Gracie Abrams
Gracie Abrams has rapidly ascended from a talented young songwriter to a prominent voice in contemporary pop music, captivating audiences with her raw, introspective lyrics and intimate sound. Her journey from bedroom recordings to opening for global superstars like Taylor Swift showcases a remarkable blend of relatable vulnerability and undeniable artistry. Join us as we explore the meteoric rise of an artist who is quickly defining a generation. Gracie Abrams' music blends introspective lyrics with a signature indie-pop sound, resonating deeply with a growing global fanbase. Her rapid ascent involved key support slots on major tours and collaborations with industry giants, amplifying her reach and critical acclaim. Beyond her music, Abrams is a vocal advocate for social causes, demonstrating a commitment to using her platform for positive change.
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Gracie Abrams has rapidly ascended from a talented young songwriter to a prominent voice in contemporary pop music, captivating audiences with her raw, introspective lyrics and intimate sound. Her journey from bedroom recordings to opening for global superstars like Taylor Swift showcases a remarkable blend of relatable vulnerability and undeniable artistry. Join us as we explore the meteoric rise of an artist who is quickly defining a generation.
- Gracie Abrams' music blends introspective lyrics with a signature indie-pop sound, resonating deeply with a growing global fanbase.
- Her rapid ascent involved key support slots on major tours and collaborations with industry giants, amplifying her reach and critical acclaim.
- Beyond her music, Abrams is a vocal advocate for social causes, demonstrating a commitment to using her platform for positive change.
The Quiet Beginnings of a Songwriter
Born on September 7, 1999, in Los Angeles, Gracie Madigan Abrams grew up surrounded by a creative legacy, as the daughter of filmmaker J.J. Abrams and producer Katie McGrath. This environment nurtured an early passion for storytelling, but her path would diverge into the world of music.
From a tender age, Gracie was drawn to music, penning her first songs at just eight years old. After attending The Archer School for Girls, she initially enrolled at Barnard College to study international relations—a path she soon deferred to fully embrace her burgeoning musical career.
Breaking Through: Early EPs and Singles
Her official musical journey began in October 2019 when she signed with Interscope Records and released her debut single, 'Mean It.' This marked the first step into a career that would soon see her connecting with millions.
July 2020 saw the release of her debut extended play, 'Minor,' which quickly garnered attention for its heartfelt lyrics and intimate production, featuring collaborations with talents like Joel Little and Blake Slatkin. It was on this EP that the popular track 'I Miss You, I'm Sorry' first appeared.
Her momentum continued with the follow-up EP, 'This Is What It Feels Like,' released in November 2021. This collection further solidified her sound, featuring singles like 'Feels Like' and 'Rockland,' the latter co-created with Aaron Dessner of The National.
On the Road: Supporting Giants
As her own music found an audience, Gracie also embarked on her first headlining tours, including 'This Is What It Feels Like Tour' in 2022. But perhaps even more significantly, she joined Olivia Rodrigo as an opening act on the highly anticipated 'Sour Tour,' introducing her music to a massive new fanbase.
Debut Album and Grammy Nod
February 2023 was a landmark moment with the release of her debut album, 'Good Riddance.' This critically acclaimed project earned her a nomination for Best New Artist at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, a testament to her rapid rise and undeniable talent.
The same year, Gracie received an even bigger spotlight, performing as an opening act for select dates on Taylor Swift's monumental 'Eras Tour.' This invaluable experience exposed her to millions of Swifties, further cementing her status as a rising star.
2023 also saw Gracie make her debut on the US Billboard Hot 100 with a remix of Noah Kahan's 'Everywhere, Everything.' She was also recognized on the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list, highlighting her impact and influence in the industry.
The Secret of Success: Second Album Era
In June 2024, Gracie released her highly anticipated second studio album, 'The Secret of Us.' This album quickly soared to number two on the US Billboard 200, showcasing her continued growth and popularity. It spawned several successful singles, including 'Risk' and 'Close to You'.
A true highlight from 'The Secret of Us' was the track 'Us,' a collaboration with none other than Taylor Swift herself. This powerful duet was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, a significant achievement for both artists.
The album also featured the breakout single 'That's So True,' which achieved global success, topping charts in multiple countries and reaching the top five on the Billboard Global 200. Gracie's 'Secret of Us Tour' followed, delighting fans across the United States and beyond.
Musical Influences and Style
Gracie's artistry is a rich tapestry woven from diverse influences, citing icons like Taylor Swift, Joni Mitchell, and Elliott Smith, alongside contemporary artists like Lorde and Phoebe Bridgers. This eclectic taste contributes to her unique sound.
Her musical style is often described as a blend of pop, bedroom pop, folk-pop, and indie pop. Known for her diaristic songwriting and intimate vocal delivery, Gracie creates music that feels deeply personal, yet universally relatable.
Beyond Music: Activism and Endorsements
Gracie isn't afraid to use her platform for causes she believes in. She openly supports expressing personal views through music, stating she can't separate her art from her opinions, viewing it as a reflection of her way of thinking.
In 2022, following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Abrams joined over 160 artists in condemning the Supreme Court decision and released a limited-edition T-shirt with proceeds benefiting the National Network of Abortion Funds. She believes in amplifying the voices of experts in these moments.
More recently, Gracie joined Artists4Ceasefire, advocating for a ceasefire in the Gaza war and speaking out against the starvation of Palestinian children. She also endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election, performing at a rally in Wisconsin.
Her growing visibility has also led to partnerships with major brands. Abrams has been a face for Pandora's ME campaign, co-starred in Tumi's Built for the Journey campaign, and in 2024, became a brand ambassador for Chanel's Coco Crush jewelry collection, starring in a major global campaign.
A Future on Screen
Looking ahead, Gracie is set to expand her creative horizons into acting. In January 2026, it was announced that she will make her acting debut in the A24 film 'Please,' written and directed by Halina Reijn, marking an exciting new chapter in her career.
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Gracie Abrams
Gracie Madigan Abrams (; born September 7, 1999) is an American singer and songwriter. She signed with Interscope Records in 2019 and gained recognition after releasing her debut extended play, Minor (2020), and its follow-up, This Is What It Feels Like (2021), alongside various singles including "I Miss You, I'm Sorry". Abrams released her debut album, Good Riddance (2023), and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. She also performed as an opening act on Olivia Rodrigo's Sour Tour (2022) and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour (2023–2024).
In 2023, Abrams featured on a remix to Noah Kahan's "Everywhere, Everything", which marked her first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100. She was also featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list that year. Her second studio album, The Secret of Us (2024), debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 and was supported by the singles "Risk", "Close to You", "I Love You, I'm Sorry", and "That's So True"; the lattermost peaked at number four on the Billboard Global 200. Abrams collaborated with Taylor Swift on the album track "Us", which was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. In 2025, Abrams won the American Music Award for New Artist of the Year.
Early life
Gracie Abrams
Gracie Madigan Abrams was born on September 7, 1999, in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. She is the daughter of filmmaker J. J. Abrams and film and television producer Katie McGrath, and the granddaughter of producers Gerald W. Abrams and Carol Ann Abrams. Her paternal heritage is Ashkenazi Jewish, while her maternal background is Irish Catholic. Abrams has two brothers.
Abrams developed an interest in music from a young age and began writing songs at the age of eight. She attended The Archer School for Girls in West Los Angeles, and she graduated in 2018. Following her graduation, Abrams enrolled at Barnard College in New York City to study international relations, but she chose to take a break after her first year to pursue a career in music.
Career
2019–2023: EPs and Good Riddance
Abrams performing in Seattle in March 2022
In October 2019, Abrams released her debut single, "Mean It", under Interscope Records. In July 2020, Abrams released her debut extended play, Minor, which saw her collaborating with producers such as Joel Little and Blake Slatkin. The EP was supported by various singles, including "I Miss You, I'm Sorry". In March 2021, Abrams featured alongside Benny Blanco on "Unlearn". In May that year, she released the standalone single "Mess It Up". In October, Abrams announced her next EP, This Is What It Feels Like, which was released on November 12, 2021. The EP was preceded by the singles "Feels Like", and "Rockland"; with the latter created alongside Aaron Dessner. In support of the EP, she embarked on the This Is What It Feels Like Tour, which started on February 2, 2022, in Salt Lake City and concluded on May 31, 2022, in Stockholm. Along with her headlining tour, Abrams opened for Olivia Rodrigo as the supporting act for her Sour Tour. Abrams released "Difficult", the lead single to her then-upcoming debut album in October 2022.
