Biography

COMING SOON: BRAND NEW MUSIC, BRAND NEW SOUND

WHAT INDUSTRY IS SAYING
Stan Campbell, Shania Twian's original manager and first producer had the following comment about Mary-Lynn after chatting with Mary-Lynn and hearing her Christmas song. "This girl has a showbiz future. I said that 31 years ago about a young girl who came to my little studio in Richmond Hill. Her name was Eilleen Twain."

Stan Campbell also made the following comment after hearing He's A Player, "...Mary-Lynn is a gifted writer and excellent singer."

Chatelaine, Canada's top women's magazine, has called Kingston's own 14 year old Mary-Lynn Neil the NEXT Carrie Underwood! (Aug ed. pg.30)

BIOGRAPHY
Mary-Lynn Elizabeth Neil is 14 years old and was born on June 18th, 1997 in Kingston, Ontario. Growing up, Mary-Lynn showed a deep love for music, including new and classic artists alike. At the age of 10, she sang on a local talent show and took first place. A love for performing was born and she began to perform in and around Kingston. The stage was a natural place for Mary-Lynn to practice her love of singing and dancing.

At 11, Mary-Lynn got her first guitar, which she nicknamed "Little Blue". It quickly became her constant companion and she soon began playing it on stage. It was a natural progression for Mary-Lynn to move into songwriting, and she began to write her own songs. Her first song, "A Daughter's Prayer" was written for her dad who was serving overseas in Afghanistan at the time. This song is very important to her because she feels that it gives a voice to military children everywhere.

People are the most important thing to Mary-Lynn. Her favorite times in life are spent with her family and friends. She knows the value of a good friend, and holds on tightly to her "Besties".

In addition to singing, playing guitar, and songwriting, Mary-Lynn has branched out into acting and modeling. In 2007, she was fortunate enough to act in a Canadian movie called Milo. When people are asked what the one thing is that they notice about Mary-Lynn on stage, they say they are floored to see such incredible stage presence in one so young.

The past 2 years have been exciting for Mary-Lynn and many things have happened in her young career. In August of 2010 Mary-Lynn became the youngest professional member of the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA). Her song A Daughter's Prayer is part of the WE SALUTE OUR HEROES national campaign in support of our troops. It is also included on a special CD for the troops along with Randy Bachman and Natalie MacMaster. This year Mary-Lynn was invited to be part of Wayne Rostad's highly acclaimed and successful Christmas In The Valley Tour.

Mary-Lynn will be back soon with Brand New Music and a Brand New Sound!!