Carmen Justice

Carmen Justice
Birth name Carmen B Justice
Born (1991-07-15) July 15, 1991
Hendersonville, TN, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active 2012–present[1]
Associated acts
Website carmenjusticeofficial.com

Carmen Justice Hadley (born Carmen B Justice, July 15, 1991[2]) known professionally as Carmen Justice is a Christian pop/alternative recording artist and songwriter. She was first known as a member of Christian contemporary, power pop/pop rock band 1 Girl Nation [3] (also known as 1GN[4]) before leaving the group and launching a solo career in 2017.[5]

Musical career

In 2012, Carmen joined 1 Girl Nation along with other band members Lauryn Taylor Bach, Lindsey Adamec, Kayli Robinson, and Kelsey Grimm. In June 2013, the band was signed to Reunion Records, and released their self-titled debut album on August 20, 2013. The album charted at No. 11 and No. 9 on the Top Christian Albums and the Top Heatseekers Albums charts respectively, for the Billboard charting week of September 7, 2013.[6] On December 14, 2013, Billboard charts the album was the No. 2 Heatseekers Albums.[6] 1 Girl Nation was nominated for a Dove Award at the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards for Best New Artist in 2014.[7] In 2015, the band changed their name to 1GN and released their follow-up album, Unite, on April 15, 2016.[8] In January 2017, it was announced that the band had split.[9]

In 2017, it was announced that Carmen would release her first solo single "Flaming Arrows" on January 20, 2017.[10] Carmen composed and recorded the song "Flaming Arrows" days after 1 Girl Nation split.[11] The song was written with Keithon Stribling and Jordan Stribling and was mixed/mastered by Jake Hartsfield.[12] On January 6, 2017 CCM Magazine exclusively announced Carmen was leaving 1 Girl Nation and pursuing a solo career.[13] In an interview with New Release Today, Carmen said that she is planning to release her debut EP in the fall of 2017.[14]

Personal life

Carmen and her husband Matt Hadley were married on August 14, 2015. Matt and Carmen live in Nashville, Tennessee.[15][16]

Discography

Singles

"Flaming Arrows" (January 20, 2017; Independent)[17]

References

  1. ↑ "1 Girl Nation Discography, 1GN Discography, 1 Girl Nation Artist Database - Jesusfreakhideout.com". Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Carmen Justice on Twitter". Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News, June 2013: 1 GIRL NATION (1GN) JOINS REUNION RECORDS AND ANNOUNCES DEBUT, SELF-TITLED RELEASE DUE AUGUST 20". Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  4. ↑ "1 Girl Nation Changes Name, Releases New Single". Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  5. ↑ "1GN Disbands, Former Lead Singer Carmen Justice Steps Out As Solo Artist". Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  6. 1 2 "1 Girl Nation - Chart history - Billboard". Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  7. ↑ "The 45th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees Announced Today at Lipscomb's Allen Arena in Nashville - The 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards". Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  8. ↑ BreatheCast (April 11, 2016). "1GN To Release Sophomore Album 'Unite' On April 15". Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  9. ↑ "1GN Disbands, Former Lead Singer Carmen Justice Steps Out As Solo Artist". Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Going Solo: One Girl Nation (1GN) call it a day and Carmen Justice goes solo". Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  11. ↑ Longs, Herb. "Former 1 Girl Nation Vocalist Carmen Justice Steps Out As Solo Artist". Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  12. ↑ Carmen Justice (January 20, 2017). "Carmen Justice- Flaming Arrows (Official Music Video)". Retrieved January 24, 2017 – via YouTube.
  13. ↑ Hallels. "Former 1GN Singer Carmen Justice Goes Solo & Releases New Single : News : Hallels". Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  14. ↑ "Overcoming Fear With Carmen Justice". Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  15. ↑ "Carmen of 1 Girl Nation Gets Married ; Sidewalk Prophets' Dave Sings at Reception". Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  16. ↑ Hallels. "Carmen Justice of 1 Girl Nation Gets Married  : News : Hallels". Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  17. ↑ "Carmen Justice Artist Profile - Biography And Discography - NewReleaseToday". Retrieved January 24, 2017.
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