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
Amy Macdonald at Rix FM Festival in Stockholm
Background information
Birth nameAmy Macdonald
Born (1987-08-25) 25 August 1987 (age 36)
OriginBishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
GenresRock, Soft rock, Folk rock, Indie folk
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, musician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, keyboard
Years active2007–present
LabelsVertigo, Mercury, Melodramatic Records
Websitewww.amymacdonald.co.uk
Amy MacDonald Zelt-Musik-Festival 2017 in Freiburg, Germany
Amy MacDonald

Awards change

YearAwardCategoryResult
2011Swiss music awardsBest International Album Rock/Pop – 'A Curious Thing'Won
2011Echo AwardsBest International Rock/Pop FemaleWon
2010Tartan Clef AwardBest Album – 'A Curious Thing'Won
2009Swiss Music AwardsBest International Album – 'This Is The Life'Won
Best International Song – 'This Is The Life'Won
Echo AwardsBest Newcomer InternationalWon
Best International FemaleNominated
Single of the Year for "This Is the Life"Nominated
NRJ Music AwardsInternational Album of the Year for This Is the LifeNominated
International Revolution of the YearNominated
2008Daily RecordScottish Person of the YearWon
2007Silver Clef AwardBest NewcomerWon

Discography change