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In October 2019, Abrams released her debut single "Mean It" under [[Interscope Records]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.onestowatch.com/blog/gracie-abrams-mean-it-is-a-heartbreaking-debut|title=Gracie Abrams' "Mean It" Is a Heartbreaking Debut|website=Onestowatch.com|last=Kato|first=Precious|date=October 24, 2019|access-date=March 31, 2021}}</ref>
In October 2019, Abrams released her debut single "Mean It" under [[Interscope Records]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.onestowatch.com/blog/gracie-abrams-mean-it-is-a-heartbreaking-debut|title=Gracie Abrams' "Mean It" Is a Heartbreaking Debut|website=Onestowatch.com|last=Kato|first=Precious|date=October 24, 2019|access-date=March 31, 2021}}</ref>


On July 14 2020, Abrams released her debut EP ''Minor''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.coupdemainmagazine.com/gracie-abrams/16757|title=Gracie Abrams to release 'Minor' on July 14.|website=Coupdemainmagazine.com|last=Graves|first=Shahlin|date=July 1, 2020|access-date=March 31, 2021}}</ref>
On July 14 2020, Abrams released her debut EP ''Minor''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.coupdemainmagazine.com/gracie-abrams/16757|title=Gracie Abrams to release 'Minor' on July 14.|website=Coupdemainmagazine.com|last=Graves|first=Shahlin|date=July 1, 2020|access-date=March 31, 2021}}</ref> The EP was supported by several singles, including "I miss you, I'm sorry" and "Friend". Abrams promoted the release with performances on ''[[The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]]'' and ''[[Jimmy Kimmel Live!]]''.


On March 24 2021, Abrams released a new single with [[Benny Blanco]] titled, "Unlearn". The single is part of Blanco's album ''Friends Keep Secrets 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.coupdemainmagazine.com/gracie-abrams/16804|title=Gracie Abrams and Benny Blanco Unite For New Single 'Unlearn'|website=Udiscovermusic.com|last=Schube|first=Will|date=March 24, 2021|access-date=March 31, 2021}}</ref>
On March 24 2021, Abrams released a new single with [[Benny Blanco]] titled, "Unlearn". The single is part of Blanco's album ''Friends Keep Secrets 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.coupdemainmagazine.com/gracie-abrams/16804|title=Gracie Abrams and Benny Blanco Unite For New Single 'Unlearn'|website=Udiscovermusic.com|last=Schube|first=Will|date=March 24, 2021|access-date=March 31, 2021}}</ref>
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Abrams has cited [[Joni Mitchell]], [[Simon & Garfunkel]], [[Elvis Costello]], [[Bon Iver]], [[Elliott Smith]], [[Kate Bush]], [[The 1975]], [[James Blake (musician)|James Blake]], [[ Taylor Swift]], [[Lorde]], and [[Phoebe Bridgers]] as her musical influences.<ref name="losangelestimes">{{cite web|url=https://www.interscope.com/artists/gracie-abrams|title=Gracie Abrams|website=Interscope.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2021/02/kyle-meredith-with-gracie-abrams/|title=Gracie Abrams on Being Inspired by Lorde's Pure Heroine|website=Consequence of Sound|date=February 4, 2021|access-date=March 31, 2021}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-07-29/gracie-abrams-jj-abrams-phobe-bridgers-minor|title=Her famous dad's a fan. So is Phoebe Bridgers. But Gracie Abrams has a voice all her own|website=Los Angeles Times|last=Wood|first=Mikael|date=July 29, 2020|access-date=March 31, 2021}}</ref>
Abrams has cited [[Joni Mitchell]], [[Simon & Garfunkel]], [[Elvis Costello]], [[Bon Iver]], [[Elliott Smith]], [[Kate Bush]], [[The 1975]], [[James Blake (musician)|James Blake]], [[ Taylor Swift]], [[Lorde]], and [[Phoebe Bridgers]] as her musical influences.<ref name="losangelestimes">{{cite web|url=https://www.interscope.com/artists/gracie-abrams|title=Gracie Abrams|website=Interscope.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2021/02/kyle-meredith-with-gracie-abrams/|title=Gracie Abrams on Being Inspired by Lorde's Pure Heroine|website=Consequence of Sound|date=February 4, 2021|access-date=March 31, 2021}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-07-29/gracie-abrams-jj-abrams-phobe-bridgers-minor|title=Her famous dad's a fan. So is Phoebe Bridgers. But Gracie Abrams has a voice all her own|website=Los Angeles Times|last=Wood|first=Mikael|date=July 29, 2020|access-date=March 31, 2021}}</ref>


