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Hollyn

Hollyn
Hollyn in 2016 with TobyMac
Hollyn in 2016 with TobyMac
Background information
Birth nameHolly Marie Miller
Also known asHolly Wilson
Born (1997-01-03) January 3, 1997 (age 27)
Waverly, Ohio, U.S.
OriginWaverly, Ohio
Genres
Pop, rap, dance music, rock
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
  • mandolin
Years active2013–present
LabelsGotee
Spouse
Dillon Wilson
​
(m. 2018)​
Websiteiamhollyn.com

Holly Marie Wilson (née Miller; born January 3, 1997), known by her stage name Hollyn, is an American pop singer and songwriter. Hollyn sings a mixture of pop & R&B. 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 and Bye, Sad Girl, in 2019, both with Gotee Records. Hollyn often sings with Tobymac.

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] On November 16, 2018, she got engaged to Dillon Wilson, young adults pastor at Oaks Church, Red Oak, Texas. The wedding took place on December 31, 2018.[8] The couple welcomed a daughter, Jonas Lovey Wilson, on March 16, 2022.[9]

Music career

Hollyn started her music recording career in 2013, with her appearance on season 12 of American Idol,[10] where she made it to the Hollywood week rounds before she was eliminated.[11] Hollyn appeared on tobyMac's This Is Not a Test album, where she was featured on "Backseat Driver" and "Lights Shine Bright". She also appeared in Funky Jesus Music by TobyMac.[12] The song has charted on two Billboard magazine Christian Songs chart at No. 29,[13] and Christian Digital Songs at No. 16.[14] Her first extended play, Hollyn, was released on October 16, 2015, from Gotee Records.[15][16][17] The song, "Alone", featuring Truett Foster, charted on the Billboard magazine Christian Airplay chart at No. 11 & No. 3 on the Christian Top 40. ,[18] 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.[19] On February 10, 2017, Hollyn released her debut album, One-Way Conversations.[20] She released her single "Hola!" on September 15, 2017.[21]

Gotee Records' TobyMac 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.'"[22]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[23] 		US
Christ.
[24]
One-Way Conversations
  • Release date: February 10, 2017
  • Label: Gotee Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 200 6
Holy Rebellion
  • Release date: November 5, 2021[25]
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 —
Christmas Morning Magic
  • Release date: November 3, 2023
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 — —

Extended plays

Title Details Peak chart positions
US
Christ.
[24]
Hollyn
  • Release date: October 16, 2015
  • Label: Gotee Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 10
Bye, Sad Girl.
  • Release date: September 6, 2019
  • Label: Gotee Records
  • Formats: Digital download
 —
Bye, Sad Girl. Acoustic.[26]
  • Release date: October 4, 2019
  • Label: Gotee Records
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 —
My Little Dove
  • Release date: May 12, 2023
  • Label: Greenhouse Studios
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles

As lead artist

Year Single Peak chart
positions 		Album
US
Christ.
[27] 		US Christ.
Airplay
[28] 		US Christ.
Digital
[29]
2015 "Alone"
(featuring TRU) 		11 15 10 Hollyn
2016 "Nothin' On You" 46 28 —
"Love With Your Life" 29 20 16 One-Way Conversations
2017 "Can't Live Without" 23 24 12
"In Awe" 21 19 —
"Love With Your Life"
(Capital Kings Remix) 		— — —
"¡Hola!" — — — non-album single
"There's a Hope"
(featuring Chris McClarney) 		— — — My Utmost for His Highest
"Lovely (Radio Edit)" —[A] 46 — One-Way Conversations
2018 "All My Love" —[B] — —
"Everything And More"
(featuring Aaron Cole) / "Isaac" 		—[C] — — non-album single
— 37 —
"You Won't" / "Horizon" — — —
— — —
2019 "Good Times" — — —
"i feel bad for you" — — — Bye, Sad Girl.
"O Come All Ye Faithful" — — — non-album single
2021 "Tension" — — — Holy Rebellion
"Mood Swings" — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart
Year Single Artist Peak chart positions Album
US
Christ.
[27] 		US Christ.
Airplay
[28] 		US
Christ.
Digital
[29]
2015 "Backseat Driver" TobyMac & TRU 29 30 16 This Is Not a Test
"Lights Shine Bright" TobyMac 42 19 19
2016 "Change the World" Derek Minor 43 — — Reflection
2017 "All Good" Capital Kings 42 — — non-album single
"Lost In the Magic" Mark Hammond — — — Disney Stars on Parade – Lost in the Magic[33]
2019 "I'm Listening" Chris McClarney 45 — — Breakthrough
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Other charted singles

