Hollyn

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Hollyn
Hollyn in 2016 with TobyMac
Hollyn in 2016 with TobyMac
Background information
Also known asHolly Wilson
Born
Holly Marie Miller

(1997-01-03) January 3, 1997 (age 29)
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
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(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 collaborates with Gotee co-founder TobyMac.

Early and personal life

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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

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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

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Studio albums

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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

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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
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My Little Dove
  • Release date: May 12, 2023
  • Label: Greenhouse Studios
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
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"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles

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As lead artist

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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
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Year Single Peak chart positions Album
US
Christ.
[27] 		US Christ.
Airplay
[28] 		US
Christ.
Digital
[29]
2015 "Backseat Driver"
(TobyMac and Tru featuring Hollyn) 		29 30 16 This Is Not a Test
"Lights Shine Bright"
(TobyMac featuring Tru) 		42 19 19
2016 "Change the World"
(Derek Minor featuring Hollyn) 		43 — — Reflection
2017 "All Good"
(Capital Kings featuring Hollyn) 		42 — — non-album single
"Lost In the Magic"
(Mark Hammond featuring Hollyn) 		— — — Disney Stars on Parade – Lost in the Magic[33]
2019 "I'm Listening"
(Chris McClarney featuring Hollyn) 		45 — — Breakthrough
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Awards and nominations

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

Compilations

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Notes

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  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]

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