Cle Holly

Hiiiii!!!

I know, I got it in just in time - I had a consultation with a voice coach last week, and - well, first, let me say Hi!! to all of the new awesome subscribers from cities big and small, such as Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, Flemington, New Jersey, and Sand Rock, Alabama #whoohoo We're growing in the UK, so welcome to our British subscribers - and thanks so much for telling your friends! Word of mouth is how so many awesome people find my music. Special hugs to the Network, and a huge Thank You to all of you subscribers who have been with me since...since even before my first A Cappella Christmas Song!

So, you know how this started: An amazing person asked me for a song, and so I picked up my phone (after rapidly rehearsing and running some vocal scales!!) and immediately recorded it and put it up on N1M. Since 2020, every year I've given you a song, and this year is "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"! I hope that you like it - and I couldn't help but to throw up the cutest face on the song cover...smile! Special thanks to Karsten Winegeart for the photo!

There's so much more to come in 2024 - I did write and finish scoring an original pop song that I'm going to take into the studio in March...after working with my new vocal coach. I'll share more details on that in January, but suffice it to say that I'm excited and nervous at the same time - will be documenting the journey on TikTok @CleHolly so definitely join me!

As always, you deserve the best day ever - and, Happy Holidays!

Love,

Cle'

Hey you! Happy November!!

I'm so excited for fall, but before I begin talking about how great gold and orange leaves are, I want to give some love to new US subscribers, all coming from the big cities lately: New York, Chicago, LA, and to the global superstars who joined from British Columbia, London, and Australia - thank you so much! To the newest Network members (some of you I messaged privately today to say Hey! And maybe collab?), and to all 278 of you, thanks so much!! And to the OGs, all 1,803 of you - I am just sending so much love your way.

So I was in New York 2 days ago, with a whole agenda of meetings and events planned...and nothing happened. Met an awesome human and thought there was a spark...and nothing happened. Planned to fly in First Class and the airline thought I was going to miss my connection, so they bumped me from my seat...so that didn't happen. And I don't really have a silver lining self-speech for when things don't go the way you plan them to - I just have to shake my head, sigh, and keep on pushing...Life is still good, and just by being here and able to read this, we are blessed.

Also, I started writing a song. And it's about you, and how your sweet messages and supportive words always make me feel better - and heck yeah, you deserve a new song!! So I'll talk about my Christmas cover (which I still haven't picked) later, but now I need to head to the piano. Enjoy the fall air!

Hugs,

Cle'

Hey,

I am so happy today. You all are the BEST! First, a big welcome to new subscribers across the USA: Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, and Sun Valley, California! Internationally, Nova Scotia and Punta Cana, DR, I see you!! I send you good vibes and best wishes oxo To the Network, you all are amazing and I truly appreciate every single one of you - and to all subscribers, the OGs, the new ones, and everyone in between, I give you my thanks.

August has been so hectic, for me and for the world. At the beginning of the month I was in Edinburgh, Scotland, getting my newest play, "FOUR", up and running - I had to take off my pop-music hat and put on my classical-music hat because I had some pieces to write! If you want to hear any of them then let me know :) "FOUR" has gone well and I'm going back for the final weekend to drum up even more support and to thank the cast. If you're in Scotland, drop by! I'd love to say Hi.

In September, I'll be working on bringing the play back to the United States...but I'll also be back in the studio! For my own songs - yay!!! I had a bit of heartbreak earlier this summer, so I think it's going to go into a song. We'll see!

You all make my heart happy - talk soon and take care!

Cheers,

Cle'

Hey loves!!

How have you been? First, a special shout-out to all of the new subscribers!! Warm weather must rule bc so many of you just joined from Florida and California! International love still reigns, though - I see you, Canada and Australia and Brazil and the UK!! (And, literally, see you soon, UK! #Scotland) Big ups to the OGs in the Network who send constant love and support, and to you Subscribers, old and new, I cannot thank you enough.

So here's a question for you: Have you ever heard this song on TikTok? It's attached. It's a super-old tune that I wrote and recorded forever ago, but it's been popping up on TikTok this year, apparently. But where? If you hear it, or have heard it, please please please please drop me a line and let me know bc I want to hear it on TikTok too! And it's called "You So Sexy", because why not? You are!

