1. Amy Sky has a degree from the University of Toronto in music theory and composition.
12 Facts About Amy Sky
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In 1983, Amy Sky was signed as a staff songwriter to MCA Music Nashville, and subsequently to Warner-Chappell Music in Los Angeles, EMI Music Los Angeles, and Warner-Chappell Music Germany.
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In 1996, Amy Sky released her 2nd breakthrough album Cool Rain and starred in a Toronto production of the musical Blood Brothers with David Cassidy and Michael Burgess.
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In 2008, Amy Sky released a holiday album, The Lights of December.
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Amy Sky has collaborated with Olivia Newton-John several times, writing and producing songs for Newton-John's albums The Rumour, Stronger Than Before, Grace and Gratitude and Christmas Wish.
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In 2008, Amy Sky executive produced the fund raising album A Celebration in Song: Olivia Newton-John and Friends that accompanied Newton-John's Great Walk to Beijing.
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Amy Sky has been nominated for East and West Coast Music Awards, the Canadian Independent Music Awards, and the International Songwriter's Award, and in 2007 won the Canadian Smooth Jazz Award for Best Composition.
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Amy Sky is the first recipient ever of the CRIA Applause award, recognizing her work on behalf of artist rights.
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In 2006, Amy Sky was honoured for her work as a spokesperson in this area, with the CAMH Courage to Come Back award, and the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario Hero Inspiration Award.
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Amy Sky has lent her support to many charitable causes, including the Parkinson's Foundation, Princess Margaret Hospital, National Ovarian Cancer Association, The Hospital for Sick Children, Easter Seals, Variety, MADD, Mood Disorders of Ontario, United Way, Wellspring, Gilda's Club, Casey House, Covenant House, Ontario Child Abuse Prevention and Zareinu.
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Amy Sky is married to musician Marc Jordan and they have two children together, a son, Ezra and a daughter, Zoe.
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Amy Sky is a member of the Canadian charity Artists Against Racism.