Grace Gaustad

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]

Grace Gaustad
Born (2001-11-28) November 28, 2001[1]
United States
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, producer
Websitegracegaustad.com

Welcome to Jupiter 1.0, their second EP, was released in 2021.[4]

Gaustad released their debut album, BLKBX: wht r u hding, in August 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 2022 album, PILLBX.[7][8]

Gaustad's 2022 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.

Grace identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns.[11][12][13][14]

Discography

Albums
  • BLKBX: wht r u hding (2021, self release)
  • PILLBX:whts ur fantasy? (2022)[8]

Singles and EPs
  • Walk (single, 2017)
  • Take Me to Church (single, 2018)
  • HUMAN (EP, 2019, Red Light Management)
  • No You to Me (single, 2021)
  • Freedom (single, 2021)
  • Welcome to Jupiter 1.0 (EP, 2021)
  • Out of Time (single, 2021)
  • PILLBX (single, 2022)
  • GAGA (single, 2022)

References
  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. 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.
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