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Larysa Jaye (November 28, 4 1984 – December 8, 2024) was an American singer-songwriter who blended country, soul, and Americana music. She was the only Black woman at the time to hold an artist residency on Nashville's Lower Broadway at Justin Timberlake's Twelve Thirty Club.[1] She was a member of the Black Opry, a collective dedicated to uplifting Black artists in country music.[2]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Larysa Jaye was born on November 28, 1984, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Sharon Hamilton (Mills) and Wendell Hamilton Sr., a pastor in the Kansas City, Kansas area.[3] She began singing in the church choir, which influenced her musical interests.[4]
She learned to play the tenor saxophone, violin, and piano, and her exposure to gospel music shaped her approach to storytelling.[4] She had three brothers and one sister: DiCarlos McNeely (known professionally as author C.M. James,[5] Wendell Hamilton Jr., Nathan Hamilton, and Kimberley Estelle.[6]
Career
[edit]After relocating to Nashville, Tennessee, Jaye became part of the city's music community. Her "acoustic soul" style blended Americana and soul music.[7] Songs like "I Don't Do Love" and "The Thoughts That Happen" reflect her focus on themes of empowerment and independence.
She performed at venues like the Nashville Soul Music Festival and Puckett's Restaurant.[8] She held a residency at Justin Timberlake's Twelve Thirty Club on Lower Broadway, making her the only Black woman with such a role at the time.[1] In 2023, she joined the Black Opry and performed with the Black Opry Revue.[2]
She served as the musical director for Nashville's Shakespeare Festival and was nominated for Nashville Independent Spirit Awards.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Jaye had four children: Sydney, Kadyn, Kingston, and Shakira.[3] Her song "The Thoughts That Happen (The Mama Song)" reflects her experiences as a single mother.[10]
Death
[edit]On December 8, 2024, Jaye died in a car accident in Clarksville, Tennessee. Her car overturned early in the morning as she was returning home from a music event.[11] Her death was reported by WSMV News4 Nashville, highlighting her contributions to the local music scene.[12]
Legacy
[edit]Jaye was among the first Black women to hold a residency on Nashville's Lower Broadway, reflecting her contributions to the music scene.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Singer-Songwriter Larysa Jaye Passes." Music Row. [Link](https://musicrow.com/2024/12/singer-songwriter-larysa-jaye-passes/).
- ^ a b "Meet The Emerging Americana Stars Of The Black Opry Revue." NPR. [Link](https://www.npr.org/2023/06/30/1185267890/black-opry-revue-americana-stars).
- ^ a b "Larysa Jaye dead at 40: Musician and mum of four dies in a car crash." NationalWorld. [Link](https://www.nationalworld.com/culture/celebrity/larysa-jaye-dead-at-40-musician-and-mum-of-four-dies-in-a-car-crash-4904703).
- ^ a b "Music Review: @larysajaye." Peer Magazine. [Link](https://peermag.org/articles/music-review-larysajaye/).
- ^ "C.M. James".
- ^ "CM James Tribute to Larysa Jaye." C.M. James Writes. [Link](https://www.cmjameswrites.com/larysajaye).
- ^ "Artist Spotlight: Larysa Jaye - I Don't Do Love." Chaz Mazzota. [Link](https://nashvillepop.com/artist-spotlight-larysa-jaye-i-dont-do-love/).
- ^ "Nashville mourns soul acoustic artist Larysa Jaye, dead in car crash at age 40." Yahoo Entertainment. [Link](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/nashville-mourns-soul-acoustic-artist-203742624.html).
- ^ "Remembering Larysa Jaye: The Legacy Of A Nashville Music Icon." Amy Movie. [Link](https://amy-movie.com/blog/remembering-larysa-jaye-the-legacy-of-a-nashville-music-icon/).
- ^ "Larysa Jaye - One Sheet." Official website. [Link](https://www.larysajaye.com/one-sheet).
- ^ "Nashville mourns soul acoustic artist Larysa Jaye, dead in car crash at age 40." The Tennessean. [Link](https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/12/09/nashville-mourns-soul-acoustic-artist-larysa-jaye-dead-in-car-crash-at-age-40/76863995007/).
- ^ "Larysa Jaye: Celebrating the Life of a Nashville Icon." WSMV News4 Nashville (YouTube). [Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jAq3ips_vQ).