AMY HOLLAND: The Journey To Miracle River

Amy Holland

The Journey To Miracle River

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Amy Holland's songs of a personal life journey with universal appeal and interesting musical contributions from well known Nashvillians.

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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.

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  • Journey to Miracle River
    author: Anna Wight

    Have only recently discover this wonderful voice. You give me peace when I listen to all the songs. Thank you

  • Good for you!
    author: J Doorbar

    What a great discovery this CD has been. It was far more than I expected. My hats off to her as it must have been challenging after so long. It is a fantastic piece of work and I have recommended it to many here in the UK! Well done Amy and keep up the fantastic work. You are so talented!! Please come to England!

  • Welcome Back Amy
    author: Mary Lamken

    This CD is just beautiful. I have been familiar with Amy Holland's work for years and this work is definitely that of a mature woman who is at a certain point in life. My favorite track so far is For A Few Short Hours. Anyone who feels strongly that they don't have time for themselves needs to listen to this one. It reminds you of how important that time really is. Bravo Amy, bravo!

  • Journey to Miracle River
    author: Diane Kirby

    I have been a fan since i discovered her first album in the 80's and have worn that one out twice. This collection of music is beautiful, and the words are so profound. Keep the music coming. I love your voice, your words, your music.

  • author: kathy white

    WOW !!!! What a cd. Love it. Glad to finally have the cd and hear it. Can't get enough of it right now.

  • Journey to Miracle River
    author: Deb

    I'd been waiting for awhile for Amy's CD to come out and it was well worth the wait. The contribution of all the people that had a hand in this CD made every song wonderful to listen to. I knew it would be good, but all the songs are great. The attention to detail, Amy's pure voice, the violins, the harmonica, Bernie's arrangements and all his other musical talents, made it a gem to listen to. At this time, my favorite songs are Hate Love a Little, My Little Rebel and Witness. Who knows when that might change. Amy, you are fantastic! I also believe it could become a classic.!

  • Magical
    author: Don Smith

    This is such a wonderful piece of work, all of the other praise is so true - lyrics and music are 1st class and then some. You will not be disappointed!

  • Fantastic!!
    author: Bonnie

    This is a wonderful cd! It is beautiful to listen to any time, and it was especially perfect music to listen to while driving through Vermont with the colorful fall foliage! Congratulations Amy and Bernie!

  • Journey to Miracle River
    author: Kathleen Stegmeier

    This CD is absolutely great.I heard about it from MYspace, listened to the promo and ordered it that day through CD Baby.I play it at leas once a day! Thank you for great music!I have been truly blessed by it.

  • Amazingly Beautiful CD!
    author: Sherelle Cary Smith

    I was so looking forward to this CD release and I was NOT dissapointed! This CD will grab you with the very first song and hold you to the very last one! Amy and producer/songwriter Bernie Chiaravalle made some fantastic choices in instrumentation, arrangement and songwriting!!! It's so balanced and so wonderful to listen to!! You will find yourself listening to a cut over and over again just to get the fullness of what is going on musically. There is such a harmonious balance between instrument and voice that it actually soothes your soul!!! I love every song on this CD but my favorite so far is "Hate Love a Little" written by Amy Holland, Michael McDonald and Bernie Chiaravalle. It is hauntingly beautiful and contagious to listen to as is the rest of the CD! Please! Buy this CD! It's destined to become a classic!!!!

  • Journey to Miracle River
    author: BECKY BERRY

    Truly beautiful work Amy! I am so proud of you! Your lyrics and music are so tranquil and yet full of life. Hope to see you on the road soon! Much Love...God bless you and yours!!

  • Journey to Miracle River
    author: Micky

    Amy opens doors to her thoughts and emotions with beautiful songs ! Thanks, Amy !

  • The Journey To Miracle River
    author: Paula

    Absolutely amazing voice and the songs are incredible. I don't have a favorite. They are all beautiful. God Bless Amy Holland and the people that made this cd possible.

  • journey to miracle river
    author: Emily B McCanless

    The rich beautiful music hits me first, then when Amy Holland starts singing and blends so well with the music, and then when her words hit home it has moved me to tears. Her song "You move me that way" takes me back to when I first saw my own lifelong love. I feel connected to these songs.

  • The Journey to Miracle River
    author: Janice in CT

    The songs are so personal in nature and yet cover feelings and experiences we all can connect with. The music is hauntingly beautiful and Amy's vocals truly shine. Being a fan of Bernie Chiaravalle's own releases, I could definitely hear his influence throughout the CD. The backing vocals are noteworthy too, after all, how could you go wrong with backing vocals by artists such as Michael McDonald and Vince Gill? This is a CD that has not come out of my player since I got it!

  • All
    author: Angelo DiMeglio

    I've received my cd baby, Miracle river, It is an amazing, most meaningful best music i've heard in a long time along with Michael McDonald.I so much enjoy listening to Amy's music and will often for a long time.I give her and her family so much respect and gratitude for taking the thoughtful time for making this cd and dedicating to her parent's and the enjoyment all of us have to listen to it. Best of health and Happiness,Angelo DiMeglio,a palisadeian friend,,,,,,,,,,,

  • Beautiful!
    author: GG

    Thanks also to another musician, singer-songwriter, Charles Frichtel, for his contributions on Nothin' Left to Believe In and Honest Emotion. Thanks Bernie for a great production, Michael for believing in Amy and Amy most of all for believing in yourself...Cheers.

  • Her story continues...
    author: Christopher Casale

    When you're a fan of an artist like Amy Holland, it's very hard when they wait twenty-five years to give you more music. With her, "Journey To Miracle River" album, I can easily say that the LONG wait was well worth it! Beautiful written, produced and performed, this album will give years of pleasure, as it tugs on your heart.

  • Beautiful Journey
    author: Jo Ireland

    The lyrics carry you thru the moments in time and leaves you feeling, you've been there...Great work everyone, it's truly beautiful..Anxiously awaiting the complete CD...

  • The Journey to Miracle River
    author: Ronny

    Beautiful and serene.

  • Amy rocks@
    author: Pat Breslin

    Waiting for my CD to arrive. GO AMy!!!

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