Mary-Lynn Neil
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Mary-Lynn Elizabeth Neil (June 18, 1997) is a singer and songwriter from Kingston, Ontario
, Canada who is often referred to as a country music prodigy.She was discovered by Brian Dolph, of Cafe Music Group, at a singing competition in Consecon, Ontario, in 2008. Mary-Lynn was 10 years old.
Neil's first single, "A Daughter's Prayer", was written for her father, Master-Corporal Mike Neil, when he was serving with the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan. The song was written as a poem in her journal in January, 2009, and was turned into a song when her mother, Donna Neil, recognized the message in the lyrics. "A Daughter's Prayer" was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee through Cafe Music Group, and the vocals were done at Longshot Studio in Kingston, Ontario. Mary-Lynn was 12 at the time.
"A Daughter's Prayer" received air play in 26 countries. It helped to draw attention to the sacrifice made by military families, and the children in particular. It continues to be played for Remembrance Day
, Memorial Day
, and ANZAC Day
.
Her second release, from November 2010, was a Christmas song called "I Want A Boy For Christmas". The song was, once again, recorded in Nashville, and combined a number of styles and genres to appeal to a wide demographic of listeners. It was an industry top 10 DMDS download, and was another hit song for the young artist.
Mary-Lynn was asked to be a part of Canadian Icon, Wayne Rostad
's, Christmas in the Valley Tour, October–December, 2010.
In 2010, having just turned 13, Mary-Lynn was acknowledged as the youngest professional member of the Canadian Country Music Association
.
Kingston, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario is a Canadian city located in Eastern Ontario where the St. Lawrence River flows out of Lake Ontario. Originally a First Nations settlement called "Katarowki," , growing European exploration in the 17th Century made it an important trading post...
, Canada who is often referred to as a country music prodigy.She was discovered by Brian Dolph, of Cafe Music Group, at a singing competition in Consecon, Ontario, in 2008. Mary-Lynn was 10 years old.
Neil's first single, "A Daughter's Prayer", was written for her father, Master-Corporal Mike Neil, when he was serving with the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan. The song was written as a poem in her journal in January, 2009, and was turned into a song when her mother, Donna Neil, recognized the message in the lyrics. "A Daughter's Prayer" was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee through Cafe Music Group, and the vocals were done at Longshot Studio in Kingston, Ontario. Mary-Lynn was 12 at the time.
"A Daughter's Prayer" received air play in 26 countries. It helped to draw attention to the sacrifice made by military families, and the children in particular. It continues to be played for Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth countries since the end of World War I to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty. This day, or alternative dates, are also recognized as special days for war remembrances in many non-Commonwealth...
, Memorial Day
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War...
, and ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, commemorated by both countries on 25 April every year to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who fought at Gallipoli in the Ottoman Empire during World War I. It now more broadly commemorates all...
.
Her second release, from November 2010, was a Christmas song called "I Want A Boy For Christmas". The song was, once again, recorded in Nashville, and combined a number of styles and genres to appeal to a wide demographic of listeners. It was an industry top 10 DMDS download, and was another hit song for the young artist.
Mary-Lynn was asked to be a part of Canadian Icon, Wayne Rostad
Wayne Rostad
Wayne Victor Rostad, CM is a Canadian musician and television presenter.In 1969, he became a radio host for CJET in Smiths Falls, Ontario...
's, Christmas in the Valley Tour, October–December, 2010.
In 2010, having just turned 13, Mary-Lynn was acknowledged as the youngest professional member of the Canadian Country Music Association
Canadian Country Music Association
The Canadian Country Music Association was founded in 1976 as the Academy of Country Music Entertainment to organize, promote and develop a Canadian country music industry. The association changed its name to the Canadian Country Music Association in 1987.-Awards:The CCMA held the first Canadian...
.
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External links
- Official Site For Mary-Lynn Neil Official Artist's Page