South African audiences first came to know Cameron Bruce when, at just 17, he wowed the Idols judges with his stirring version of the John Mayer classic The Hurt during the 2009 auditions. His stand-out performance established Cameron as a firm favorite in the competition and he finished 6th overall.  Idols catapulted Cameron into the hearts and minds of the South African public. 

Now 21 and nearly 3 years after the reality show, Cameron with his magnetic vocal style, skillful guitar work and striking lyrics, is set to become by far one of South Africa’s finest musicians. Spending valuable time over the last couple of years working on his vocal, guitar and song writing crafts and deriving inspiration from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Jonny Lang, Ray LaMontagne, John Mayer and James Morrison, Cameron has defined his own unique style of sophisticated music. His thoughtful approach to the crafting and delivery of his songs will be reflected on his debut album, set for release in September 2012.  The album, titled Damage Done, was co-produced with Robin Walsh, showcases Cameron’s exceptional guitar skills and vocal capabilities and shows profound maturity for an artist who is set to make a big impact on the quality of South African music.

Cameron’s debut single I Didn’t Mean To Come Around hit radio stations in late 2011 and gave listeners and fans a hint of what great things are to come. The single achieved remarkable success having been play listed on major radio stations and achieved number one status on Jacaranda 94.2’s South African chart. When the Heart Hurts, the second single off the album was released in July 2012. 

Cameron, with his good looks, mischievous sense of humour and engaging personality, has become popular amongst his fan-base and peers within the entertainment industry. “If people come to watch my show or if I meet them at a function, I take it as an opportunity to get to know them better and for them to get to know me beyond the music. Building relationships between myself, fans and music industry colleagues is very important to me".

Never shy to express his opinion and laser-focused when it comes his music, Cameron is certainly poised for success.  His mantra: "Know what you want, practice with purpose, be uncompromising in your standards and above all, love what you do or don't bother".


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