In 2018, she received the Silver Clef Award, recognizing her contributions to music.
Amy Macdonald was inspired to pursue music after seeing the band Travis perform at the T in the Park festival in 2000.
Her debut album, "This Is the Life," sold over three million copies and reached number one in multiple countries.
Biography
Early Life
Amy Elizabeth Macdonald was born on August 25, 1987, in Bishopbriggs, Scotland, near Glasgow. Growing up, she attended Bishopbriggs High School and developed a passion for music after being inspired by the band Travis at the T in the Park festival in 2000. She began teaching herself to play guitar using a Travis chord book and started composing her own songs, with her first being titled "The Wall." By the age of 15, she was performing in local pubs and coffee houses around Glasgow, including the Brunswick Cellars.
Career Breakthrough
In 2006, Macdonald sent a demo CD in response to an advertisement in the NME, which led to her signing a record deal with Vertigo Records in 2007 at the age of 18. Her debut album, "This Is the Life," was released that same year and became a massive success, selling over three million copies worldwide and reaching number one in several countries, including the UK, Denmark, and Switzerland. The album featured hit singles like "Mr. Rock & Roll" and "This Is the Life," the latter charting at number one in six countries. Over the years, she has released several albums, including "A Curious Thing," "Life in a Beautiful Light," and "Under Stars," and has sold over 12 million records globally.
Personal Life and Views
Beyond her music career, Macdonald is known for her strong opinions on Scottish independence, expressing pride in her heritage and the challenges faced by Scottish artists. She has been engaged twice, first to footballer Steve Lovell and later to Richard Foster, whom she married in June 2018. An avid car enthusiast, she has owned several luxury vehicles, including a Ferrari 458 Speciale. Macdonald's journey from a young girl inspired by music to an internationally recognized artist showcases her talent and dedication to her craft.
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Discography
Is This What You've Been Waiting For?2025
- 1.Is This What You've Been Waiting For?3:35
- 2.Trapped3:50
- 3.Can You Hear Me?3:57
- 4.I'm Done (Games That You Play)3:03
- 5.The Hope3:34
- 6.Forward3:43
- 7.We Survive3:35
- 8.One More Shot3:34
- 9.Physical3:47
- 10.It's All So Long Ago4:04
The Human Demands2020
- 1.Fire4:15
- 2.Statues3:47
- 3.Crazy Shade of Blue4:14
- 4.The Hudson5:00
- 5.The Human Demands3:53
- 6.We Could Be So Much More3:57
- 7.Young Fire, Old Flame3:44
- 8.Bridges4:00
- 9.Strong Again4:08
- 10.Something in Nothing3:39
Woman of the World: The Best of 2007 – 20182018
- 1.This Is the Life3:05
- 2.Mr Rock & Roll3:35
- 3.Slow It Down3:53
- 4.Dream On3:19
- 5.What Happiness Means to Me4:56
- 6.Woman of the World3:33
- 7.Poison Prince3:29
- 8.From the Ashes3:35
- 9.Pride3:22
- 10.Run3:49
- 11.Down by the Water (acoustic)3:28
- 12.Don’t Tell Me That It’s Over3:16
- 13.Give It All Up (Simon Mayo’s Drivetime live session)3:31
- 14.Come Home3:14
- 15.Left That Body Long Ago4:47
- 16.Lets start a Band (live From Berlin Tempodrom 2017)5:26
Under Stars (live in Berlin)2017
- 1.Under Stars (live)4:06
- 2.Mr Rock and Roll (live)3:38
- 3.Dream On (live)3:23
- 4.Slow It Down (live)5:19
- 5.4th of July (live)3:53
- 6.Automatic (live)3:26
- 7.The Rise and Fall (live)3:18
- 8.This Is the Life (live)4:05
- 9.Never Too Late (live)4:49
- 10.Prepare to Fall (live)5:56
- 11.Down by the Water (live)4:17
- 12.Let's Start a Band (live)5:25
- 13.Leap of Faith (live From Rudolstadt-Festival)3:16
- 14.Mr Rock and Roll (live in Berlin)
- 15.Dream On (live in Berlin)
- 16.Down by the Water (live in Berlin)
- 17.Dream On (music video)
- 18.Automatic (music video)
- 19.Down by the Water (music video)
Under Stars2017
- 1.Dream On3:19
- 2.Under Stars3:41
- 3.Automatic3:16
- 4.Down by the Water3:27
- 5.Leap of Faith3:03
- 6.Never Too Late4:06
- 7.The Rise & Fall3:13
- 8.Feed My Fire3:15
- 9.The Contender3:35
- 10.Prepare to Fall4:28
- 11.From the Ashes3:36
Life in a Beautiful Light2012
- 1.4th of July3:48
- 2.Pride3:23
- 3.Slow It Down3:54
- 4.The Furthest Star3:30
- 5.The Game4:24
- 6.Across the Nile3:19
- 7.The Days of Being Young and Free4:10
- 8.Left That Body Long Ago4:49
- 9.Life in a Beautiful Light4:36
- 10.Human Spirit2:08
- 11.The Green and the Blue3:54
- 12.In the End3:53
- 13.Slow It Down (Acoustic)3:46
- 14.The Furthest Star (Acoustic)3:07
- 15.The Green and the Blue (Acoustic)2:50
- 16.Across the Nile (Acoustic)3:10
