To classify Kaiya Hamilton into a single genre of music would not be easy. She sings everything from Gospel to pop music. <br /> <br />Kaiya Hamilton was born to Sharon and Patrick Hamilton in Greenville, NC. Kaiya’s family is very musical and her mother discovered that she could sing at a very early age. By the age of 5 Kaiya was singing with her family and by herself. <br /> <br />At approximately 7 years old she began singing with her church youth choir as well as her school chorus. This phenomenal singer admits that her shyness has always been a challenge but she consistently works through it to follow her passion for singing. <br /> <br />When Kaiya was 13 her mother decided to put her in a pageant to help with her shyness and to get her daughter some exposure. The pageant led to a solo role in the stage play “Behind The Pulpit” written & directed by David Payton. Talent manager Tony Sanders of New Image Management approached her parents and after a couple of meetings they believed New Image Management was a good fit for Kaiya and signed a management contract. Kaiya’s family made a huge sacrifice and decided to relocate to Atlanta, Georgia to be closer to the management company and the music scene. <br /> <br />Now 17, you can find Kaiya performing at local events and promoting her “That’s Cool” Anti-Bullying Campaign. The singer’s desire is to be a role model through songs that are age-appropriate and relatable to teenagers and adults alike is what inspired her to speak out about being bullied as a child herself. <br /> <br />Ms. Hamilton forged a partnership with State Representative Keisha Waites to spread awareness by addressing the issue of bullying in the State of Georgia through anti-bullying legislation. <br /> <br />State Representative Keisha Waites awarded Kaiya with the Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award for her efforts to educate and bring awareness to the seriousness of bullying.
