Mindy Gledhill (born March 7, 1981) is a singer-songwriter from

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who is best known for her songs "I Do Adore" and "Anchor". She is also known for her guest vocal work for DJ

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Background

Gledhill spent most of her youth in

. In her early teens, she lived in Spain. She studied music at

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. She now lives in

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with her husband. Her music has developed an online audience amongst

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and YouTube channels. In 2012, Gledhill was included in a list of "Utah Valley's 40 Under 40" in ''Utah Valley Business Quarterly'' (she was 31 at the time). In January 2014, she was the featured cover story in its sister publication, ''Utah Valley Magazine''. Gledhill released her debut album,''The Sum of All Grace'' in the beginning of 2004 on Lumen Records. However, she soon dropped her label in pursuit of a more

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sound, citing her desire to not be contained by a single musical category. All of her subsequent albums have been released through her own Blue Morph label. She is recognized for her albums ''Feather in the Wind'' (2007), ''Anchor'' (2010), and ''Pocketful of Poetry'' (2013). She has performed alongside artists including

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, Juno Award winner

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, and Meteor Choice Music Prize winner

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. In addition to performing solo, Mindy also appears with her brother-in-law, Dustin Gledhill, as Hive Riot.

''Anchor''

Gledhill's third album, ''Anchor'', was produced and engineered by Stuart Brawley (Emmy Rossum, Lenka, Jason Reeves). Studio musicians that played on the album include Jamie Wollam (Tears for Fears), Joe Corcoran (Michael Jackson, Dave Matthews Band), and Matt Mayhall (Lenka). ''Anchor'' was self-released in the United States and by FarGo Music in South Korea. The album featured several favorably received pop/folk rock tracks and led to Gledhill's invitation to the Durango Songwriters Expo 2011. On April 3, 2011 the single "Crazy Love" reached No. 1 on the Korean streaming service Bugs Music. The song also reached No. 7 on the South Korea ( GAON) music chart. Seven other tracks also charted on the S. Korean charts. Music videos for "Anchor" and "Whole Wide World" have both amassed more than 1 million views on YouTube. Gledhill performed at Monaco Film Festival 2009,

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2010.

''Winter Moon''

''Winter Moon'', a Christmas compilation album featuring two original tracks, was released on October 16, 2011. It was also produced and engineered by Stuart Brawley. The album pre-sold more than 4,500 hard copies through local outlets in the USA alone and was later released via a limited release in Japan. In support of the album, she toured the west coast supported at select dates by the Teton Chamber Orchestra. In December 2012, she toured Japan in support of the album's release there.

''Pocketful of Poetry''

Her fourth album, ''Pocketful of Poetry'', produced by

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in Nashville, was released on September 11, 2013. It features Nashville-based studio musicians including the Love Sponge Strings (

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) and Mindy's frequent guitarist, Joe Corcoran. The album was mixed by Justin Gerrish (

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) and mastered by

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''Rabbit Hole''

Gledhill's most recent album, released on January 25, 2019. The album was based on her leaving

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after researching the church's history.

Kaskade appearances

Gledhill is featured as a guest vocalist on Kaskade's song, "Eyes", the first single from his album '' Fire & Ice'' which hit No. 1 on Billboard Dance Airplay and No. 17 on ''Billboard'' 200. The album was nominated for a

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for Best Dance/Electronica Album. She also appears in the music video for "Eyes". She also provided guest vocals on three tracks on Kaskade's 2010 album ''

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'' including "Say It's Over", "Call Out" and "All That You Give". "Call Out" and "All That You Give" eventually were released as singles. The album reached No. 104 on ''Billboard'' 200 and No. 4 on Billboard Dance Airplay. It also earned Kaskade nominations for "Best American DJ", "Best Producer", and "Best Full Length DJ Mix" at the 2009

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's.

Television and film

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'') and films ('' Beau Jest'', '' Christmas Angel'', '' Scents and Sensibilities'', ''The Power of Two'', and ''

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Commercials

The non-album track "Bring Me Close" was used in a

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. Mindy also provided piano and vocal tracks for a

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commercial.

Discography

Albums

* ''The Sum of All Grace'' (2004, Lumen) * ''Feather in the Wind'' (2007, Blue Morph) * ''Anchor'' (2010, Blue Morph) * ''Winter Moon'' (2011, Blue Morph) * ''Pocketful of Poetry'' (2013, Blue Morph) * ''Rabbit Hole'' (2019, Blue Morph)

Singles

* "See The Good" (2011) * "California" 7" (2012, Production Dessinée) * "Bring Me Close" (2012) * "Pocketful of Poetry" 7" (2015, Production Dessinée) * "Despacito" (2017, digital self-release)

Other appearances

* various artists - ''Summer Fever'' (2005, Shadow Mountain) — song: "A Little More Like Thee" * Nashville Tribute Band - ''Joseph: A Nashville Tribute to the Prophet'' (2005, Highway) — song: "Emma" * Nashville Tribute Band - ''Trek: A Nashville Tribute to the Pioneers'' (2007, Highway) — songs: "Sleep", "One Who Understands" * various artists - ''Steady and Sure: Especially for Youth 2008'' (2008, Platinum Sounds) — song: "Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee" * various artists - ''Nearer: A New Collection Of Favorite Hymns'' (2009, Shadow Mountain) — song: "Be Still, My Soul" *

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) – featured in "Say It's Over", "Call Out", "All That You Give" * Kaskade - '' Fire & Ice'' (2011, Ultra) – featured in "Eyes"

Awards and nominations

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Pearl Awards

*New Recording Artist (2005) *Inspirational Album: ''The Sum of All Grace'' (2005) *Inspirational Recording: "Emma" from Nashville Tribute Band's ''Joseph: A Nashville Tribute to the Prophet'' (2006) *Singer-Songwriter or Folk Recorded Song: "Hard" from ''Feather in the Wind'' (2008)

Music videos

References

External links

Official websiteYouTube Channel
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