Grace Gaustad

Grace Gaustad
Born (2001-11-28) November 28, 2001 (age 22)[1]
United States
Genrespop
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter, Producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Years active2018-present
LabelsGrace Gaustad (Independent)
Websitegracegaustad.com

Grace Gaustad is an American singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. Gaustad rose to prominence in 2018 when they launched a YouTube channel with their performance of Hozier's "Take Me to Church" which received more than 25 million views.[2][3]

Career[edit]

Welcome to Jupiter 1.0, their first EP, was released in 2021.[4] Gaustad released their debut album, BLKBX: wht r u hding?, in September 2021. The album features connections with Gaustad's charity, the BLKBX Project and addresses Grace's experiences with bullying and growing up as part of the LGBTQ+ community.[5][6]

"93 Days", one of BLKBX's singles, featured actor Mariska Hargitay in its music video, as did "Disappear" and "The Cloud" off their 2023 album, PILLBX.[7][8]

Gaustad's song Hero was included in Netflix's Rescued by Ruby.[9]

In June 2022, Gaustad began releasing songs off their second album, "PILLBX: whts ur fantasy?". The November 2022 single "Like a Person," released early following the Colorado Springs nightclub shooting, is about Gaustad's experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.[10] The music video features trans activist and influencer Dylan Mulvaney. The album was released on June 3rd, 2023. In January 2024 they released a song Over and Over from their upcoming second EP Welcome to Jupiter 2.0. The second single Ragdoll was released on March 1st. The third single I Could Be Anything was released on April 5th.

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

  • Human (2019)
  • BLKBX: wht r u hding? (2021)
  • PILLBX: whts ur fantasy? (2023)[8]

EPs[edit]

  • Welcome to Jupiter 1.0 (2021)
  • Welcome to Jupiter 2.0 (2024)

Personal life[edit]

Grace identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns.[11][12][13][14] Their mother is Cristina Carlino of cosmetics brand philosophy.[15]

References[edit]

  1. ^ @gracegaustad (November 27, 2020). "I turn 19 tomorrow and I'm FREAKING OUT" – via Instagram.
  2. ^ Vitagliano, Joe. "Grace Gaustad Honors Her Family And Tells Her Story On New EP, 'Welcome To Jupiter 1.0'". American Songwriter. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  3. ^ Valentine, Claire. "Rising Songwriter Grace Gaustad Premieres "Out Of Time" Video (Exclusive)". NYLON. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  4. ^ Gokhman, Roman. "PREMIERE: Grace Gaustad misses her childhood on "Freedom"". RIFF Magazine. No. March 25, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  5. ^ Gilchrist, Tracey (June 10, 2021). "Singer Grace Gaustad Takes on Queer Identity, Bullying in New Video". The Advocate. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  6. ^ Mauch, Ally (July 16, 2021). "Mariska Hargitay on How Starring in Grace Gaustad's Music Video Fits 'Seamlessly' with Her Other Work". People. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  7. ^ DiLaura, Cassie (August 20, 2021). "Rising Pop Artist Grace Gaustad Talks New Music and Friendship With Mentor Mariska Hargitay (Exclusive)". ET. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  8. ^ a b Calvario, Liz (June 3, 2022). "Mariska Hargitay makes cameo in Grace Gaustad's out-of-this-world 'PILLBX' trailer". TODAY. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  9. ^ "Grace Gaustad Talks 'Hero' Being Featured In Netflix's "Rescued by Ruby"". March 25, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  10. ^ @gracegaustad (November 27, 2020). "Originally this song wasn't supposed to come out until April of next year, but in light of all of the homeless LGBTQ+ youth this year and the terrible tragedy in Colorado, I felt like I needed to put it out..." – via Instagram.
  11. ^ "Grace Gaustad on Showcasing Nonbinary Identity Through Music | AdvocateChannel.com". advocatechannel.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  12. ^ Rogers, Mandy (January 25, 2023). "EMERGING ARTIST: Grace Gaustad". EQ Music Blog. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  13. ^ "Grace Gaustad on Song 'Like a Person' and Queer Mental Health | AdvocateChannel.com". advocatechannel.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  14. ^ Gaustad, Grace. "Grace Gaustad (they/them/theirs) (@GraceGaustad1)". Twitter. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  15. ^ https://bakeupbeauty.com/pages/introducing-bakeup-reimagining-beauty-in-the-multiverse

External links[edit]

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