Hollyn
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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. 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
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 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. 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 | — | — |
| Theology of Beauty: Fall | Release date: September 19, 2025 Label: Alienz Alive Formats: Digital download, streaming | — | — |
| Theology of Beauty: Winter | Release date: February 6, 2026 Label: Alienz Alive 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 | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Christ. | US Christ. Airplay | US Christ. Digital | |||
| 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 | |
| 2019 | "I'm Listening" (Chris McClarney featuring Hollyn) | 45 | — | — | Breakthrough |
| "—" 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]