Hollyn

Hollyn
Hollyn in 2016 with TobyMac
Background information
Birth name Hollison Marie Melissa Miller
Also known as Hollyn
Born (1997-01-03) January 3, 1997
Waverly, Ohio
Origin Franklin, Tennessee
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active 2013–present
Labels Gotee Records
Associated acts
Website iamhollyn.com

Holly Marie Miller (born January 3, 1997), known by her stage name Hollyn, is a Christian music singer and songwriter. Hollyn sings a mixture of pop, R&B, and Christian music. She was a contestant on American Idol during season 12, where she made it to the Hollywood rounds.[1][2] She released her EP, Hollyn, in 2015, and the album One-Way Conversations in 2017, both with Gotee Records.

Early and personal life

Hollyn was born Holly Marie Miller,[3] on January 3, 1997, in Waverly, Ohio,[4] to Jamie Drew Miller and Tammy Lynn Miller (née, Bales).[1][5] She has one younger brother named Michael.[6][7]

Music career

Hollyn started her music recording career in 2013, with her appearance on season 12 of American Idol, where she made it to the Hollywood week rounds before she was eliminated.[8] Hollyn appeared on tobyMac's This Is Not a Test album, where she was featured on "Backseat Driver" and "Light Shine Bright". She also appeared in Funky Jesus Music by TobyMac.[9] The song has charted on two Billboard magazine charts Christian Songs at No. 29,[10] and Christian Digital Songs at No. 16.[11] Her first extended play, Hollyn, was released on October 16, 2015, from Gotee Records.[12][13][14] The song, "Alone", charted on the Billboard magazine Christian Airplay chart at No. 11 & No. 3 on the Christian Top 40. ,[15] This extended play charted at No. 10 on the Billboard magazine Christian Albums chart. She released a single called "Love With Your Life" on July 14, 2016.[16] On February 10, 2017, Hollyn released her debut album, One-Way Conversations.[17] She released her single "Hola!" on September 15, 2017.[18]

Joining Gotee

Gotee Records' Toby Mac signed Hollyn after viewing her videos on YouTube and contacting her father through a mutual friend.

The two collaborated on her song "Alone", where she was inspired by her favorite verse of the time, Isaiah 30:21, "Whether you look to the left or the right, you will hear a voice saying, 'This is the way. Walk in it.'" [19]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Christ
[20]		 US
[21]
One-Way Conversations 6200
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Extended plays

Title Details Peak chart positions
US
Christ
[20]
Hollyn
  • Release date: October 16, 2015
  • Label: Gotee Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 10
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles

As lead artist
Year Single Peak chart
positions		 Album
US
Christ
[22]		 US Christ
Airplay
[23]
2015 "Alone"
(featuring TRU)		 11 15 Hollyn
2016 "Nothin' On You" 46 28
"Love With Your Life" 29 20 One-Way Conversations
2017 "Can't Live Without" 23 24
"In Awe" 21 19
"Love With Your Life
(Capital Kings Remix)"		 - -
"Hola!" - - TBA
2017 "Lovely (Radio Edit)" - 48 One-Way Conversations
"—" denotes releases that did not chart
Guest singles
Year Single Artist Peak chart positions Album
US
Christ
[22]		 US Christ
Airplay
[23]
2015 "Backseat Driver" TobyMac & TRU 30 30 This Is Not a Test
2016 "Change the World" Derek Minor 43 — Reflection
2017 "All Good" Capital Kings 42 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart
Other charted singles
Year Single Peak chart positions Album
US
Christ
[22]
2015 "Lights Shine Bright" 42 This Is Not a Test (TobyMac album)
' Funky Jesus Music" by TobyMac
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Awards and nominations

In 2016, Hollyn was nominated for a Dove Award for 'New Artist of the Year'.[24]

References

  1. 1 2 Cummings, Tony (January 24, 2016). "Hollyn: A new name with a Christian pop hit". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  2. ↑ Rose Yokel, Jen (March 15, 2016). "Hollyn – Getting to know Hollyn". CCM Magazine. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  3. ↑ Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: MILLER HOLLY MARIE". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  4. ↑ WRGT-TV (February 27, 2013). "Ohio Girl on American Idol Chasing Dreams". WKEF. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Holly Marie Miller (b. 1997)". Ohio Birth Records. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Michael James Drew Miller (b. 2000)". Ohio Birth Records. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Interview: Hollyn". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. March 29, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
  8. ↑ Fox (January 23, 2013). "Holly Miller: Road To Hollywood Interviews - AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 12". American Idol. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  9. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKTeyjKkfmI
  10. ↑ search for "Backseat Driver" on Hot Christian Songs at billboard.com/biz
  11. ↑ search for "Backseat Driver" on Christian Digital Songs at billboard.com/biz
  12. ↑ Andre, Jonathan (October 17, 2015). "Hollyn - Hollyn". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  13. ↑ Dittmer, Madeleine (October 22, 2015). "Hollyn Sure To Draw New Listeners In With Debut EP". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  14. ↑ Greenhalgh, Andrew (October 20, 2015). "Review: Hollyn – Hollyn". Soul-Audio. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  15. ↑ search for "Alone" on Christian Airplay at billboard.com/biz
  16. ↑ Jones, Kyle (July 18, 2016). "Hollyn Drops New Single and Lyric Video "Love With Your Life"". 101.3 Faith FM. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  17. ↑ Hollyn. "One-Way Conversations". New Release Today. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
  18. ↑ "¡Hola! - Single by Hollyn | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". www.newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved 2017-09-22.
  19. ↑ "Brio: Funky Jesus Music-Hollyn | Interview Information | FocusonTheFamily/BrioMagazine" (PDF). www.focusonthefamily.com. Retrieved 2017-06-01.
  20. 1 2 "Hollyn – Chart history (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  21. ↑ "Hollyn – Chart history (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  22. 1 2 3 "Hollyn Album & Song Chart History (Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  23. 1 2 "Hollyn Album & Song Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  24. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-11-14. Retrieved 2016-11-09.
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