Have the best day ever, OXO,

Cle'

Heeeeey!

How are you all? First, let me welcome so, so, so many subscribers since the last time we spoke: From the gorgeous High Peak in UK, to Calgary, to Poland, and Italy #rhymes And in the United States, so many states! Alabama, Arkansas, West Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Missouri, Tennessee! Welcome and thanks so much for joining in. To the amazing Network of all 260 of you - I know you did this. You are so sweet. And to the OG's who have been here for so long as well as all of you who have joined us along the way, I appreciate every single one of you!

So here's what's kept me so busy - literally, up at night - for the past few months. I love writing songs, and performing songs, but I also write plays and musicals. My newest play, "FOUR", is the story of a string quartet on the brink of a breakup. I was so fortunate to have a theatre in Los Angeles accept it for the Hollywood Fringe Festival this June. And guess what? It's also coming to Scotland, for Edinburgh Fringe! #MoreDetailsSoon

So here's what I need: I need to see every single one of you who can make it to Los Angeles, to come to Los Angeles and see the show in person, and meet me! "FOUR" runs from June 6 - June 24, and tickets are available, here - use the discount code "N1M10" so that I know you're coming:

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And while I'm not performing, I will definitely attend the first show, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - so find me immediately after the show so that we can connect in person! (If 10 or more of you come, I might even sing "Riverbank" a cappella :) !!)

Thank you for appreciating what I do, thank you for blasting Christmas carols in the middle of March (yeah, I saw that :) ), thank you for telling your friends and family and literally people you don't even know how much my songs mean to you. I see you and I feel you and I acknowledge your awesomeness. Hope to see you soon!

Hugs,

Cle'

Hey,

First, a big welcome to new subscribers, in New York City, New Jersey, Texas (San Antonio!!), and the gorgeous city of Savannah, Georgia. Internationally, Japan and England have really shown up! Love it. Definitely send me a message and tell me how you found me - I love hearing the stories, especially when a friend or family member referred you to my music. Truly, love it!

Speaking of love, BIG love to my Network. You support and inspire me to keep making music, and you tell me when I need to put out another song because it's just been a little too long!! (I promise, I'm working on one now!!)

And to my subscribers, old and new, my OG's and the ones who just met me and clicked "Subscribe" - my heart is filled with gratitude. Love that you have been taking this journey with me!

So, how did you spend your Valentine's Day? I ate two filled, heart-shaped donuts and a caramel chocolate :) I hope that you found a little bit of love, and that it carries through to the rest of February. We could all use a little more of it!!

Please stay safe and well, and loved,

Cle'

Hey,

Happy 2023!!! First, I want to thank the more than 25 subscribers who joined in the past 11 days, from New York, Minnesota, Canada, Italy, the UK, and so many other great places. I'm so glad to meet you - and to know all of you in the Network, and all of you lovely and loyal long-time subscribers. What an amazing way to kick off 2023!

So, yeah, 169,000 plays - and several songs which have recently hit the N1M Pop Top 10. One song, however, stays a little lower on the charts...but has been there for 35 weeks: "Gravity". I'm so glad that there are those of you who really like it! I needed to get it out of my system last year, so I took it into the studio in late March 2022. I didn't know what anyone would think about it, I just knew that it spoke to a part of me. So to those who have listened to, and continue to listen to it, Thank you!

A few of you have asked me for new music, and while I'm writing a lot, I have yet to start on a new song. Fragments and feelings, that's what I've got right now. But a new song is coming in 2023, I promise!! Wait for me...and stay wonderful!

Hugs,

Cle'

Hi,

First of all, a million thanks to all of you who have joined me on this journey in 2022 - new subscribers from all over the world, my amazing Network of talented and giving listeners and artists and producers, and all of you who have been here since 2020 and 2021. I see you and I hear you and your beautiful words inspire me every day!

So it has been 2 months since I reached out - 2022 was pretty challenging but we're almost through to 2023! Thanks for continuing to play my records and send sweet messages - it means so much! I had wanted to go back into the studio this autumn, but I kept losing my voice. Thankfully I found enough of a voice to put together my annual a cappella Christmas carol...so here it is!

