitcomb released the single "Quitter". The song was sent to radio formats in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, and later became his first charting entry on the all-genre Canadian Hot 100.[2][12][13] He released his debut extended play, also titled Quitter on September 27, 2024.[14] In November 2024, Whitcomb released the song "Medusa".[15] He embarked on his headlining ”Quitter Tour" throughout late 2024 and early 2025 in the United States and Canada.[16][17]
Personal life
[edit]Whitcomb admitted in an interview that he has struggled with addiction since he was thirteen years old.[4] His song "Quitter" was inspired by his battle with addiction, and becoming sober.[4]
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Quitter |
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Singles
[edit]| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAN [18] | |||
| 2024 | "Quitter" | 78 | Quitter |
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "The Devil I've Seen"[19] | Not listed |
Tours
[edit]- Quitter Tour (2024-2025)
References
[edit]- ^ a b Duerksen, Sam (June 10, 2024). "Nanaimo-born country singer sets out on tour". Nanaimo News Bulletin. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ a b c Long Decter, Rosie (October 22, 2024). "B.C. Singer Cameron Whitcomb Debuts on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 with 'Quitter'". Billboard Canada. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ a b Devlin, Mike (June 20, 2024). "Vancouver Island's Cameron Whitcomb a star on the rise". Times Colonist. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Hirschaut, Koby (September 27, 2024). "CAMERON WHITCOMB: INTERVIEW". Unclear. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ "Cameron Whitcomb on American Idol, Debut EP 'Quitter', & Authenticity in his Music". The Teen Edit. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ "Cameron Whitcomb". iHeart Radio Canada. November 1, 2024. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ Petruk, Tim (April 18, 2022). "B.C. singer tones it down, cracks Top 20 on American Idol". Vancouver Is Awesome. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ Diment, Maria (April 4, 2023). "'American Idol' singer makes surprise appearance at Vancouver show". Vancouver Is Awesome. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ Feist, Amelia (October 31, 2024). "ARTIST HIGHLIGHT: CAMERON WHITCOMB". WUSC. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ Belland, Ferdy (June 1, 2024). "Barrooms, backflips and the Endless Highway". e-know.ca. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ "Cameron Whitcomb Makes Atlantic Records Debut with Viral Single "Rocking Chair"". Good Garbs. May 17, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ "Countrytown Hot 50 – 2024, Week 44". Countrytown. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ "UK Country Radio Airplay Chart - December 22, 2024". Country Music UK. 22 December 2024. Archived from the original on December 24, 2024. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
- ^ "Cameron Whitcomb Announce Quitter EP With 'Love Myself'". AntiMusic. September 7, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ Edwards, Clayton (November 8, 2024). "Cameron Whitcomb Discusses His New Single 'Medusa', His First Headlining Tour, and More (Exclusive)". American Songwriter. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (September 6, 2024). "Cameron Whitcomb talks about his new music and the digital age". Digital Journal. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ Alper, Eric (July 26, 2024). "Cameron Whitcomb Returns With "Quitter"". That Eric Alper. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ References for Canadian Hot 100 peaks:
- "Quitter": "Canadian Hot 100 chart for December 28, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
- ^ "Cameron Whitcomb - The Devil I've Seen (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. February 23, 2024. Retrieved December 30, 2024.