HOLLY
Multi-Genre Singer-Songwriter & Recording Artist
Biography:
Holly is a Canadian-born multi-genre singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist. Her music, modeling, and public work have reached audiences worldwide. She is known for heartfelt songwriting, upbeat music, and healing music that she produces herself. Holly is known for her uplifting stage presence and diverse creative career. Her music has been played and recognized in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. She has recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, and earned recognition across television, radio, print, and digital platforms. Her country EP, recorded in Nashville with her mother and songwriting partner Noreen Merrick, features original tracks Wild Dreams, Wild Horses, One Way Street, and This Brick Wall. Holly is a member of SOCAN, Songwriters of Canada, ASCAP, and continues to evolve her artistry while contributing to community causes and mentoring others.
Music:
Genres: Country • Pop • Jazz • Acoustic • Contemporary • Healing
Country EP — recorded in Nashville, Tennessee Original songs:
Wild Dreams; Wild Horses
One Way Street
This Brick Wall
Original recordings completed independently:
Let's Jump
Starlight
Green Serene
Heal
Come Let's Be Happy
Streaming & Music Links:
Performance Highlights:
Evening to Inspire Gala (2010) — wrote and performed the original title song with Rich Irwin at The Empress Hotel, benefiting Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Chinese New Year Galas (2009–2011) — performer for the Chinese Students and Scholars Society at the University of Victoria and University of Vancouver.
Parks Alive! Festival (2022) — original set performance in Kelowna, BC. Stories Art Project Fundraiser (2022) — performer and songwriter for a Kelowna Women’s Shelter fundraiser at The Vibrant Vine Winery.
Kelowna Wine Country Half Marathon (2023) — post-run festival performer.
Cloverdale Rodeo (2024) — invited to perform on the Buckaroo Stage by the BC Country Music Association of Canada.
Troy Toma & Friends Fundraiser (2025) — guest performer in Surrey, BC; co-wrote and debuted Troubles Come and Go with BCCMA artist Troy Toma.
Performed national anthems, including O Canada and The Star-Spangled Banner, at civic events, parades, and sports venues.
Media Features & Recognition:
Missy, radio host from Regina, Saskatchewan (2025) — featured Holly’s songs Starlight and Wild Dreams, Wild Horses on her radio playlist.
Scott Kash / Women of Country Music (2025) — promoted Holly to Graham Barnes, who added This Brick Wall to the UK Country Bell Playlist.
Delta Optimist (2024) — featured Holly Graham as a country music artist associated with the Cloverdale Rodeo.
WorldofWomen.com — Holly’s photo, taken by her friend James Parrott, was featured for her beauty and music.
Shaw TV Okanagan — Inspired Word Café (2018), featured performer and interview.
Q101 FM Merritt — Merritt’s Music Mix (2019), artist feature.
A.V.A. Live Radio — New Music Monday with Jacqueline Jax (2019), featured guest.
Country Radio Gilsdorf, Luxembourg — Jim’s Rockin’ Boots Show (2020), international interview and feature.
A Channel News (2009) — televised anthem performance for Canada Day. Check News (2009).
Community & Advocacy:
Holly’s artistry is deeply connected to community work and advocacy. She has performed for events benefiting BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Kelowna Women’s Shelter, organized an Easter Seals Camp fundraiser for special needs children, and supported her family’s Rise Above the Pain, Quality of Life Campaign in support of her brother Patrick.
Social Media:
Instagram: @justbeholly
TikTok: @justbeholly
X.com: @justbeholly