Amanda Stott

Amanda Stott
Also known as	Amanda Young[1]
Born	(1982-05-06) May 6, 1982 (age 42) Brandon, Manitoba, Canada[2]
Genres	CCM, pop, Country, Country pop
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Years active	2000–2012 2023–present
Labels	His Grip, EMI Canada, Warner Canada
Spouse	Matt Young ​ (m. 2010)​

Amanda Stott (born May 6, 1982) is a Canadian singer and songwriter from Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.

Early life and career

Stott was born in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada to Cyril and Tiena Stott.^[3][4] She grew up on her family farm in rural Manitoba, Canada. She has an older brother named Conrad.^[5][6] Her father was a saxophonist and pianist. She started singing in the church choir at Brandon Calvary Temple when she was just three years old. She first gained prominence as a country singer at the Dauphin Country Fest in 1994. In 1999, she signed with Warner Music Canada and her first self-titled album was released in 2000. This album prompted the single "Black Is Black" which quickly became a hit on country radio and television.^[7] She was also nominated for a Juno Award for Best New Solo Artist.^[8]

After a few years away from the spotlight, Stott returned with a more adult pop sound and her first single, "Paper Rain", reached No. 1 on the Canadian Singles Chart. On March 8, 2005, her second album, Chasing the Sky, was released. It included "Paper Rain" and follow up singles "Homeless Heart" and "She'll Get Over It".^[9]

On April 13, 2005, Stott performed at the Yukon Arts Centre in Whitehorse, Yukon.^[10]

Stott performed on July 1, 2005 as part of the Canada Day celebrations, taking place on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. In the summer of 2005 she toured Canada with fellow female Canadian singers Keshia Chanté, Christine Evans and Cassie Steele. In December 2005 she was a part of the Holiday Train cross-Canada tour along with Wayne Rostad and the Moffatts.^{[citation needed]}

She was a featured singer in the travelling Cirque du Soleil arena show called Delirium, touring North America from 2006 to 2008.^[11]

On November 22, 2011, Stott released the Christmas single entitled, "O What A Man".^[12]

In 2012, she released a single called "Now's Our Time" which features her husband, Matt Young.^[13][14]

After nine years of hiatus on music, On January 9, 2023, Stott announced she was traveling to Israel for co-hosting the Back to the Bible Canada organization in Abbotsford, BC for their event known as "The Israel Experience 2023".^[15][16]

Personal life

Stott met musician Matt Young in October 2008 while Stott was working at Starbucks.^[17] Stott and Young married in October 2010.^[18][19] They lived in Nashville, Tennessee^[20] with their two sons, who were born in 2013^[21][22] and 2015.^[23][24]

They moved to Mount Horeb, Wisconsin in March 2020.^[25][26]

In August 2018, Stott began teaching piano and voice lessons independently.^[27]

Discography

Albums

Title	Details	Peak positions
		CAN Country
Amanda Stott	Release date: January 4, 2000 Label: Warner Music Canada	18
Chasing the Sky	Release date: March 8, 2005 Label: EMI Music Canada	—
Place to Start Again	Release date: September 27, 2011 Label: His Grip Music	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles

Year	Single	Peak chart positions			Album
		CAN [28]	CAN AC [29]	CAN Country [30]
2000	"Black Is Black"	—	—	4	Amanda Stott
	"Somebody to Love"	—	—	12
	"You're Not Alone"	—	×	×
2001	"I Just Believe That I Can"	—	×	×
	"To Keep from Missing You"	—	×	×
2004	"Paper Rain"	1	—	—	Chasing the Sky
2005	"Homeless Heart"	—	8	—
	"She'll Get Over It"	—	—	—
	"Light a Candle"	—	28	—	Non-album singles
2011	"O What A Man"[31]	—	—	—
2012	"Now's Our Time" (with Matt Young)	—	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart "×" indicates that no relevant chart existed or was archived

Music videos

Year	Video	Director
2000	"Black Is Black"
	"Somebody to Love"
2001	"To Keep from Missing You"
2005	"Homeless Heart"	Margaret Malandruccolo[32]

