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Amy Macdonald

Amy Elizabeth Macdonald (born 25 August 1987) is a Scottish singer-songwriter. In 2007, she released her debut studio album, This Is the Life, which produced the singles "Mr. Rock & Roll" and "This Is the Life"; the latter charting at number one in six countries, while reaching the top 10 in another 11 countries. The album reached number one in four European countries – the United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands and Switzerland – and sold three million copies worldwide. Moderate success in the American music market followed in 2008. Macdonald has sold over 12 million records worldwide. Macdonald's second studio album, A Curious Thing, was released in 2010. Its lead single "Don't Tell Me That It's Over" peaked at number 45 on the UK Singles Chart, and reached the Top 10 in several mainland European countries. In 2010, she collaborated with Ray Davies on his album, See My Friends, performing a cover of the Kinks' "Dead End Street". Her third studio album, Life in a Beautiful Light, was released in 2012 and spawned three singles: "Slow It Down", "Pride" and "4th of July". In 2017, Macdonald released her fourth studio album, Under Stars, which entered at number two on the Scottish and UK Album Charts, and spawned three singles, with the lead single "Dream On" achieving success in European charts. In 2020, Macdonald released her fifth studio album, The Human Demands, which spawned four singles and one promotional single. The lead single "The Hudson" reached number twelve in her native Scotland, whilst The Human Demands performed favourably in European album markets. She represented Scotland at the Free European Song Contest 2021 with her song "Statues", finishing in 4th place with 77 points. In April 2025, she released the lead single from her sixth studio album Is This What You've Been Waiting For? which was released on 11 July 2025.

Infobox

Born
Amy Elizabeth Macdonald (1987-08-25) 25 August 1987 (age 38)Bishopbriggs, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Genres
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Occupation
Singer-songwriter
Instruments
Vocalsguitar
Years active
2006–present
Labels
Virgin EMIVertigoMercuryMelodramatic RecordsInfectiousBMG
Spouse
mw- Richard Foster (m. 2018)
Website
Official website

Tables

· Filmography
2013
Role(s)
Herself Episode S19: E03 Star in Reasonably Priced Car segment
2019
Role(s)
Herself Episode: "Hitched"
2021
Role(s)
Herself with Richard Foster
Year
Title
Role
Ref.
2013
Top Gear
Herself Episode S19: E03 Star in Reasonably Priced Car segment
2019
Still Game
Herself Episode: "Hitched"
2021
Bringing in the Bells
Herself with Richard Foster
· Filmography
2021
Life Tracks with Amy Macdonald
Role(s)
Presenter BBC Radio Scotland show
Year
Title
Role
Ref.
2021
Life Tracks with Amy Macdonald
Presenter BBC Radio Scotland show

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