Justin Young (singer, born 1978)
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Young in 2014
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| Birth name | Justin Kawika Young |
| Born | August 7, 1978 |
| Origin | Hawaii, United States |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
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Justin Kawika Young (born August 7, 1978) is a singer on the contemporary Hawaiian music scene.
Young is currently engaged to and touring with singer Colbie Caillat, as lead guitarist and backup singer. He opened up for Cassadee Pope of Hey Monday during her first solo acoustic tour in early 2012.
After winning first place in a songwriting contest in 1995, Young was given the opportunity to record a local album in Hawaii. Young played keyboards, guitar, and ukulele, and wrote six of the ten songs on the record.
In March 1996, Young's debut album, "No Better Time Than Now" released at number three at Tower Records for Hawaiian albums and remained in the top ten for six weeks. Three of Young's original songs were released, and each spent several weeks as one of the five most requested songs of the day on local radio stations. While promoting his album, Young performed throughout Hawaii, including a performance at the Waikiki Shell in front of thousands while opening for the national reggae group, Big Mountain.
In September 1997, Young released "Soothe You". The album produced four number one radio hits in Hawaii. At the end of the year Young was picked by one radio station as the number one new artist of 1997. He also received three Hawaiian Music Awards including: "Best Performance By A Rhythm & Blues Artist", "New Artist of the Year", and Honorable Recognition for his version of the classic song "Crazy Love".
Young's third album, "My Eyes Adore You", released in 1999, includes acoustic ballad called "Was It Loneliness", and a Hawaiian falsetto song inspired by his home called "E Kailua E". In addition, the album includes a cover of John Denver's "Leaving On A Jet Plane," new lyrics to Frankie Vallie's classic "My Eyes Adore You," and a collaboration with local recording group Pure Heart.
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