Bridgers, Lorde, [[Post Malone]], [[Billie Eilish]] and [[Olivia Rodrigo]] have each expressed their admiration for Abrams.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gq.com/story/live-from-gracie-abrams-bedroom|website=GQ|title=Live From Gracie Abrams's Bedroom|last=Bennett|first=Willa|date=October 13, 2020|access-date=March 31, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/gracie-abrams-music-interview-billie-eilish-lorde-jj-abrams|website=L'Officiel|title=Musician Gracie Abrams on Why Music Should be Opinionated|last=Lecoq|first=Noémie|date=September 12, 2020|access-date=March 31, 2021}}</ref>
Bridgers, Lorde, [[Post Malone]], [[Billie Eilish]] and [[Olivia Rodrigo]] have each expressed their admiration for Abrams,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gq.com/story/live-from-gracie-abrams-bedroom|website=GQ|title=Live From Gracie Abrams's Bedroom|last=Bennett|first=Willa|date=October 13, 2020|access-date=March 31, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/gracie-abrams-music-interview-billie-eilish-lorde-jj-abrams|website=L'Officiel|title=Musician Gracie Abrams on Why Music Should be Opinionated|last=Lecoq|first=Noémie|date=September 12, 2020|access-date=March 31, 2021}}</ref> with Rodrigo crediting ''Minor'' for inspiring her hit single "[[Drivers License (song)|Drivers License]]".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Darmon|first=Aynslee|date=2021-01-14|title=Olivia Rodrigo On The Massive Success Of 'Drivers License': 'I Can't Believe Any Of It'|url=https://etcanada.com/news/735039/olivia-rodrigo-on-the-massive-success-of-drivers-license-i-cant-believe-any-of-it/|access-date=2021-01-29|website=ET Canada|archive-date=January 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120003459/https://etcanada.com/news/735039/olivia-rodrigo-on-the-massive-success-of-drivers-license-i-cant-believe-any-of-it/|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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=== Singles ===
=== Singles ===


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Gracie Abrams
Birth nameGracie Madigan Abrams[1]
Born (1999-09-07) September 7, 1999 (age 24)
California
OriginLos Angeles
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)
Years active2019-present
LabelsInterscope

Gracie Madigan Abrams (born September 7, 1999) is an American singer-songwriter. Her father is American film director J. J. Abrams.[2] She released her debut EP Minor in July 2020.[3]

Early life

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Abrams is the daughter of J. J. Abrams, a film director, and Katie McGrath, a film and television producer.[4] She also has two younger brothers, August and Henry.[5] She became interested in music at a young age. She attended The Archer School for Girls.[6] She is studying international relations at Barnard College.[7]

Career

In October 2019, Abrams released her debut single "Mean It" under Interscope Records.[8]

On July 14 2020, Abrams released her debut EP Minor.[9] The EP was supported by several singles, including "I miss you, I'm sorry" and "Friend". Abrams promoted the release with performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

On March 24 2021, Abrams released a new single with Benny Blanco titled, "Unlearn". The single is part of Blanco's album Friends Keep Secrets 2.[10]

Artistry and reception

Abrams has cited Joni Mitchell, Simon & Garfunkel, Elvis Costello, Bon Iver, Elliott Smith, Kate Bush, The 1975, James Blake, Taylor Swift, Lorde, and Phoebe Bridgers as her musical influences.[11][12][6]

Bridgers, Lorde, Post Malone, Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo have each expressed their admiration for Abrams,[13][14] with Rodrigo crediting Minor for inspiring her hit single "Drivers License".[15]

Discography

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles[3]
year Title Album
2019 "Mean it " non-album single
"Stay"
2020 "21" "Minor"
"I miss u, I'm sorry"
"Long Sleeves"
"Under/ Over"
"tehe"
"minor"
"Friend"
2021 "Unlearn"

(with Benny Blanco)

"Friends Keep Secret 2"

Extended Plays

  • "Minor" (2020)

References

  1. ^ Abrams, Gracie Madigan. "ASCAP Ace Search". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  2. ^ "Gracie Abrams". Interscope Records. 2 July 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  3. ^ a b "genius".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ Sundberg, Emily (April 6, 2018). "Lorde-Approved Gracie Abrams Is Instagram's Favorite Songwriter". The Cut. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  5. ^ "IMDb".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ a b Wood, Mikael (July 29, 2020). "Her famous dad's a fan. So is Phoebe Bridgers. But Gracie Abrams has a voice all her own". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  7. ^ "Gracie Abrams | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  8. ^ Kato, Precious (October 24, 2019). "Gracie Abrams' "Mean It" Is a Heartbreaking Debut". Onestowatch.com. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  9. ^ Graves, Shahlin (July 1, 2020). "Gracie Abrams to release 'Minor' on July 14". Coupdemainmagazine.com. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  10. ^ Schube, Will (March 24, 2021). "Gracie Abrams and Benny Blanco Unite For New Single 'Unlearn'". Udiscovermusic.com. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  11. ^ "Gracie Abrams". Interscope.com.
  12. ^ "Gracie Abrams on Being Inspired by Lorde's Pure Heroine". Consequence of Sound. February 4, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  13. ^ Bennett, Willa (October 13, 2020). "Live From Gracie Abrams's Bedroom". GQ. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  14. ^ Lecoq, Noémie (September 12, 2020). "Musician Gracie Abrams on Why Music Should be Opinionated". L'Officiel. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  15. ^ Darmon, Aynslee (2021-01-14). "Olivia Rodrigo On The Massive Success Of 'Drivers License': 'I Can't Believe Any Of It'". ET Canada. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved 2021-01-29.