Year Single Peak chart positions Album
US
Christ
[27] 		US
Christ
Airplay
[28]
2016 "Funky Jesus Music"
(TobyMac featuring Hollyn) 		— — Hits Deep Live
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Awards and nominations

In 2016, Hollyn was nominated for a Dove Award for 'New Artist of the Year'.[34]

Compilations

Notes

  1. ^ "Lovely" did not chart on the Hot Christian Songs chart, but peaked at No. 1 on the Christian Hot AC/CHR chart.[30]
  2. ^ "All My Love" did not chart on the Hot Christian Songs chart, but peaked at No. 15 on the Christian Hot AC/CHR chart.[31]
  3. ^ "Everything And More" did not chart on the Hot Christian Songs chart, but peaked at No. 15 on the Christian Hot AC/CHR chart.[32]

References

  1. ^ a b Cummings, Tony (January 24, 2016). "Hollyn: A new name with a Christian pop hit". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  2. ^ Yokel, Rose (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.[permanent dead link‍]
  4. ^ "Ohio Girl on American Idol Chasing Dreams". WKEF. February 27, 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  5. ^ "Holly Marie Miller (b. 1997)". Ohio Birth Records. Retrieved October 25, 2015.[permanent dead link‍]
  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. ^ "Wedding". Oaks Church. Archived from the original on November 19, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
  9. ^ Yap, Anthony (October 2, 2014). "HOLLYN Welcomes Her First Child". JubileeCast. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  10. ^ "Holly Miller: Road To Hollywood Interviews – AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 12". American Idol. January 23, 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  11. ^ Stanley, Stephanie (February 13, 2013). "Holly Miller eliminated during American Idol solo round". The Pike County News Watchman. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  12. ^ "Funky Jesus Music (Live) (feat. Hollyn) Video | TobyMac Videos | Christian Artist Music Videos | Christian Music | NewReleaseToday". www.newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  13. ^ search for "Backseat Driver" on Hot Christian Songs at billboard.com/biz
  14. ^ search for "Backseat Driver" on Christian Digital Songs at billboard.com/biz
  15. ^ Andre, Jonathan (October 17, 2015). "Hollyn – Hollyn". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  16. ^ Dittmer, Madeleine (October 22, 2015). "Hollyn Sure To Draw New Listeners in With Debut EP". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Archived from the original on November 18, 2015. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  17. ^ Greenhalgh, Andrew (October 20, 2015). "Review: Hollyn – Hollyn". Soul-Audio. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  18. ^ search for "Alone" on Christian Airplay at billboard.com/biz
  19. ^ Jones, Kyle (July 18, 2016). "Hollyn Drops New Single and Lyric Video "Love With Your Life"". 101.3 Faith FM. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  20. ^ Hollyn. "One-Way Conversations". New Release Today. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
  21. ^ "¡Hola! – Single by Hollyn | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". www.newreleasetoday.com. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  22. ^ "Brio: Funky Jesus Music-Hollyn | Interview Information | FocusonTheFamily/BrioMagazine" (PDF). www.focusonthefamily.com. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  23. ^ "Hollyn – Chart history (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  24. ^ a b "Hollyn – Chart history (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 21, 2018. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  25. ^ "Hollyn Announces First Project Since Her 2019 EP". October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  26. ^ "hollyn on Twitter: "bye, sad girl. (acoustic) 💙 out now!!!!" / Twitter". Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  27. ^ a b c "Hollyn Album & Song Chart History (Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2018.[dead link‍]
  28. ^ a b c "Hollyn Album & Song Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2018.[dead link‍]
  29. ^ a b "Hollyn Album & Song Chart History (Christian Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2018.[dead link‍]
  30. ^ "Chart Search | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  31. ^ "Chart Search | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  32. ^ "Chart Search | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  33. ^ disney-magic.be (May 8, 2017). "Nieuwe CD met muziek van Disney Stars on Parade". Disney Magic (in Dutch). Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  34. ^ "2016 Nominees". Archived from the original on November 14, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollyn