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Hannah Grace
Birth nameHannah Vivian-Byrne
Born(1993-06-04)4 June 1993(age 31)
OriginCardiff,Wales
Genres
OccupationSinger
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
Years active2014–present
LabelsNever Fade
Websitehangracemusic.com

Hannah Vivian-Byrne,known professionally asHannah Grace(born 4 June 1993) is a Welsh singer-songwriter fromBridgendin South Wales.[1]

Her debut studio album,Remedy,was released on 20 November 2020.[2]

History

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Grace studied Jazz Vocals atRoyal Welsh College of Music & Dramafor 4 years and describes her sound as soul and jazz inspired. She is influenced by artists likeAretha Franklin,Stevie NicksandEva Cassidy,Joni Mitchell&Ella Fitzgerald.[3]While studying in Cardiff Grace was chosen to be part of theBBC WalesHorizons scheme that helps to support and guide new Welsh artists. During this time Grace played at various festivals, and recorded a live session atMaida Vale Studiosin London.

Grace was signed toNever Fade Records(Gabrielle Aplin) after she joinedGabrielle Aplinon her 2013English Rainalbum tour.[4]

Her debutEPMeant to Be Kindwas released in July 2014 onNever Fade Records.[5][6]"Broke", taken from the EP, was chosen as aniTunes'Single of the Week'. Grace co-wrote this EP with producer Luke Potashnick who she has continued to work with throughout her career.

Grace released her second EPMustangin June 2016. (also a collaboration with Potashnick). After the release of 'Mustang' Hannah Grace caught the attention ofDermot O'Learywho invited the singer to perform on his Radio 2 programme where she performed "Mustang" and a cover of "Rather Go Blind" by Etta James.[7]She has since done a live session onMichael Ball’s show onBBC Radio 2,and been invited back to Dermot's show withGabrielle Aplinto promote their collaborative Christmas EP 'December'.

Grace has supported artists likeHozier,Jess Glynne,Gabrielle Aplin,Orla Gartland,Seal,Train,LissieandHudson Tayloron shows and tours in the UK and Europe. Grace also gained a support slot forBarbra Streisand's Hyde Park summertime show in 2019..[8][9]

Grace's singles, Praise You, With You, Blue, & How True Is Your Love all made it to theBBC Radio 2playlist. Hannah Grace has also performed onBBC Radio Walesprogrammes numerous times, and had many of her singles playlisted at her home radio station.[10]

In March 2017Lady Gagatweeted a video of Grace calling her a "superstar". In April 2017 Grace released her cover of theFatboy Slimsong 'Praise You' which was chosen as the soundtrack forLloyds Banknationwide TV and radio campaign. Grace's version of the track has been used on numerous TV programmes includingThe X Factorand has sold in excess of 60,000 copies in the UK. It has more recently been used for theLancôme2020 global Christmas campaign featuringJulia Roberts&Amanda Seyfried[11][12][13][14]

Grace released her third EP 'The Bed You Made' in March 2019. This was co-written and produced with Martin Luke Brown, and also includes songs written with Laura White, Jessica Sharman and Gabrielle Aplin.

Grace released six new singles in 2020 and in June, announced her debut studio album,Remedy,which was released on 20 November 2020. The album was produced by a number of different acclaimed producers. The majority by production duo MyRiot (London Grammar,Rae Morris,Aurora). Long time collaborator Luke Potashnick (Gabrielle Aplin,Katie Melua), Ian Barter, (Paloma Faith,Amy Winehouse,Izzy Bizu) and Martin Luke Brown (Victoria Canal, Nick Wilson). The album currently has a combined 7 million streams.[2]

In 2020 Grace was chosen as one of the newVirgin Moneyemerging stars, a programme that supports and helps to develop up and coming artists.

Discography

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Albums

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List of studio albums
Title Details
Remedy

Extended plays

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List of extended plays
Title Details
Meant to Be Kind
  • Released: 28 July 2014
  • Label: Never Fade
  • Format: Digital download
Mustang
  • Released: 15 July 2016
  • Label: Never Fade
  • Format: Digital download
Praise You
  • Released: 15 July 2016
  • Label: Never Fade /BMG
  • Format: Digital download
December
(withGabrielle Aplin)
  • Released: 4 December 2018
  • Label: Never Fade
  • Format: Digital download
The Bed You Made
  • Released: 15 March 2019
  • Label: Never Fade
  • Format: Digital download

References

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  1. ^"Hannah Grace".BBC.Retrieved14 March2017.
  2. ^abc"Hannah Grace announces debut album 'Remedy'".mnprmagazine.com.26 June 2020.Retrieved5 August2020.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^"Hannah Grace Profile Hall".BBC.Retrieved29 November2016.
  4. ^"Never Fade Records".neverfaderecords.com.Retrieved13 January2017.
  5. ^"Meant To be Kind EP".iTunes Store.28 July 2014.Retrieved29 November2016.
  6. ^"Introduction to Hannah Grace".scenewave.com.Retrieved14 September2016.
  7. ^"Saturday Sessions from Lisa Hannigan and Hannah Grace".BBC.Retrieved14 September2016.
  8. ^"Profile Hannah Grace".caa.com.Retrieved29 November2016.
  9. ^"Review: Seal at Colston Hall".bristolpost.co.uk.Retrieved14 November2016.
  10. ^"Hannah Grace sings live for BBC Music Day".BBC.Retrieved13 February2018.
  11. ^"Lloyds Bank New Advert Shows Lloyds Bank Is By Britains Side".lloydsbankinggroup.com.Retrieved14 August2017.
  12. ^"Fatboy Slim 'Praise You' covered for Lloyds Bank".umusicpub.co.uk.Retrieved14 August2017.
  13. ^"Hannah Grace reworks Fatboy Slim".celebmix.com.14 May 2017.Retrieved18 August2017.
  14. ^"Hannah Grace takes it to church with new Praise You Live Session".hiskind.com.Retrieved18 August2017.
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