# Amy Sky

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Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, theatre actress, and television host

Amy Sky Born (1960-09-24) 24 September 1960 (age 65) Toronto, Ontario, Canada Genres Pop, country Occupations Singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, Instruments Guitar, piano, recorder, cello vocals Years active 1989–present Labels Iron, Café Website www.amysky.com

Musical artist

**Amy Sky** (born 24 September 1960) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, theatre actress, and television host. Sky started classical music lessons at the age of five, and plays piano, guitar, cello and recorder. She has a degree from the [University of Toronto](/source/University_of_Toronto) in music theory and composition. In 1983, 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. As a writer she has penned songs for many artists including Diana Ross, [Anne Murray](/source/Anne_Murray), [Olivia Newton-John](/source/Olivia_Newton-John), [Reba McEntire](/source/Reba_McEntire), Belinda Carlisle, Aaron Neville, Heart, Cyndi Lauper, [Mark Masri](/source/Mark_Masri), Roch Voisine, and Sheena Easton.

## Biography

### Music career

In 1992, Sky's song "We Can't Look Back" was featured in the final moments and over the credits of the *Degrassi* TV movie *[School's Out](/source/School's_Out_(1992_film))*.[1] The song was co-written by [Eddie Schwartz](/source/Eddie_Schwartz), famous for writing "[Hit Me with Your Best Shot](/source/Hit_Me_with_Your_Best_Shot)" and other Top 40 hits.[2]

In 1996, Amy Sky released her 2nd breakthrough album *Cool Rain* (her first, 1989's *A Breath of Fresh Air* was shelved and finally released around 2010) and starred in a Toronto production of the musical *[Blood Brothers](/source/Blood_Brothers_(musical))* with [David Cassidy](/source/David_Cassidy) and [Michael Burgess](/source/Michael_Burgess_(singer)).[3][4] After being nominated for two [Juno Awards](/source/Juno_Award), including best songwriter and best new artist, she released *Burnt by the Sun* in 1998, which also earned a nomination for best songwriter.[3][4] The string of radio hits these albums produced garnered her three [SOCAN](/source/Society_of_Composers%2C_Authors_and_Music_Publishers_of_Canada) awards.[4][5] 2001 saw the release of *Phenomenal Woman*, which was followed in 2003 by Sky's fourth album, *With This Kiss*, a romance collection.[4][5] In 2007, EMI released *Life Lessons: The Best of Amy Sky*. In 2008, Sky released a holiday album, *The Lights of December*. Between 2005 and 2012, she focused on her songwriting and producing for other artists.[4]

Sky has collaborated with [Olivia Newton-John](/source/Olivia_Newton-John) several times, writing and producing songs for Newton-John's albums *[The Rumour](/source/The_Rumour_(album))* (1988), *[Stronger Than Before](/source/Stronger_Than_Before)* (2005), *[Grace and Gratitude](/source/Grace_and_Gratitude)* (2006) and *[Christmas Wish](/source/Christmas_Wish_(Olivia_Newton-John_album))* (2007).[4][5] In 2008, Sky executive produced the fund raising album *[A Celebration in Song](/source/A_Celebration_in_Song): Olivia Newton-John and Friends* that accompanied Newton-John's Great Walk to Beijing.[4] In April, Sky joined Newton-John and dozens of international musicians, actors, athletes and cancer survivors to walk the [Great Wall of China](/source/Great_Wall_of_China) to raise money for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in [Melbourne](/source/Melbourne).[6] In 2009, Green Hill Records released *Grace and Gratitude Renewed*, which included two new songs. In 2012, Sky made her return to her solo records with the release of *Alive & Awake*. As a companion to the album, there was a website and monthly newsletter dedicated to sharing information about mental health self care.[7]

Sky has been nominated for East and West Coast Music Awards, the [Canadian Independent Music Awards](/source/Canadian_Independent_Music_Awards), and the International Songwriter's Award, and in 2007 won the Canadian Smooth Jazz Award for Best Composition.[4][5] She is the first recipient ever of the [CRIA](/source/Music_Canada) Applause award, recognizing her work on behalf of artist rights. Sky speaks about and advocates for mental health issues.[7]

### Other work

In 2006, Sky was honoured for her work as a spokesperson in this area, with the [CAMH](/source/Centre_for_Addiction_and_Mental_Health) Courage to Come Back award, and the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario Hero Inspiration Award.[8] She continues to advocate for "mental hygiene", and in 2008 was featured on the covers of two magazines, *Canadian Health and Lifestyle* and the debut issue of *Anchor*, speaking about this topic.[7]

Sky has hosted three seasons of parenting shows on [Rogers TV](/source/Rogers_TV), currently *Enfagrow: The Toddler Years with Amy Sky*.[4][5]

