Amy Studt

Amy Studt 2017

Amy Studt
Birth name	Amy Jane Studt
Born	March 22, 1986 London, England
Genres	Pop, rock
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, musician
Years active	2002–present
Labels	Polydor, 19 Recordings

Amy Jane Studt (born March 22, 1986) is an English singer, songwriter, and musician. She rose to fame in 2002 with her debut single "Just a Little Girl", which peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. Her debut album, False Smiles, was released in 2003 and was certified gold in the UK.

Early Life

Amy Studt was born in London, England, and grew up in Bournemouth. She comes from a musical family; her father is a violinist and conductor, and her mother is a pianist. Studt began writing songs at the age of six and learned to play multiple instruments, including the piano, guitar, and violin.

Career

2002–2004: False Smiles

In 2002, Studt signed with Polydor Records and released her debut single, "Just a Little Girl". The song received significant airplay and charted at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. Her follow-up single, "Misfit", became her most successful single, reaching number 6 on the UK chart.

Her debut album, False Smiles, was released in 2003 and included the hit singles "Under the Thumb" and "All I Wanna Do". The album was well-received and was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry.

2007–2009: My Paper Made Men

After a brief hiatus, Studt returned with her second album, My Paper Made Men, in 2008. The album showcased a darker, more mature sound and included the singles "Furniture" and "Chasing the Light". Despite positive reviews, the album did not achieve the same commercial success as her debut.

2017–present: Independent Releases

In recent years, Studt has released music independently. In 2017, she released the single "I Was Jesus in Your Veins", followed by the album Happiest Girl in the Universe in 2019. The album marked a return to her roots with a more stripped-back, acoustic sound.

Personal Life

Studt has been open about her struggles with mental health, including depression and anxiety. She has used her platform to advocate for mental health awareness and support.

Discography

• False Smiles (2003)
• My Paper Made Men (2008)
• Happiest Girl in the Universe (2019)

See Also

• List of British pop musicians
• List of singer-songwriters