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Holly Marie Wilson
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Hollyn in 2016 with TobyMac
Background information
Birth name Hollyn
Also known as Holly
Born (1997-01-03) January 3, 1997 (age 27)
Los Angeles, U.S.
Origin Franklin, Tennessee
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
  • mandolin
Years active 2013–present
Labels Gotee
Associated acts tobyMac

Holly Marie Wilson (née Miller; born January 3, 1997), known by her stage name Hollyn, is an American 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. 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, on January 3, 1997, in Waverly, Ohio, to Jamie Drew Miller and Tammy Lynn Miller (née, Bales). She has one younger brother named Michael. On Friday, November 16, 2018, she got engaged to Dillon Wilson, Young Adults pastor at Oaks Church, Red Oak, Texas. The announcement was made in the 9:15 am service of Oaks Church. The wedding took place on December 31, 2018. The couple welcomed a daughter, Jonas Lovey Wilson, on March 16, 2022.

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. 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. The song has charted on two Billboard magazine Christian Songs chart at No. 29, and Christian Digital Songs at No. 16. Her first extended play, Hollyn, was released on October 16, 2015, from Gotee Records. The song, "Alone", featuring Truett Foster, charted on the Billboard magazine Christian Airplay chart at No. 11 & No. 3 on the Christian Top 40. , 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. On February 10, 2017, Hollyn released her debut album, One-Way Conversations. She released her single "Hola!" on September 15, 2017.

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.'"

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
US
Christ.
One-Way Conversations
  • Release date: February 10, 2017
  • Label: Gotee Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
200 6
Holy Rebellion
  • Release date: November 5, 2021
  • 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.
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.
  • 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.
US Christ.
Airplay
US Christ.
Digital

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)" 46 One-Way Conversations
2018 "All My Love"
"Everything And More"
(featuring Aaron Cole) / "Isaac"
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

As a featured artist

Year Single Artist Peak chart positions Album
US
Christ.
US Christ.
Airplay
US
Christ.
Digital

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
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
US
Christ
Airplay
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'.

Compilations

  • (2016) WOW Hits 2017 (Deluxe Edition), "Alone (featuring TRU)" [from Hollyn EP]

See also

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