"I'll Be Home for Christmas" is attached. I hope that you like it - my vocal cords hung in there for 2.5 minutes straight so I am grateful for them! Continue to share with friends and loved ones who might get a smile from hearing this version, and please stay happy, warm, as dry as possible (#snow) and safe. See you all in 2023!

Love,

Cle'

Hey,

How is your week going? Before I tell you mine, I want to say hi to all of the newest Subscribers, from across the United States - Virginia in the East, North Dakota in the West, and some amazing spots in-between - Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan, to name a few. Canada has been representing - repeat Subscribers from Quebec and British Columbia - I thank you for spreading the word about my songs!! And internationally, so many countries - I want to especially thank you in Australia, Brazil, and Japan for your continued support. If you joined my list and don't see your state or country here, let me know!! I'll drop a shout-out in the next newsletter.

Love to the Network for sharing my music and sending it to your colleagues and family and friends. And to everyone who has subscribed, I adore your loyalty - you share me on Facebook, you play my music at parties, and I am so grateful. (And I'm working on a song now, called (for now) "I Want to Believe"!).

So, this week, I'm traveling in California. I was supposed to take two meetings in LA but my calendar didn't line up - so I'm enjoying the sunshine instead! I've been working hard for a while to get things going, and it looks like things are finally starting to look up, way up. And, when I actually look up, it takes my eyes away from all of the distractions that surround me. So if you're there too, stop. Look up.

Love,

Cle'

Hey!

There you are!! FIrst, a big Hello to new subscribers worldwide, with a strong showing from the UK - Cardiff, Liverpool, London - Australia, and Canada #CommonwealthLove The USA is also so awesome: Austin, Boston, Denver, Miami, NYC, and so many folks from the Midwest! Minnesota, Wisconsin,and Garden City, Michigan! #loveit The Network grows stronger every day, and I love the messages which you send. And to those of you who are with me now *and* have been with me since April 2020 (and beyond), a big virtual hug. I appreciate you all.

I'm taking the next 10 days to write 2 new songs, and to focus on getting in shape. I really want to live-stream a concert in December or January, and that takes preparation (and push-ups - even a 30-minute set is no joke!). I just started using battle ropes and they are challenging and rewarding at the same time! Someone just told me, "Those exercises you like the least, do first." What? Fine. Challenge accepted. I'll do my best. And where Life is concerned, you got this, too!

Hugs,

Cle'

Hey,

First, a special shout-out to new global subscribers in Manchester, Toronto, South Australia (Victor Harbor whoo-hoo!), as well as those closer to home - Wisconsin, Missouri, in fact the entire Midwest US! Love to the Network, all 222 of you, I am so appreciative! And to all of you who have been here since April 2020, and who came over from other platforms (yes, MySpace, YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify, etc.), I adore you and your unwavering support.

So tonight I saw Sonic the Hedgehog 2. And I must have needed to - in it, Sonic turned to his yellow friend Tails and said, "Being weird isn't so bad!" And I felt that. It's OK to be unlike other people you know. It's OK to be unique, to feel deeply, and to hold your thoughts close because you think that no one else gets you. But we get you. And you're OK. And if you're not OK, in this moment, things are looking up! Because that's how Life is. I've written songs, all alone, in the middle of a broken heart, and you got me, right? Stay encouraged.

Hugs,

Cle'

Hey all,

We hit 1,000 subscribers!!!

First, a big welcome to new subscribers from all over the world - Brazil, Poland, Germany (I see you, Pockau!), Australia, Italy, and the UK. North America, keep sending your love from Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba, BC, Connecticut, Ohio, California, Maryland, and South Dakota (yay Brookings!). Love to the Network - I appreciate your messages of support and the tons of recommendations you've been sending out. And to all of the subscribers who have been here since Day 1, big hugs!

OK. So...here's "Gravity". It's a new song. With a rap. I always tell you the truth, so...I mixed up two Zodiac signs when I was rapping...and my sun's not in Pisces. But it sounds good in the lyrics so I kept it. Love me anyway!

I did recently have a birthday, though - and I made plans with someone, who ghosted me. I'm grateful for the broken heart, though - it means that I feel and breathe. And if my heart were never broken, then I couldn't write the songs which you hear now. So keep feeling and breathing - I'm right there with you.

Enjoy the new song!

Love,

Cle'