Hollyn has come a long way since her rise to stardom on American Idol. For one she released her debut album, One-Way Conversations earlier this year, an album that tells her personal story.
“One Way Conversations is a project full of real life moments and vulnerability,” said Hollyn. “I hope people hear my heart and are impacted by what I've walked through and what I have to say.”
Born Holly Marie Miller in Waverly, Ohio, she grew up in the church; she was very involved in the youth group and choir. Music was her calling from a very young age, and she knew it was her duty to share her talent with the world.
“Music that lasts is music that strikes a nerve with people's hearts and emotions, said Hollyn. “Use your gifts to give glory to the Giver.”
And emotion is what you get on Hollyn’s debut full-length release. With songs like “In Awe,” and “Can’t Live Without,” there is no doubt that Hollyn is taking control over her career. Her lyrics are honest and are a testament to her personal relationship with her faith, it is no wonder One-Way Conversations is gaining traction on the Christian-music airwaves.
One-Way Conversation peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Christian Albums list within weeks of its release. None of this success came without hard work for the 20-year-old songstress. While Hollyn did make her debut on the reality stage of American Idol, she started her singing career with guest spots on a couple of TobyMac’s tracks before she released her self-titled debut last year.
Her latest infectious pop record is Hollyn’s way of staying true to herself and exploring her identity as a Christian and musician.
“My goal with music is to continue to have fun and write songs that make people feel something. What I'm saying has to come across as genuine and honest,” said Hollyn. “Every day is a new opportunity to grow and take your choices with wide eyes and write about them. Nothing happens by accident, so I try to soak in every experience.”
When she’s not touring or in the studio, Hollyn keeps her self grounded through the people she surrounds herself with. She always puts her faith and loved ones above anything else. She makes it a priority to keep her personal and music life balanced.
This article was originally published in Chords Magazine