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In May, 2007, Smith signed a multi-album record deal with [[Manhattan Records]], part of the Blue Note Label Group.<ref>{{Cite web | last =Brown | first =Russell | title =Good golly, Miss Hollie | work =Idealog #10 | publisher =Idealog | date =11 July 2007 | url =http://idealog.co.nz/magazine/10/good-golly-miss-hollie | accessdate =6 January 2011 }}</ref> This deal collapsed in 2009 which forced the singer to use the profits of ''Long Player'' to get out of the deal with Blue Note. She now manages her own music using the New Zealand parent company of Blue Note, [[EMI]], for publicity and advertising. She released the album ''[[Humour and the Misfortune of Others]]'' on 15 March 2010,<ref name="own"/> following up with the "The Hollie Smith and The Last S.O.S Tour".<ref>[http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-hollie-smith-announces-the-last-sos-tour/643 NEWS: Hollie Smith Announces The Last SOS Tour] Rip It Up Magazine Retrieved 2010-07-09</ref> |
In May, 2007, Smith signed a multi-album record deal with [[Manhattan Records]], part of the Blue Note Label Group.<ref>{{Cite web | last =Brown | first =Russell | title =Good golly, Miss Hollie | work =Idealog #10 | publisher =Idealog | date =11 July 2007 | url =http://idealog.co.nz/magazine/10/good-golly-miss-hollie | accessdate =6 January 2011 }}</ref> This deal collapsed in 2009 which forced the singer to use the profits of ''Long Player'' to get out of the deal with Blue Note. She now manages her own music using the New Zealand parent company of Blue Note, [[EMI]], for publicity and advertising. She released the album ''[[Humour and the Misfortune of Others]]'' on 15 March 2010,<ref name="own"/> following up with the "The Hollie Smith and The Last S.O.S Tour".<ref>[http://ripitup.co.nz/contentitem/news-hollie-smith-announces-the-last-sos-tour/643 NEWS: Hollie Smith Announces The Last SOS Tour] Rip It Up Magazine Retrieved 2010-07-09</ref> |
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In December 2012, Smith starred in an online video campaign supporting [[gay marriage]], alongside other New Zealand singers [[Anika Moa]] and [[Boh Runga]], as well as Olympian [[Danyon Loader]] and former [[Governor-General]] Dame [[Catherine Tizard]].<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.3news.co.nz/Equal-marriage-campaign-says-its-about-love/tabid/1607/articleID/279441/Default.aspx|work=3 News NZ |title= Marriage equality 'about love'| date=December 6, 2012}}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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Revision as of 23:07, 5 December 2012
Hollie Smith | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 17 November 1982 |
| Origin | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Genres | Soul, pop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Soundsmith Records EMI Records Manhattan Records |
| Website | holliesmith.co.nz |
Hollie Smith (born 17 November 1982) is a New Zealand soul singer-songwriter based in Wellington.[1] Her debut album Long Player reached number one on the RIANZ albums chart in 2007, and certified double platinum.
Early years
Smith attended Auckland's Willow Park Primary School, Takapuna Normal Intermediate and Northcote College.[2][3] In 1999, as a 16-year-old, Smith made the album Light From a Distant Shore after winning Best Female Vocalist at the National Jazz Festival of NZ.[4] This album of Celtic music was produced by her stepfather who was a well-known musician in New Zealand.[5]
Career
In 2003, Smith moved to Wellington singing with TrinityRoots. She recorded an album Home, Land and Sea and toured with the band.[5] In 2005, the 5-track Hollie Smith EP was released, featuring her own compositions. In 2006, she released her debut full length album, Long Player. Also in 2006, the single "Bathe in the River", set to music by Don McGlashan, was released. "Bathe in the River" featured on the soundtrack to the film, No. 2, and was a top 10 hit for Smith.[5]
In May, 2007, Smith signed a multi-album record deal with Manhattan Records, part of the Blue Note Label Group.[6] This deal collapsed in 2009 which forced the singer to use the profits of Long Player to get out of the deal with Blue Note. She now manages her own music using the New Zealand parent company of Blue Note, EMI, for publicity and advertising. She released the album Humour and the Misfortune of Others on 15 March 2010,[1] following up with the "The Hollie Smith and The Last S.O.S Tour".[7]
In December 2012, Smith starred in an online video campaign supporting gay marriage, alongside other New Zealand singers Anika Moa and Boh Runga, as well as Olympian Danyon Loader and former Governor-General Dame Catherine Tizard.[8]
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Title | RIANZ | |
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| Peak chart position |
Certification | ||
| 2007 | Long Player
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1 | 2x Platinum |
| 2010 | Humour And The Misfortune Of Others
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1 | Gold |
EPs
| Year | Title | RIANZ peak chart position |
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| 2006 | Hollie Smith | 18 |
Singles
| Year | Title | RIANZ peak chart position |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "Sensitive To A Smile" | 33 | Lights Of The Pacific[note 1] |
As featured artist
| Year | Title | RIANZ peak chart position |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Bathe In the River"(with Mt Raskil Preservation Society ) | 2 |
References
- ^ a b Leary, Ingrid (26 May 2007). "Hollie Smith – doing her own thing". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 24 March 2010.
- ^ "Hollie Smith - musician". AIMES Award winners 2007. North Harbour Club. 2008. Retrieved 6 January 2011.
- ^ "Alumni". Northcote College. Retrieved 6 January 2011.
- ^ Hollie Smith
- ^ a b c Kara, Scott (20 July 2006). "Hollie Smith – soul sister". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 24 March 2010.
- ^ Brown, Russell (11 July 2007). "Good golly, Miss Hollie". Idealog #10. Idealog. Retrieved 6 January 2011.
- ^ NEWS: Hollie Smith Announces The Last SOS Tour Rip It Up Magazine Retrieved 2010-07-09
- ^ "Marriage equality 'about love'". 3 News NZ. 6 December 2012.
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