Throughout our lives we experience different emotions and hardships and we go through chapters that we are too afraid to talk about or simply can’t find the words for. Have you ever listened to an artist’s music and felt like their lyrics describe your life perfectly? And it feels as if someone finally understands every part of you so deeply and your feelings, thoughts and experiences finally feel validated? That’s how Gracie Abrams makes her fans feel and that is only a part of the impact the 24 -year-old musician has had.
There is only so much you really know about an artist through what you see and hear across the internet. But what truly holds the most value is the truth that comes from people whose lives were changed for the better, because she became a part of it. When her fans describe Gracie, they use words like genuine, comforting, charismatic, generous and humble, and rightfully so. Anyone can feel her positive aura and those who have become a part of her journey have found a home within her art and the safe place she has created by being her caring and kind self.
As an artist, you have the power to not only make people feel understood and less alone, but to unite fragile and vulnerable humans who just needed to feel safe and feel like they belong. To them, Gracie is that friend who’s always there, ready to give you a big warm hug that will heal your heart instantly. When you love her, you know she loves you too.
Gracie cares a lot about her fans and will go out of her way to make sure they feel loved and taken care of. At opening night of the Good Riddance Tour, she delivered coffee and donuts to the fans waiting in the freezing cold, while also FaceTiming her tour manager, so she could speak to them over the phone. If this doesn’t show you what an incredible and thoughtful human being she is, I don’t know what will. Her heart has such a big capacity to love and she cares about everyone around her deeply, no matter if she’s known you for years or just met you five minutes ago.
While the young pop princess is very compassionate, loving and authentic, she also has a great sense of humor. If you ever got the chance to attend one of her Q&As on tour or have seen videos of it on social media, you know what I’m talking about. She isn’t afraid to be herself and even though she comes across as very shy, she can be surprisingly loud when she wants to be. It’s a side of her that isn’t immediately apparent, but it adds a whole new layer to her personality. This duality is also reflected in her music.
You might find her songs incredibly calming when you listen in the comfort of your own room, but when you experience them live, it can be a whole different vibe. Take I miss you, I’m sorry, for instance. While it’s objectively a mellow track, hearing it live turned it into one of the most screamable songs for fans who experienced it. Gracie’s ability to balance these contrasting elements adds depth and excitement to both her persona and her music. She transforms her emotions into songs like no one else.
Her lyrics are relatable in different aspects of life and no matter what you’re going through, Gracie will have a song that fits perfectly. She writes from her own personal experience about things we all go through, being able to bring out our feelings, making each song feel like a tight hug. For a lot of fans, her music reaches a part of the soul that not a lot of artists can. And that is a true testament to the amazing artist and songwriter she is. Listening to her lyrics is like being told, “this is what’s wrong right now, and that’s okay”.
When asking her fans about why people should listen to Gracie’s music, they will tell you that it is a captivating blend of raw emotion and poignant storytelling and that her songs capture the nuances of human emotions and experiences, making them incredibly relatable. Her lyricism is captivating, addressing not only matters of love but also touching on universal themes like the loss of a close friend, the complexities of aging and the enduring essence of true friendship.
It’s as if Gracie has artfully crafted a musical space where vulnerability is not just acknowledged but embraced, creating an oddly soothing experience out of the rawness of shared emotions. But it’s not just her delicate and authentic way of storytelling that draws people to her. To some of her fans, it feels like their life is glued together by the lyrics she writes and it has brought them the peace they have been searching for. There is something about her voice and calm vibe that just clicks with you.
When you can find your own truth through someone else’s experiences and storytelling, that’s when you really start to resonate with them. You will only meet a certain amount of individuals in your lifetime who just get you in a way that no one else ever can. Make sure you let them know about their impact on your life and the person you’ve become.
So who is Gracie Abrams to those whose perspective matters the most? She is a very talented, inspiring and captivating young woman who – no matter how much she grows in her career – will continue to be humble and attentive with her fans, making them feel seen, loved and at home.
Her music has moved anyone who needed to be rescued out of a place of discomfort and has healed the broken hearts of those who love and cherish her the most. Imagine her impact like putting a bow around a fragile heart to keep it together in the most comforting way.
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