- 17.4th of July (Acoustic)3:03
- 18.Slow It Down (Singalong Instrumental Version)3:56
- 19.4th of July (Singalong Instrumental Version)3:48
- 20.Pride (Singalong Instrumental Version)3:24
- 21.Pride (Acoustic) [Bonus Track]3:18
This Is the Life + A Curious Thing2011
- 1.Mr Rock & Roll3:35
- 2.This Is the Life3:06
- 3.Poison Prince3:29
- 4.Youth of Today4:00
- 5.Run3:51
- 6.Let's Start a Band4:05
- 7.Barrowland Ballroom3:59
- 8.L.A.4:07
- 9.A Wish for Something More3:46
- 10.Footballer's Wife5:07
- 11.Don't Tell Me That It's Over3:16
- 12.Spark3:07
- 13.No Roots4:30
- 14.Love Love3:17
- 15.An Ordinary Life3:36
- 16.Give It All Up2:56
- 17.My Only One3:32
- 18.This Pretty Face3:57
- 19.Troubled Soul4:47
- 20.Next Big Thing3:31
- 21.Your Time Will Come4:32
- 22.What Happiness Means to Me / Dancing in the Dark9:21
Love Love UK & European Tour LIVE 20102010
- 1.Ordinary Life4:34
- 2.Poison Prince4:32
- 3.Love Love4:25
- 4.Mr Rock and Roll5:19
- 5.Footballers Wife4:38
- 6.Spark4:40
- 7.LA4:40
- 8.Youth of Today7:02
- 9.Pretty Face4:00
- 10.Don’t Tell Me That It’s Over3:17
- 11.Troubled Soul5:13
- 12.Give It All Up3:19
- 13.Next Big Thing6:31
- 14.No Roots5:38
- 15.Run5:57
- 16.This Is the Life3:29
- 17.What Happiness Means to Me5:15
- 18.Born to Run4:06
- 19.Let’s Start a Band5:27
A Curious Thing2010
- 1.Don't Tell Me That It's Over3:16
- 2.Spark3:07
- 3.No Roots4:30
- 4.Love Love3:17
- 5.An Ordinary Life3:36
- 6.Give It All Up2:56
- 7.My Only One3:32
- 8.This Pretty Face3:57
- 9.Troubled Soul4:47
- 10.Next Big Thing3:31
- 11.Your Time Will Come4:32
- 12.What Happiness Means to Me4:56
- 13.Town Called Malice (Simon Mayo BBC Radio 2)2:49
- 14.A Curious Thing: Track By Track Interview7:23
- 15.Don't Tell Me That It's Over3:21
- 16.An Ordinary Life (Live Video)3:51
- 17.Poison Prince (Live At Barrowland Ballroom)3:41
- 18.The Youth of Today (Live At Barrowland Ballroom)4:03
- 19.LA (Live At Barrowland Ballroom)3:47
- 20.Footballer's Wife (Live At Barrowland Ballroom)5:12
- 21.Mr Rock & Roll (Live At Barrowland Ballroom)3:37
- 22.Mr Brightside (Live At Barrowland Ballroom)4:12
- 23.The Road to Home (Live At Barrowland Ballroom)2:27
- 24.This Is the Life (Live At Barrowland Ballroom)3:14
- 25.Run (Live At Barrowland Ballroom)3:49
- 26.Rock a Roll Star (Live At Barrowland Ballroom)5:07
- 27.Let's Start a Band (Live At Barrowland Ballroom)5:31
- 28.Caladonia (Live At Barrowland Ballroom)2:32
- 29.Fairytale of New York (Live At Barrowland Ballroom)5:49
- 30.Barrowland Ballroom (Live At Barrowland Ballroom)4:41
This Is the Life2007
- 1.Mr. Rock ’n’ Roll3:35
- 2.This Is the Life3:05
- 3.Poison Prince3:28
- 4.Youth of Today4:00
- 5.Run3:50
- 6.Let’s Start a Band4:05
- 7.Barrowland Ballroom3:58
- 8.L.A.4:06
- 9.A Wish for Something More3:46
- 10.Footballer’s Wife5:06
- 11.The Road to Home / Caledonia2:20
Greatest Live Hits
- 1.Ordinary Life4:26
- 2.Poison Prince3:34
- 3.Don't Tell Me It’s Over3:27
- 4.What Happiness Means to Me4:47
- 5.Footballer’s Wife4:31
- 6.Youth of Today4:12
- 7.Run4:04
- 8.Love Love4:23
- 9.This Is the Life3:26
- 10.Born to Run3:44
- 11.This Pretty Face3:56
- 12.Spark3:26
- 13.Give It All Up3:26
- 14.Mr Rock ’n’ Roll3:48
- 15.Let's Start a Band5:02
Run2008
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This Much Is True2008
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Poison Prince2007
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Mr Rock & Roll2007
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L.A.2007
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This Is the Life2007
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Don’t Tell Me That It’s Over2022
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The Human Demands (Acoustic)2021
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Essential Festival: Amy MacDonald2014
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This Pretty Face2010
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iTunes Festival: London 20102010
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Amy Macdonald: Live in Lisbon2009
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This Is The Life (Acoustic Session for Napster)2007
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Live from Glasgow (iTunes Exclusive)2007
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Label
- Record label
- Vertigo Records
Achievements
- Award
- Silver Clef Award
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Amy Elizabeth Macdonald, Amy Mc Donald, Amy McDonald
Amy Elizabeth Macdonald 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.
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