Jaime Wyatt (born September 29, 1985) is an American country music singer, songwriter and guitarist who has released two albums and multiple singles and live recordings. She is active in the

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and outlaw country genres, and has recorded with artists and producers including

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, Sam Morrow, Sam Outlaw, and more. Wyatt grew up in Tacoma, Washington where she was raised by musician parents that exposed her to the music of

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, Hank Williams,

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, and many popular country artists of the 1990s. At the age of 17, after moving from a rural island in Washington State to

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and securing her first record deal with Lakeshore Records, her songs were licensed for a handful of on-screen appearances and soundtracks. The song "Light Switch" was featured on the soundtrack to the motion picture Wicker Park, alongside artists including

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, Stereophonics,

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, and others. In 2017, Wyatt debuted her first album '' Felony Blues'' with Forty Below Records. The songs address topics including her crime, addiction, depression, and recovery. Wyatt recently relocated to Nashville, TN where she signed with

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. Wyatt's new album ''Neon Cross'' was released on May 29, 2020. As of May 2020, she has released two albums as a solo artist.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Wyatt, Jaime 1985 births Living people American country singer-songwriters American country guitarists Musicians from Santa Monica, California Musicians from Tacoma, Washington Country musicians from California Country musicians from Washington (state) Singer-songwriters from California Singer-songwriters from Washington (state)