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Holly Michelle Spears (Simpson) (born September 16, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. In 2014, she married Doug Simpson. Her music incorporates elements of pop, rock, folk, and country. Holly was raised in Wana, WV, a small town near Morgantown, WV. Her humble beginnings and life experiences of growing up in a small town fuel her touching lyrics and acoustic style. Eliot Sloan, front man for Blessid Union of Souls, was a major influence in the early years of Spears musical career.

Mitch Dane of Sputnik Sound has produced Holly's music since 2011. Sputnik Sound gained notoriety with: Jars of Clay, John Rich, The Raconteurs, JJ Heller, among others.

Discography:

Spears' song 'Where'd you go' was featured in a compilation album called Ten released by Nashville Publicity Group (2012). Fellow contributors to the project included Blessid Union Of Souls, Colin Raye, and Joanne Cash.

5 of Holly's songs were featured in the soundtrack for the 2014 feature film 'Virtuous' by JC Films including the hit, Where'd you go and subsequent music video featuring clips from the movie.

In addition to hundreds of solo appearances at music festivals, universities, and churches across the US, Spears has performed with Blessid Union of Souls; opened for Spin Doctors, and Gin Blossoms.

Music Videos Holly performed at The Harvest Show on LeSea Broadcasting Network in 2013 and Holly's music videos are regularly aired on UPTV.

Film Spears acting career began in earnest in 2014 when she played a cameo role in the movie 'One Church' by JC Films. She is slated for a leading role in a JC Films feature to be released in 2015.