Amy Macdonald

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Born 25 August 1987.

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Amy Macdonald - Tom Morton interview and session

Amy Macdonald plays live on the Tom Morton Show.

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Biography

Amy Macdonald (born 25 August 1987 in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire) is a Scottish recording artist. Macdonald rose to fame in 2007 with her debut album, This Is the Life (2007) and its fourth single, "This Is the Life". The single charted at number one in six countries, while reaching the top ten in another eleven countries.

The success of the single achieved Macdonald success in the American music market, where she was a guest on shows such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson in 2008, where she performed two singles from the album, leading her album, This Is the Life to reach ninety-two on the Billboard 200. In the European Union, This Is the Life reached number one in six European countries, including the United Kingdom, Denmark and the main European album charts. This is the Life has sold three million copies worldwide.

"Don't Tell Me That It's Over" was released in March 2010 as the lead single from Macdonald's second studio album, A Curious Thing, which was released on 8 March 2010. Five singles have since been released from A Curious Thing. Macdonald's third album, Life in a Beautiful Light, was released on 11 June 2012.

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Latest News Stories

News from the BBC

  1. 'A Strange life'

    Tue 28 Sep 2010 08:01

    Amy MacDonald on the perils of touring Europe
  2. Stars come out for Hogmanay party

    Thu 1 Jan 2009 00:45

    Singers Amy Macdonald, Sandi Thom and Keith Jack lead Aberdeen's Hogmanay party.
  3. City agrees to Hogmanay cover

    Fri 19 Dec 2008 16:53

    Councillors decide to insure Aberdeen's Hogmanay celebrations against cancellation...

BBC Reviews

  1. Life in a Beautiful Light 2012

    Review of Life in a Beautiful Light

    Reviewed by Mike Diver

    Macdonald’s a fine songwriter, but her performances lack a singular, standout appeal.
  2. A Curious Thing 2010

    Review of A Curious Thing

    Reviewed by Paul Lester

    Scottish songbird follows up stratospherically successful debut.
  3. This Is The Life 2007

    Review of This Is The Life

    Reviewed by Elle J Small

    The 19-year old displays talent beyond her years...

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