Hannah Grace
Hannah Grace | |
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| Birth name | Hannah Vivan-Byrne |
| Born | 4 June 1993 |
| Origin | Cardiff, Wales |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Never Fade Records |
Hannah Vivian-Byrne, known professionally as Hannah Grace (born 4 June 1993) is a Welsh singer-songwriter from Bridgend. [1] Hannah’s artist career began in 2013 after she joined Gabrielle Aplin on her 2013 English Rain album tour. [2]
Hannah, a former student at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama describes her sound as soul and jazz inspired and her powerful vocal performances are inspired by artists like: Aretha Franklin, Stevie Nicks & Eva Cassidy. [3]
Hannah Grace released her debut EP ‘Meant to Be Kind’ in July 2014 on Never Fade Records.[4] [5] 'Broke' taken from the EP was chosen as an iTunes 'Single of the Week'.
Hannah Grace is signed to Never Fade Records [6] and has supported artists like Hozier, Seal, Train, Lissie and Hudson Taylor on tours in the UK and Europe. [7] [8]
Hannah Grace released her second EP ‘Mustang’ in June 2016. The official video for the title track featured rising actor Ferdia Walsh-Peelo. [9]After the release of 'Mustang' Hannah Grace caught the attention of Dermot O'Leary who invited the singer to perform on his Radio 2 programme where she performed ‘Mustang’ and a cover of ‘Rather Go Blind’ by Etta James. [10] Hannah Grace has also performed on BBC Radio Wales programmes numerous times. [11]
In March 2017 Lady Gaga tweeted a video of Hannah Grace calling her a "superstar". In April 2017 Grace released her cover of the Fatboy Slim song 'Praise You' which was chosen as the soundtrack for Lloyds Bank nationwide TV & radio campaign. Hannah's version of the track has been used on numerous TV programmes including The X Factor (UK TV series) and has sold in excess of 60,000 copies in the UK. [12] [13] Hannah Grace is currently working on her debut album due for release in 2018. [14] [15]
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Meant To Be Kind |
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| Mustang |
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| Praise You |
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References
- ^ "Hannah Grace". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- ^ "Young Gabrielle Aplin already signing new talent to her own label". dailystar.co.uk. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
- ^ "Hannah Grace Profile Hall". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ^ "Meant To be Kind EP". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ^ "Introduction to Hannah Grace". scenewave.com. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- ^ "Never Fade Records". neverfaderecords.com. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- ^ "Profile Hannah Grace". caa.com. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ^ "Review: Seal at Colston Hall". bristolpost.co.uk. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
- ^ "Premiere: Hannah Grace - Mustang". clashmusic.com. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ^ "Saturday Sessions from Lisa Hannigan and Hannah Grace". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- ^ "Hannah Grace sings live for BBC Music Day". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ "Lloyds Bank New Advert Shows Lloyds Bank Is By Britains Side". lloydsbankinggroup.com. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
- ^ "Fatboy Slim 'Praise You' covered for Lloyds Bank". umusicpub.co.uk. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
- ^ "Hannah Grace reworks Fatboy Slim". celebmix.com. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
- ^ "Hannah Grace takes it to church with new Praise You Live Session". hiskind.com. Retrieved 18 August 2017.