Amy MacDonald
Scottish singer-songwriter
Amy MacDonald is a Scottish singer and songwriter. She became famous in 2007 with her first album This Is The Life and her first single "Poison Prince". She has become even more successful in Europe since her single "This Is The Life" charted at number 1 in many European countries.
Amy Macdonald | |
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 Amy Macdonald at Rix FM Festival in Stockholm | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Amy Macdonald |
| Born | 25 August 1987 |
| Origin | Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland |
| Genres | Rock, Soft rock, Folk rock, Indie folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, keyboard |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Vertigo, Mercury, Melodramatic Records |
| Website | www.amymacdonald.co.uk |
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Awards
change| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2011 | Swiss music awards | Best International Album Rock/Pop – 'A Curious Thing' | Won |
| 2011 | Echo Awards | Best International Rock/Pop Female | Won |
| 2010 | Tartan Clef Award | Best Album – 'A Curious Thing' | Won |
| 2009 | Swiss Music Awards | Best International Album – 'This Is The Life' | Won |
| Best International Song – 'This Is The Life' | Won | ||
| Echo Awards | Best Newcomer International | Won | |
| Best International Female | Nominated | ||
| Single of the Year for "This Is the Life" | Nominated | ||
| NRJ Music Awards | International Album of the Year for This Is the Life | Nominated | |
| International Revolution of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2008 | Daily Record | Scottish Person of the Year | Won |
| 2007 | Silver Clef Award | Best Newcomer | Won |
Discography
change- This Is the Life (2007)
- A Curious Thing (2010)
- Life in a Beautiful Light (2012)