Aug. 2003

Jul. 2002

Jan 2002

Dec. 2001

Mar. 2001

Jan. 2001

Sep. 2000

Sep. 1999

Aug. 1998

Oct. 1995

Emily's Bio

If you know music on the Internet, you know Emily Richards.  Emily, a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, is recognized as the most downloaded pop/rock independent artist on the Internet and “Queen of MP3.”  Fueled by her passionate and tragic life experiences, her songs are emotional and intelligent.  She continues to experience incredible success.  At MP3.com, Emily garnered twelve number one hits and received over 1.9 million unique downloads.  She has sold over 25,000 CDs on her own Indie label.  Emily’s album, “Can’t Take It With You,” was the top selling pop/rock album at MP3.com since its release in early July 2002.   Emily's latest album "Valhalla" was released in September 2003 and has received the most critical acclaim of her work so far.

Noted for her superior live performances, Emily was selected from 70,000 artists to headline the 50-city Club.MP3.com Summer 2000 Tour.  The tour was a tremendous success, selling out venues such as The House of Blues in Los Angeles, New Orleans, Las Vegas and Orlando.  Tragically, it was near the end of this tour that Emily's baby sister, Annie, was killed by a drunk driver. 

Since this tragedy, Emily has dedicated her music career to her sister's memory by founding the AWAKE Community, a nonprofit organization educating about ways to value and preserve life. Emily is also the director of the Teen Outreach Program for RADD (Recording Artists, Actors & Athletes Againt Drunk Driving), founded by Paul McCartney. Emily wrote and recorded the album, Folded Wings, as a tribute to her sister.  

Emily began studying piano at the age of five and started songwriting at eleven.  She is also an accomplished vocalist and dancer. 

While studying music and dance at the University of Utah, she suffered a serious back injury as a result of a car accident.  Due to the severity of her injuries, she was forced to change her major from music and went on to graduate in Accounting and became a CPA and manager for PriceWaterhouseCoopers.  After extensive rehabilitation, Emily anxiously returned to her true passion, music. 

Emily opened for Martina McBride in Salt Lake City, recorded her first album in Nashville and continues to perform and record in Los Angeles.  Emily's incredible song “To Love You” remains the #1 Love Song on MP3.com and has been downloaded over 700,000 times.  The smash MP3 #1 hit “Do You Remember,” written by Emily, was featured in the HBO movie “Red Letters” after being named the most downloaded pop song of 2000.  She has 7 CDs available for purchase: Valhalla, Can't Take It With You, There Is Love, Christmas Angel, Folded Wings, You Give, Emily (Instrumental).

With her music career dedicated to honoring her sister’s memory, Emily donates all proceeds from her album Folded Wings to RADD.  Additionally, she performs several shows each year wherein net proceeds are donated to charity in Annie’s name.  Emily does extensive public speaking in middle schools, colleges and corporations about making wise life choices, including education regarding drinking and driving.

Other Facts About Emily...

2 Million Downloads at MP3.com!
The most downloaded Indie Pop/Rock artist to date at MP3.com

Over 25,000 records sold!
Via Emily's own Indie label through CDBaby, Amazon & live shows

Highest Royalty Earner at MP3.com
The highest paid Indie Pop/Rock artist at MP3.com

Most downloaded love song on MP3.com–over 700,000 downloads!
To Love You (by Emily Richards)

Featured in USA Today Life article
April 2, 2002
Featured for notoriety as a top independent musician

Headlined 50-city Club MP3.com Summer Tour
May – August 2000
Headlined by Richards, selected from over 70,000 MP3.com artists

#1 Pop/Rock Song MP3.com
October 1999 – August 2001
Do You Remember (by Emily Richards)

Five #1 Albums on MP3.com
You Give, Folded Wings-A Tribute, Christmas Angel, There is Love, Can't Take it With You (all songs by Emily Richards)

Song in HBO Movie - “Red Letters”
Aired summer 2000, 2001, 2002
Do You Remember (by Emily Richards) / featured in closing credits

Played in Movie Theaters
"Meet Me" from Emily's new album, "Valhalla", was played in movie theaters throughout the world before the showing of the film "The Matrix Reloaded"

Opened for Martina McBride
May 1996
Olympic Torch Across America Tour