Awards and nominations

Year	Association	Category	Result
2000	Canadian Country Music Association	FACTOR Rising Star Award	Nominated
2001	Juno Awards of 2001	Best New Solo Artist	Nominated
	Canadian Country Music Association	Chevy Trucks Rising Star Award	Nominated

See also

• List of Canadian musicians

References

1. "My friend and her little ones ❤️❤️.P.s. Remember when the older couple stopped me during this photo series to tell me you should be facing the other direction for a better picture? 🙃 Amanda Young". facebook.com.
2. "Amanda Stott ties the knot". brandonsun.com. October 6, 2010.
3. "Winnifred Fanny (nee Hockley) Stott - Obituary". passages.winnipegfreepress.com.
4. "Obituary for Stanley Durnin Stott". memorieschapel.com.
5. "happy birthday to my big brother, conrad!!! hope you have a fabulous day! love you! #tbt". facebook.com.
6. "ne of my favorite photos of my brother and i. #throwbackthursday". instagram.com.
7. John Kendle. "Flying Stott". jam!. Archived from the original on July 11, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2012.
8. Pat St. Germain. "Country queens lead list of local nominees". jam!. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
9. Darryl Sterdan. "Chasing the Sky". Winnipeg Sun. Archived from the original on July 10, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2012.
10. "The New Amanda Stott Brings Her New Voice". whatsupyukon.com. April 8, 2005.
11. "Amanda Stott". Grelin Entertainment. Retrieved January 6, 2012.
12. "Amanda Stott -- Christmas Song". www.discoverwestman.com.
13. "Amanda Stott - Now's Our Time (feat. Matt Young)". Spotify. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
14. "NOW'S OUR TIME Contest Announcement!!!". youtube.com.
15. "The Israel Experience 2023 - Back to the Bible Canada". youtube.com.
16. "I am so thrilled to be a part of this!". facebook.com.
17. "three years ago today, matt walked into the starbucks where i was working. that was the beginning..." facebook.com.
18. "happy 6th anniversary to my man!!! i love this journey that we are on together!!! i love the man that you are, the father you are to our boys & the friend you are to me! LOVE you!!!!". facebook.com.
19. "Amanda Stott Finds a Place To Start Again". youtube.com.
20. "Amanda Stott's "Place to Start Again" Album Review". missionnotes.com.
21. "today @mr_mattyoung and i welcomed this amazing bundle of joy into our lives". facebook.com. Amanda Stott.
22. "Amanda Stott - Place to Start Again 2011 English Christian Album". christianscampus.com.
23. "yesterday we welcomed this sweet little BOY into our family!!! calvin stanley young was born on 9.19.15 at 5:38pm. we are all doing great and so blessed by this amazing miracle! 💙". facebook.com.
24. "Amanda Stott is emerging with a new album and a fresh focus with Place to Start Again". ontariocontact.ca.
25. "Moved to Mount Horeb, Wisconsin March 2020". facebook.com.
26. "Just posted a photo @ Mount Horeb, Wisconsin". twitter.com.
27. "hello friends! i am beginning to take new piano &/or voice students on tuesday & thursday afternoons/evenings starting in september. my focus would be working with adults or kids on voice, piano or both together! i've worked with students in both classical and contemporary styles. please DM me with any questions & for pricing details or pass this on to anyone who you think might be interested!". facebook.com.
28. "Amanda Stout Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
29. Peak positions on the Radio & Records Canada AC Top 30 chart:
    • "Homeless Heart": "Canada AC Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. July 1, 2005. p. 47. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
    • "Light a Candle": "Canada AC Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. December 23, 2005. p. 40. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
30. Peak positions on the RPM Canada Country Top 100 chart:
    • "Black Is Black": "RPM Weekly – Country 100". RPM. May 22, 2000. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
    • "Somebody to Love": "RPM Weekly – Country 100". RPM. September 4, 2000. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
31. "O What A Man". spotify.com.
32. "Amanda Stott ::: Homeless Heart ::: margaret-malandruccolo". picrow.com.

External links

• Amanda Stott at AllMusic
• Amanda Stott discography at Discogs