Ammon and Liahona Olayan
Ammon and Liahona Olayan
Uplifting Soul Blended In Pop-Hop Fun. Describes the music and messages that resonate in words and sound, by the sister-brother team, 16-year old Ammon (pronounced A-Man) and his 15-year old sister Liahona (Lee-A-Hona) Olayan, on their debut, and appropriately titled album, LIFE IS GOOD. Their Hawaiian heritage may be rooted in culture, but their colorful R&B, pop, hip-soul style is a mashup of dynamic grooves spiced with a rhythmic flow blended with meaning that is certainly universal.
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Ammon & Liahona Olayan
Ammon and Liahona Olayan grew up in a joyful, busy household with seven younger siblings, raised by their Polynesian mother and father. In 2015 their parents left Utah and moved the family to Hawai‘i to reconnect with their heritage and simplify life. With only suitcases and a commitment to being together, they lived in a tent without electricity, learned to make do with what the land provided, and spent long days at the beach. The experience forged resilience, gratitude, and a deep creative spark.
Encouraged by his father to use time well, Ammon wrote his first song as a Mother’s Day gift titled “I’m So Glad You’re My Mommy.” Inspired by his example, twelve-year-old Liahona began writing melodies of her own as a tribute to their dad. The siblings soon discovered a natural chemistry for storytelling, harmony, and honest lyrics that reflected their family’s challenges and blessings.
Recognizing their potential, CSP Music Group provided structured artist development and professional mentoring under producer and CEO Christopher Starr. CSP guided vocal performance, songwriting, and studio craft, then produced and recorded the duo’s first body of original music to establish a polished sound while preserving authenticity. To present their artistry, CSP created a full-length professional video EPK that showcased their music, personality, and brand. This development became the foundation and launchpad for everything that followed.
In 2021 the siblings auditioned for American Idol with their original “Listen to My Heart.” Their chemistry and sincerity earned praise from the judges and introduced their sound to a national audience. Liahona advanced further into the competition, while both benefited from invaluable exposure that amplified the groundwork built with CSP.
Their debut era centers on gratitude, resilience, and the strength of family. Songs such as “Downfalls,” “A Little Bit Lonely,” and “To Get To You” explore growth, sibling bonds, and the tenderness of protecting the youngest in the family. Their style blends bright pop, R&B, and soulful singer-songwriter elements with an uplifting, inclusive spirit.
Ammon and Liahona continue to write, record, and perform with the same values that shaped their beginnings. They credit CSP Music Group for building the professional foundation that carried them from family songs in Hawai‘i to national stages. As they expand their catalog and audience, their guiding idea remains clear: no matter the challenges, life is good.