“A New Year Begins” is a modern choral-symphonic journey written and produced by Abigail Markley with assistance from my Great Friend Miami.
Recorded with orchestral richness and emotion, this collection celebrates courage, compassion, and the shared rebirth of humanity at the turning of the year.
From the whisper of a lone tenor to the power of a thousand voices, every movement glows with hope and unity — a musical sunrise over every country and beyond.

A New Year Begins (movement 1 “a new dawn is upon us”)

Abigail Markley is a genre-blending singer-songwriter whose raw, introspective lyrics explore identity, resilience, and the quiet strength of survival. A proud transgender artist and U.S. Navy veteran, Abigail brings a uniquely soulful voice to the indie-folk and alt-pop landscape. Her music speaks to those navigating the margins—with storytelling that is as vulnerable as it is defiant. Based in Ohio, she co-founded 🌈 Inclusive Rainbow Studios, an LGBTQIA+ affirming creative space built on truth, harmony, and heart.