Marié Digby

Marié Christina Digby ( ; born April 16, 1983) is an American singer-songwriter best known for her acoustic cover version of Rihanna's "Umbrella", which was featured on the MTV show The Hills and peaked at #10 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.

Her debut album, Unfold, was released on April 8, 2008. Digby has since released several studio albums, EPs and singles, including one Japanese cover album.

Life and career 1983–2005: Early life Digby was born in Los Angeles, California and is of Irish and Japanese descent. She began writing songs during high school in Los Angeles, California. After her freshman year at the University of California, Berkeley, she won the 2004 Pantene Pro-Voice competition with her song "Miss Invisible". The grand prize for the concert included working with a professional producer on an album, $5,000 and performing on stage with other top performers. Digby subsequently signed with Disney's Hollywood Records.

2006–2010: Unfold, Second Home, and Breathing Underwater

In 2006, she completed her debut album, but its release was postponed. Digby's first official single, "Say It Again", was released to radio stations on January 18, 2008. Her debut album, Unfold, was released on April 8, 2008.

Digby released a Japan-exclusive collection of Japanese cover songs on March 4, 2009, titled Second Home. Digby's second English album, Breathing Underwater, was released across Asia in summer 2009 and in North America in September 2009.

2011–present: Your Love, Winter Fields, and Pop Covers

On September 16, 2011, she released the album Your Love. In 2012, Digby did an Asian tour for the album, including shows in Singapore and the Philippines. Her Singapore live show was held on October 18, 2012 at the Esplanade Concert Hall. In August 2012, she shared that she was preparing for her first independent album in 2013.

Digby released the song "Neon Rain" in February 2013, and also released duet singles including "Falling for You", a duet with JayR, and "The Keeper", a duet with Kina Grannis. Her fifth studio album Winter Fields was released on October 29, 2013. She also conducted regular live shows on the Stageit platform on a Pay What You Can ticketing basis.

In December 2015, Digby released the song "Jet Streams" as a free download on Bandcamp. She also independently released a remake of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas".

On February 9, 2018, Digby independently released the EP Wildfire. On June 22, 2018, Digby released the album Pop Covers. It includes ten covers of popular songs.

Charitable involvement In 2009, she sponsored a songwriting contest for Bronx teenagers through "The Generation Project", a non-profit organization that facilitates donor-designed charitable gifts to children in low-income areas. The winner of the contest—a special education student from the Bronx—received a new guitar with accessories.

Discography

Unfold (2008) Second Home (2009) Breathing Underwater (2009) Your Love (2011) Winter Fields (2013) Chimera (2014) Wildfire EP (2018) Pop Covers (2018)

Songs in other media Year Title Type Song2005 The Dive From Clausen's Pier Film "Where Do I Go?"2007 The Hills TV series episode: "You Know What You Did" "Umbrella" Holiday in Handcuffs Film music bed "Bring Me Love" Smallville TV series episode: "Wrath" & “Cure” "Spell" Smallville TV series episode: "Wrath" "Unfold" 2008 ER TV series episode: "The Chicago Way" "Say It Again" Gap TV ad: "Sound of Color" Campaign "Paint Me In Your Sunshine" Greek TV series episode: "Barely Legal" "Better Off Alone" 2011 Vanished With Beth Holloway TV series promo "Feel"

Awards and nominations Year Award Nominated work Category Result 2004 Pantene Pro-Voice Competition "Miss Invisible" Entrant 2009 Teen Music Internacional - Brazil Herself Best New Artist "Say It Again" Best Female Pop Vocal Performance