We are pleased to announce the much anticipated release of Amy Holland’s CD, “The Journey To Miracle River” on Chonin Records.
This record, her first in 20 years, is destined to become a classic. Order it now by clicking here!
Amy Holland’s career began at 15 years old when she migrated to LA to sign with Brother records a label started by the Beach Boys. Though no album was to materialize, it was a ticket out of palisades NY straight into the music business of the 70’s in that mecca known as Hollywood California.
Amy Boersma came to LA as a singer songwriter in 1970 and during the typical string of artist development deals that for some reason, don’t quite pan out, she met and captured the interest of more than a few distinguished record producers. Among these were Jack Daugherty (the Carpenters. Paul Williams) and Rick Jarrard (Jefferson Airplane, Nillson, Jose Feliciano). However it was a randomly brief but fortuitous rehearsal encounter with a relatively unknown composer, and for the moment, piano accompanist Michael McDonald, during these early years that would lead ultimately to Amy Hollands success at radio years later, winning her a best new artist nomination at the Grammy Awards of 1980. McDonald who, years later, remembering the allure of her vocal style, would join forces with keyboardist/composer/producer, Patrick Henderson to produce her first Capitol LP from which the top 20 hit “How do I Survive,” (composed by Paul Bliss), emerged on to the charts, taking Amy Holland around the world as an American 80’s ingénue. This period of Amy’s career is documented by TV appearances in Japan and the US that can still be found on You Tube.
A second Capitol LP titled “On Your Every Word” and musical contributions to films such as “Scar Face” and “Teen Wolf” (Some of those tracks produced and written by the infamous Georgio Maroder) along with her contributions to the projects of other artist’s such as Kenny Loggins, Joni Mitchell, Tim Weisburg, Doobie Brother Patrick Simmons and McDonald’s solo projects, would mark her career path for the next few years.
During this time her music business relationship with producer McDonald had developed into something much more and with their marriage and the subsequent birth of their two children, Amy found herself embracing the role of wife and mother. discovering along the way that she had to somewhat relax her grip on her lifelong dream of being a recording artist.
After a much longer than intended hiatus due to a battle to survive breast cancer, Amy has found a renewed inspiration in the making and release of her most recent CD “The Journey To Miracle River”. Produced by Bernie Chiaravalle, this Album is very much the autobiography of a personal sojourn she was destined to return from at this point in her life, It’s her first solo CD release in over 20 years.
With songs co-written by Amy with friends Jon Vesner, John Goodwin, Michael McDonald and Bernie Chiaravalle. The much anticipated album is slated for an early fall release and features contributions from Vince Gill, Michael McDonald, Shannon Forrest, Bernie Chiaravalle, Stuart Duncan, Tim Akers, and her son, Dylan McDonald to name a few.
Most recently, Amy’s voice can be heard on Willie Nelson’s release of “Whatever Happened To Peace On Earth”. A poignant call to conscience featuring other artists such as Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Michael McDonald, and Pat Simmons with all proceeds going to benefit the National Veterans Foundation.
I've decided there is not one song that is my favorite on your CD. They are all my favorites!! So happy that Obama won :) Can you email Michael Laine if you get a chance? Memories of High School. He doesn't have myspace. Wishes you well and loves your CD.
Amy! Your record is fantastic!! The voice, the songs, the production. A Great job by you, Bernie and all the fantastic musicians and guests. Great to see you in good health.
Hi Amy, Thanks so much for adding me. This album is absolutely wonderful. It is so great to hear you talk on your profile about all the tunes and how each one came to be. There's a humble and vulnerable quality about you. It comes through as you talk about each tune and the artists who collaborated with you. I love the way you honor them. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I really feel blessed. I wish you the very best as you move ahead in the next chapters of your life.
Hi Amy: Congrats on such a fine sounding album that really speaks from the heart! This must have been an amazing labor of love for all involved, and after 20 years,well worth the wait. Continued blessings to you,Michael,Dylan, and Bernie.
So so happy your on iTunes...Just downloaded the album and I can't wait to listen to all of it....Thank you Thank you....hopefully you will put ALL of your music on iTunes!
Hi Amy, Thanks for the add. Can't wait till you tour with your new cd. Love it, and your voice is so strong, Congrats. Please add Atlanta or somewhere in Georgia, where I can see you ""LIVE"" on your tour schedule. Thanks Friend Donna
Yes! Yes! I ordered your CD today and it's on its way. We've all been looking so forward to hearing "the rest of the song" after enjoying the snippets you've shared the last few months on your site. The interview's great too, and it will make these songs even more special knowing the stories behind them all. I just know that this CD will become a favorite to everyone who hears it. Twenty years have only made you better--you've never sounded more beautiful! It was worth the wait! God bless...
Dearest Amy....blessed you are and blessed are us that get this cd...i just listened to your making of the cd and i am in awe of you....GOD has really worked through your family to inspire others this cd is soooooooo goooood and so long over due but worth waiting for...I have ordered from cd baby and await my package....I truly love every single song...maybe because you personally introduced each one to me...thank you for the gift and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
hi amy, I worked in la radio many years ago as a engineer transmiter and studio freinds with dave hall and micheal. your voice is well what can i say wish i could sing lol. I love surrend great song wish i could eay it to, wish you and micheal the best. ps are you guys playing here in orange county sometime
I am THRILLED to hear your new music! the songs are wonderful and your voice is as angelic as ever. It was truly worth the wait. God bless and keep you, sam
Amy Thankyou so much for sharing your journey with us, I really felt an empathy with your song precis. We are lucky to have you here to tell us about your life experiences in such a beautiful way xxx
Amy I just ordered your new CD and listened to snipits of the songs. I just have to say.....AWESOME!!! I loved it and can't wait to get the CD. We have been anxiously awaiting this CD. God Speed Amy!
It's said that anything worth having is worth waiting for....Never truer than with "Journey To Miracle River"! What a beautiful recording this is! Eloquent and elegant. With this recording you most certainly have "arrived"! A thousand congratulations! P&L,
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