Justin Hines

Though Justin Hines grew up singing in church at his grandmother’s behest, the realization that music was his destiny came in the most unlikely of places –at a Toronto Raptors’ basketball game in front of thousands. A then-14-year old Justin won a vocal competition to sing the National Anthem at the game and his world opened up before him. Thrown in the deep end, Justin, who has performed professionally ever since, realized he could not only survive, but thrive. But then again, Justin has thrived all his life against odds that would daunt someone with a less indomitable spirit. Justin has Larsen Syndrome, a joint dislocation condition that confines him to a wheelchair. While Justin, who performed at both the Beijing and Vancouver Olympics, admits his condition has provided challenges, he primarily sees the good it has brought him and the inspiration he can provide others. That natural optimism permeates much of his 3 albums, including his upcoming American debut, “Days to Recall”, which includes “Say What You Will,” (South African Remix)". The uplifting song sparked JustInspired, a campaign which has helped build 20 South African schools in 11 days. Performing in South Africa this spring and seeing the schools that will educate more than 22,000 students, Justin feels honored that "a song we did was part of this, that we get to be part of that beauty". For more information, visit v2.justinhines.com.