On February 24, 2023, Abrams released her debut album Good Riddance. A deluxe edition was released in June of that year. Throughout 2023, Abrams performed as an opening act at selected shows of the US leg of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, and returned as Swift's opening act for more US and Canadian shows in late 2024, also performing at the second to last show of the Eras Tour in Vancouver. She also embarked on the Good Riddance Tour, her third headlining concert tour. On November 8, 2023, she released the song "Cedar", which was featured on the soundtrack of The Buccaneers. She was nominated for Best New Artist for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. Abrams was featured on a remix of the song "Everywhere, Everything" by Noah Kahan, which was released on December 1, 2023 and marked her first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 79. Late that year, Abrams featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
2024–present: The Secret of Us and Daughter from Hell
Abrams performing at FireAid in 2025
On April 29, 2024, Abrams announced her second album, The Secret of Us, which was released on June 21, 2024. The first single, titled "Risk", was released on May 1, 2024. To support the album, Abrams embarked on the Secret of Us Tour through the United States between September 5 and October 10, 2024. "Close to You" was released as the second single on June 7, 2024. The song was released after being previously teased seven years prior. Abrams released "I Love You, I'm Sorry" as the album's third single in October 2024, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard Global 200 chart.
"That's So True" was released as a single from the deluxe edition of The Secret of Us on November 6, 2024; it peaked atop the national charts of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The track reached number four on the Billboard Global 200 chart and number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Abrams collaborated with Taylor Swift on "Us", which was released as part of The Secret of Us, and was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Abrams continued The Secret of Us Tour in 2025, starting on February 8 in Madrid and scheduled to end on August 27 in Mexico City. In June and July 2025, Abrams performed two unreleased songs, titled "Out of Nowhere" and "Crazy Girl", during her sets at the Glastonbury Festival 2025 and BST Hyde Park 2025, respectively.
In January 2026, it was announced that Abrams will make her acting debut in the A24 film Please, written and directed by Halina Reijn. Abrams is being represented by the Creative Artists Agency.
Her third studio album, Daughter from Hell was released on July 17, 2026, with the lead single, "Hit the Wall", released on May 14. On May 28, Abrams announced The Look at My Life Tour in support of the album, scheduled from December 2026 to March 2027. The album's second single, "Look at My Life" was released on June 25.
Artistry and musical influences
Gracie Abrams
Abrams's musical style has been classified as pop, bedroom pop, folk-pop, indie pop, and indie folk. She has been described as having a soprano or mezzo-soprano vocal range, with Andrew Butcher of music is to blame describing her vocals as "breathy" and "fragile".
Abrams has cited Taylor Swift, Joni Mitchell, Lorde, and Phoebe Bridgers as her biggest songwriting inspirations and musical idols. She has praised Swift as an "athlete, brilliant businessperson, and a genius writer" and has called Bridgers the "writer of our generation". She has a tattoo of the word "river" inspired by Mitchell's song of the same name. Abrams has also been inspired by her contemporaries such as Olivia Rodrigo. She has joined both Swift and Rodrigo on tours. Other artists that have inspired her include Robyn, Simon & Garfunkel, Elvis Costello, Bon Iver, Elliott Smith, Kate Bush, Lana Del Rey, the 1975, James Blake, Metric, and the Killers.
Endorsements
Gracie Abrams
Abrams was selected to be one of the faces of Pandora's 2022 ME campaign. She co-starred in Tumi's Fall 2022 Built for the Journey campaign in the same year. In October 2024, she became a brand ambassador for Chanel's Coco Crush jewelry collection. In January 2026, Chanel announced Abrams as the new face of their Coco Crush fine jewelry collection, positioning her alongside global ambassadors like Blackpink's Jennie Kim in a major worldwide campaign that debuted at the Chateau Marmont.
