Camille Parker

Camille Parker is a country singer from Durham, North Carolina.

Early life and education

Abandoned by her biological parents, Parker was raised by her grandmother and step-grandfather in Durham, North Carolina.[1][2] Early on, Camille's interest and musical ability was evident and she was encouraged by her grandfather, a former trumpet player and Army band veteran, who introduced her to the music of The Temptations,[2] Charley Pride, The Pointer Sisters, and Linda Martell.[3] Parker's grandfather regularly brought her to the Hayti Heritage Center and annual jazz festivals.[2]


Career

Parker was a member of CMT's 2022 Next Women of Country class.[1][4][5] In 2022, Parker performed at the CMA Music Festival.[6] In 2023, she was selected to be a part of CMT's Equal Access Development Program.[7]

Her debut single, "The Flame" ranked in the Top 10 of Apple Music’s country charts in over 17 countries.[3]

In 2023, she was a contestant on My Kind of Country on Apple TV+. Parker performed the solo, “Space Cowboy” by Kacey Musgraves, and a duet of “Youngblood” by 5 Seconds of Summer with the group, Congo Cowboys.[8]

In 2024, she made her Grand Ole Opry debut and received praise from the Tennessean as being part of "Nashville's New School"

Influences

Parker has cited Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, The Chicks, Rihanna, D'Angelo, and Linda Ronstadt as her primary influences.[1][2]

Personal life

Parker resides in Nashville,TN with her husband.[2]

Discography

EPs
Title Year Source
"After The Whiskey, Pt. 1" 2023 [9]
Singles
Title Year Source
"Heartless" 2023 [10]
"Peace" 2023 [11]
"Space Cowboy" 2023 [12]
"The Flame" 2021 [1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Watts, Cindy (2021). "Cmt Video Premiere: Camille Parker's 'The Flame' Celebrates Self Confidence: Camille Parker Hopes Her Video Communicates "Dreams Are Always Worth Fighting For."". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  2. ^ a b c d e Samuel, Ruth (2021-04-12). "Meet Camille Parker, a beacon for Black women in country music". UNC Media Hub. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  3. ^ a b Cholst, Rachel (2022-08-30). "Artist to Watch: Camille Parker Blazes Her Own Path With 'The Flame'". The Boot. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  4. ^ Liptak, Carena (2022-01-23). "Lily Rose, Morgan Wade, Camille Parker + More Join CMT Next Women of Country 2022". Taste of Country. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  5. ^ Fisher, Kelly (2022). "CMT Selects 'Diverse Group' For The 'Next Women Of Country' Class Of 2022". iHeartCountry Radio. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  6. ^ Goldring, Erika (2022-06-15). "BMI Songwriters Rock the Block Party During CMA 2022". Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  7. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (2023-04-18). "CMT & mtheory Reveal New Members of Equal Access Development Program". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  8. ^ Shreya, Kumari (2023-04-02). "Camille Parker: Where is My Kind of Country's Contestant Now?". The Cinemaholic. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  9. ^ "CMT Premiere: Camille Parker Caps Visual Trilogy With "After The Whiskey"". CMT. Archived from the original on June 2, 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  10. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (2023-07-10). "8 New Must-Hear Country Songs: Jo Dee Messina, Frank Ray, Wyatt Ellis, Camille Parker & More". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  11. ^ "CMT Premiere: Camille Parker Caps Visual Trilogy With "After The Whiskey"". CMT. Archived from the original on June 2, 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  12. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (2023-03-22). "Kacey Musgraves & Reese Witherspoon Talk Genre-Expanding New Music Competition 'My Kind of Country'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.