Sky has lent her support to many charitable causes, including the Parkinson's Foundation, [Princess Margaret Hospital](/source/Princess_Margaret_Cancer_Centre), National Ovarian Cancer Association, [The Hospital for Sick Children](/source/The_Hospital_for_Sick_Children%2C_Toronto), [Easter Seals](/source/Easter_Seals_(Canada)), [Variety](/source/Variety%2C_the_Children's_Charity), MADD ([Mothers Against Drunk Driving](/source/Mothers_Against_Drunk_Driving)), Mood Disorders of Ontario, [United Way](/source/United_Way_of_Canada), Wellspring, [Gilda's Club](/source/Gilda's_Club), [Casey House](/source/Casey_House_(Toronto%2C_Ontario)), [Covenant House](/source/Covenant_House), Ontario Child Abuse Prevention and Zareinu.[4][6]

### Personal life

Sky currently resides in Toronto, Ontario. She is married to musician [Marc Jordan](/source/Marc_Jordan) and they have two children together, a son, Ezra and a daughter, Zoe. Both Ezra and Zoe are musicians and performers as well; Ezra performs music under the name Ezra Jordan,[9] and Zoe performs as Zoe Sky Jordan.

Sky is a member of the Canadian charity Artists Against Racism [10]

## Discography

### Albums

Year Album 1989 A Breath of Fresh Air 1996 Cool Rain[11] 1998 Burnt by the Sun[11] 2001 Phenomenal Woman[11] 2003 With This Kiss[11] 2006 Life Lessons: The Best of Amy Sky[11] 2008 The Lights of December[11] 2012 Alive & Awake[11] 2016 Liv On (with Olivia Newton-John and Beth Nielsen Chapman)

### Singles

Year Title Chart positions Album CAN AC CAN CAN Country 1996 "Don't Leave Me Alone"[11] 7 63 Cool Rain "I Will Take Care of You"[11] 4 57 51 1997 "'Til You Love Somebody"[11] 4 56 22 "If My Heart Had Wings"[11] 8 1998 "Love, Pain and the Whole Damn Thing"[11] 6 23 58 Burnt by the Sun "Waterfall"[11] 27 1999 "Heaven (Opened Up Its Doors)"[11] 20 "Ordinary Miracles"[11] 39 2000 "Phenomenal Woman"[11] Phenomenal Woman 2001 "I Believe in Us"[11] 2003 "Everything Love Is" (with Marc Jordan)[11] With This Kiss 2005 "Let It Shine"[11] Single only 2013 "On a Day Like Today"[11] Alive & Awake

### Guest singles

Year Title Artist Chart positions Album CAN AC CAN 1993 "'Til the Last Teardrop Falls"[11] Exchange (with Marc Jordan) 13 44 Exchange 1997 "All I Have"[11] Michael Burgess 38 A Place in the Sun 1998 "Two Story House"[11] Bruce Guthro 45 Of Your Son

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["YouTube - Degrassi: School's Out (1992)"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxzJ20sOIrI). YouTube - Degrassi: School's Out (1992)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Marc Jordan & Amy Sky: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1043 #KOTJ"](https://www.torontomike.com/2022/05/marc-jordan-amy-sky/). Toronto Mike'd Podcast. 2 May 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-allmusic_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-allmusic_3-1) ["Amy Sky Biography"](http://www.allmusic.com/artist/amy-sky-mn0000028115/biography). All Music.

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1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-canada_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-canada_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-canada_5-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-canada_5-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-canada_5-4) Durrell Bowman (15 October 2009). ["Amy Sky"](http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/amy-sky-emc/). Historica Canada. Amy Sky studied piano from age four, and later studied music theory and composition at the University of Toronto.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-look_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-look_6-1) ["Amy Sky, Charity Work, Events and Causes"](https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/amy-sky). Look to the Stars.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-lavin_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-lavin_7-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-lavin_7-2) ["Amy Sky, Singer-Songwriter, Mental Health Advocate"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141020190115/http://www.thelavinagency.com/speaker-amy-sky.html). Lavin Agency. Archived from [the original](http://www.thelavinagency.com/speaker-amy-sky.html) on 20 October 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-samaritan_8-0)** Karen Bliss (24 April 2013). ["Singer Amy Sky Creates Forum For Mental Health, Self Care"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141020190555/http://www.samaritanmag.com/1544/singer-amy-sky-creates-forum-mental-health-self-care). Samaritan Magazine. Archived from [the original](http://www.samaritanmag.com/1544/singer-amy-sky-creates-forum-mental-health-self-care) on 20 October 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Singer-songwriter Ezra Jordan aims to follow in successful parents' footsteps"](http://www.cjnews.com/culture/singer-songwriter-ezra-jordan-aims-follow-successful-parents-footsteps). 18 January 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Artists - Artists Against Racism"](http://artistsagainstracism.org/artists/).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-6) [***h***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-7) [***i***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-8) [***j***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-9) [***k***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-10) [***l***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-11) [***m***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-12) [***n***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-13) [***o***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-14) [***p***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-15) [***q***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-16) [***r***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-17) [***s***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-18) [***t***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-19) [***u***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-20) [***v***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-21) [***w***](#cite_ref-discogs_11-22) ["Amy Sky Discography"](http://www.discogs.com/artist/421957-Amy-Sky?type=Credits). Discogs.

## External links

- [Amy Sky](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1012202/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

- [Official site](http://www.amysky.com)

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