Activism
Gracie Abrams
Abrams (right) performing at a Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin in October 2024
In a 2020 interview, Abrams supported expressing personal views through music, saying, "I can't separate my music from my opinions... it's a whole that reflects my way of thinking. You shouldn't be afraid to talk about what you believe in."
After a leaked draft opinion showed that the U.S. Supreme Court was planning to overturn abortion legality established in Roe v. Wade, Abrams was among 160 musical artists including Olivia Rodrigo, Clairo, Lorde, Billie Eilish, Megan Thee Stallion, Halsey, and Phoebe Bridgers that signed a full-page ad in The New York Times in May 2022 condemning the planned Supreme Court decision. In July 2022, Abrams released a limited-edition T-shirt whose complete sale proceeds would go to the National Network of Abortion Funds. Abrams said that while this is "only a small part in a massively anti-democratic effort that is underway in this country", she believes that she can "use [her] platform to amplify the experts in this moment".
In 2023, shortly after the beginning of the Gaza war, Abrams joined a number of artists in Artists4Ceasefire, demanding a ceasefire in the war. She has spoken out against the starvation of Palestinian children. In September 2025, Abrams reshared a post on Instagram that stated: "UN says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza."
Abrams endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election. She performed at a Harris rally in Madison, Wisconsin, on October 30, 2024.
On 22 December 2025, she released a charity single "Sold Out" exclusively via Bandcamp, with all proceeds benefiting Everytown for Gun Safety.
Personal life
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Abrams was in a relationship with songwriter and producer Blake Slatkin from 2017 to 2022. She has been in a relationship with Irish actor Paul Mescal since 2024.
Discography
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• Good Riddance (2023) • The Secret of Us (2024) • Daughter from Hell (2026)
Filmography
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<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role</th><th>Notes</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>TBD</td><td>Please †</td><td>TBA</td><td>Pre-production</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
Tours
Headlining
• I've Missed You, I'm Sorry Tour (2021) • This Is What It Feels Like Tour (2022) • Good Riddance Tour (2023–2024) • The Secret of Us Tour (2024–2025) • The Look at My Life Tour (2026–2027)
Opening act
• Olivia Rodrigo – Sour Tour (2022) • Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour (2023–2024)
Awards and nominations
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<table><thead><tr><th>Award</th><th>Year</th><th>Nominee(s) / Work(s)</th><th>Category</th><th>Result</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><th rowspan="2">American Music Awards</th><td rowspan="2">2025</td><td>Herself</td><td>New Artist of the Year</td><td>Won</td><td rowspan="2"></td></tr><tr><td>The Secret of Us</td><td>Album of the Year</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><th rowspan="1">ARIA Music Awards</th><td>2025</td><td rowspan="2">Herself</td><td>Best International Artist</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Billboard Women in Music</th><td>2025</td><td>Songwriter of the Year</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Brit Awards</th><td>2026</td><td>"That's So True"</td><td>Best International Song</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><th rowspan="2">Grammy Awards</th><td>2024</td><td>Herself</td><td>Best New Artist</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2025</td><td>"Us" (with Taylor Swift)</td><td>Best Pop Duo/Group Performance</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><th rowspan="4">iHeartRadio Music Awards</th><td>2024</td><td rowspan="3">Herself</td><td>Social Star Award</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="3">2025</td><td>Breakthrough Artist</td><td>Won</td><td rowspan="3"></td></tr><tr><td>Best New Pop Artist</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><td>"I Love You, I'm Sorry"</td><td>Best Lyrics</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><th rowspan="2">Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards</th><td rowspan="2">2025</td><td>"That's So True"</td><td>Favorite Viral Song</td><td>Nominated</td><td rowspan="2"></td></tr><tr><td>"Call Me When You Break Up"</td><td>Favorite Music Collaboration</td><td>Nominated</td></tr><tr><th rowspan="2">MTV Video Music Awards</th><td>2024</td><td>Herself</td><td>Best New Artist</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2025</td><td>"I Love You, I'm Sorry"</td><td>Song of the Year</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>NRJ Music Award</th><td rowspan="2">2025</td><td rowspan="2">Herself</td><td>International Breakthrough of the Year</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>Swiss Music Awards</th><td>Best International Breaking Act</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>