Amy Macdonald - This Is The Life
Amy Macdonald (born 25 August 1987 in Bishopbriggs, Scotland) is a Scottish singer and songwriter. Her debut album, This Is the Life, was released on 30 July 2007 and has sold more than 3 million copies. Her first single, "Poison Prince", was released on 7 May 2007.
Macdonald started playing on stage acoustic gigs at 15.She has played at music festivals such as Glastonbury, Hyde Park Calling, T in the Park and V Festival.
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Background information Birth name Amy Macdonald
Born 25 August 1987 (age 23)
Origin Bishopbriggs, Scotland
Genres Rock, Soft rock, Folk rock, Indie folk
Occupations Singer, songwriter, musician
Instruments Vocals, guitar, keyboard
Years active 2007–present
Labels VertigoThis Is the Life (2007–2009) This Is the Life (Amy Macdonald album) Amy Macdonald, 2009
In 2007, Macdonald released her debut album, titled This Is the Life. The album sold 3 million copies, and reached #1 in the UK, The Netherlands, Switzerland and Denmark.The first single from the album, "Poison Prince", was only a limited release. The second single, "Mr. Rock and Roll", became Macdonald's first top 40 song charting at #12 in the United Kingdom. However the third single, "L.A.", missed the top 40 at #48, but managed #5 in the Scottish singles chart.
The fourth and most successful single, "This Is the Life", charted at #28 in the UK, but was #1 in five other European countries. The single was awarded Platinum in Germany and Belgium and Gold in Spain and Switzerland. The fifth single, "Run", gave Macdonald her second lowest chart position in the UK at #75. However, "Run" charted at #36 in Germany. The sixth and final single was the re-release of "Poison Prince", but charted at #148 in the UK, Macdonald's lowest chart position.
The album's track "Youth of Today" was chosen as the first single featured on Bebo/iTunes' "Free Single of the Week" program.
She appeared as a musical performing guest on British and foreign shows including The Album Chart Show, Loose Women, Friday Night Project, Taratata (France), and This Morning. She won the best newcomer award at the Silver Clef awards.
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