Hollyn

Holly Marie Miller, known professionally as Hollyn, was born on January 3, 1997, in Waverly, Ohio. Her music career began with her participation in season 12 of American Idol in 2013, where she advanced to the Hollywood rounds. Following her appearance on the show, Hollyn signed with Gotee Records and started developing her unique sound, characterized by a blend of pop and R&B. Her early career also involved collaborations with TobyMac, a Gotee co-founder, which provided her with significant exposure within the Christian music industry.

Hollyn released her debut EP, “Hollyn,” on October 16, 2015, through Gotee Records. This release charted at No. 10 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart, with her song “Alone” featuring Truett Foster reaching No. 11 on the Christian Airplay chart and No. 3 on the Christian Top 40. This initial success established her presence in the music scene. She continued to release new music, including the single “Love With Your Life” in 2016, which further built anticipation for her full-length projects.

Her debut album, “One-Way Conversations,” was released on February 10, 2017, and her EP “Bye, Sad Girl.” followed in 2019. These projects demonstrated her songwriting capabilities and her ability to connect with audiences through vulnerable themes. Over the years, Hollyn has consistently released new material, including independent albums like “Holy Rebellion” (2021) and “Christmas Morning Magic” (2023), indicating her continued musical output and career independence. She was also recognized with a Dove Award nomination for ‘New Artist of the Year’ in 2016.