UK songwriter and recording artist Billy Holley is a composer whose music transforms survival into song and struggle into strength. His debut single “Rising” blends modern pop balladry with cinematic production at Grammy-level standards. Drawing comparisons to major artists such as Ed Sheeran, Dermot Kennedy, and Lewis Capaldi, Billy’s music captures universal themes of resilience and hope with a sound built for international charts.
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Billy Holley has released “Rising,” a sweeping, cinematic debut single engineered at Grammy-award-winning standards and designed to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the biggest names in contemporary pop. Officially launched on 9 September 2025, the track immediately entered the UK Top 40 (Pop #37) and reached #93 All-Genres, marking a stunning arrival for one of the UK’s most exciting new artists. With production inspired by Grammy-winning engineers and major-label workflows, “Rising” captures Billy Holley’s personal story while aiming for stadium-sized impact — transforming real-life survival into a world-class record built for international radio and streaming playlists.
“My goal was to create a debut that could live next to the biggest records in the world,” says Billy Holley. “I’ve studied major artists, Grammy winners, and the craft behind their hits — and ‘Rising’ is me stepping into that space with my own story.”
The single channels the emotional intensity of artists like Lewis Capaldi, Dermot Kennedy and Ed Sheeran, yet stands apart with a bold cinematic arc and major-label production designed for global impact.
