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Holly Gotfredson has been playing music since she was about 7
years old. In her childhood home in Birmingham, AL, she had a piano
right next to the TV in the family room.. Her mom watched "The
Young and the Restless" while doing laundry and spending time with
Holly - after hearing the theme song from the show a zillion times,
Holly was able to pick out the song on the piano. From there, her
mother enrolled her in piano lessons and helped develop her love of
music. She grew up playing piano, singing in church choirs and the
school chorus. Later, as she grew up - she also performed live at
open mikes and talent shows. She received many awards while in
high school for voice including most valuable musician, and attended
All State Chorus for the last 3 years of high school. She began
writing songs at the age of 12 and kept a notebook of all of her lyrics
and chord charts. What began as a hobby, grew into a passion and
around the age of 16 she joined her first band Paradox (later to be
renamed Passage) - a group of high school friends who played
around town for local events.
Once she graduated, she attended college at the University of
Georgia where she was part of an acoustic trio called "Idle Green"
that performed around coffee houses and bars in Athens. Her friends
from her first band, Paradox called that spring to tell her that their
lead singer had left and they had a week to get ready for a talent
show. She joined them for Battle of the Bands in Atlanta and they
took 3rd place. From there, she became the lead singer of Paradox,
but now knowns as Passage - touring with them from 1991 - 1994
including playing at such venues as The ROXY, GA THEATER in
Athens, Ga State Spring Music Series and several more. They
opened up for many larger bands including Skirt, Flock of Seagulls,
Trinket and more. They received airplay on several Atlanta stations
including 96 ROCK, Ga State Radio 91.5, Bulldog 103.7 and 99X.
She graduated with a BA in Art/Art History from University of Georgia
and worked during the day at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta and
played with Passage at night.
When a deal with a small label fell through, Holly decided to embark
on a solo career which lasted for three years until her marriage in
1999. After a two year break, she rediscovered her faith in Christ
shortly after the events of September 11th. God began calling her to
write songs of faith for His people.
She attended the Gospel Music Association (GMA) workshop
weekend in Nashville, Tennessee in 2005 to learn more about the
Christian music industry and newer methods of songwriting. From
this experience she gained valuable insight into Christian music
today. She partnered with ECA Publishing in 2005 to begin recording
and producing her original music. She has studied under vocal
coach Trisha Grey, has attended BWAM auditions in Nashville (and
was offered a Developing Artist Deal, but turned it down due to
number of dates required to tour) and has performed all over
Georgia for various events and worship services.
She completed her first contemporary Christian CD in March of 2007
entitled HEAL and released her second CD entitled "Offering" in
February of 2009. She is a member of ASCAP and CCLI. Her songs
are now available on amazon.com, itunes.com, cdbaby.com and
many more including ECA Publishing. It is her hope that her music
will enhance worship services around the country and will bring
people the hope and grace that Christ offers each of us.
Holly Gotfredson is available for church events and services,
special events, weddings and much more. Please visit her
contact me page for more information on booking Holly for
your event today.
Preview and Purchase both "Offering" and Heal" today at
cdbaby.com, amazon, itunes and ecapublishing.com!
Published and marketed by ECA Publishing
years old. In her childhood home in Birmingham, AL, she had a piano
right next to the TV in the family room.. Her mom watched "The
Young and the Restless" while doing laundry and spending time with
Holly - after hearing the theme song from the show a zillion times,
Holly was able to pick out the song on the piano. From there, her
mother enrolled her in piano lessons and helped develop her love of
music. She grew up playing piano, singing in church choirs and the
school chorus. Later, as she grew up - she also performed live at
open mikes and talent shows. She received many awards while in
high school for voice including most valuable musician, and attended
All State Chorus for the last 3 years of high school. She began
writing songs at the age of 12 and kept a notebook of all of her lyrics
and chord charts. What began as a hobby, grew into a passion and
around the age of 16 she joined her first band Paradox (later to be
renamed Passage) - a group of high school friends who played
around town for local events.
Once she graduated, she attended college at the University of
Georgia where she was part of an acoustic trio called "Idle Green"
that performed around coffee houses and bars in Athens. Her friends
from her first band, Paradox called that spring to tell her that their
lead singer had left and they had a week to get ready for a talent
show. She joined them for Battle of the Bands in Atlanta and they
took 3rd place. From there, she became the lead singer of Paradox,
but now knowns as Passage - touring with them from 1991 - 1994
including playing at such venues as The ROXY, GA THEATER in
Athens, Ga State Spring Music Series and several more. They
opened up for many larger bands including Skirt, Flock of Seagulls,
Trinket and more. They received airplay on several Atlanta stations
including 96 ROCK, Ga State Radio 91.5, Bulldog 103.7 and 99X.
She graduated with a BA in Art/Art History from University of Georgia
and worked during the day at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta and
played with Passage at night.
When a deal with a small label fell through, Holly decided to embark
on a solo career which lasted for three years until her marriage in
1999. After a two year break, she rediscovered her faith in Christ
shortly after the events of September 11th. God began calling her to
write songs of faith for His people.
She attended the Gospel Music Association (GMA) workshop
weekend in Nashville, Tennessee in 2005 to learn more about the
Christian music industry and newer methods of songwriting. From
this experience she gained valuable insight into Christian music
today. She partnered with ECA Publishing in 2005 to begin recording
and producing her original music. She has studied under vocal
coach Trisha Grey, has attended BWAM auditions in Nashville (and
was offered a Developing Artist Deal, but turned it down due to
number of dates required to tour) and has performed all over
Georgia for various events and worship services.
She completed her first contemporary Christian CD in March of 2007
entitled HEAL and released her second CD entitled "Offering" in
February of 2009. She is a member of ASCAP and CCLI. Her songs
are now available on amazon.com, itunes.com, cdbaby.com and
many more including ECA Publishing. It is her hope that her music
will enhance worship services around the country and will bring
people the hope and grace that Christ offers each of us.
Holly Gotfredson is available for church events and services,
special events, weddings and much more. Please visit her
contact me page for more information on booking Holly for
your event today.
Preview and Purchase both "Offering" and Heal" today at
cdbaby.com, amazon, itunes and ecapublishing.com!
Published and marketed by ECA Publishing
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Holly Gotfredson
"Offering" Release Feb 2009
"HEAL" released March 2007