Hannah Grace

Hannah Grace
Birth name Hannah Vivan-Byrne
Born (1993-06-04) 4 June 1993
Origin Cardiff, Wales
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instruments Vocals, piano
Years active 2014–present
Labels Never Fade Records
Associated acts Gabrielle Aplin Hudson Taylor Hozier

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
Meant To Be Kind
Mustang
  • Released: 15 July 2016
  • Label: Never Fade Records
  • Format: Digital download
Praise You
  • Released: 15 July 2016
  • Label: Never Fade Records / BMG
  • Format: Digital download

References

  1. "Hannah Grace". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  2. "Young Gabrielle Aplin already signing new talent to her own label". dailystar.co.uk. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
  3. "Hannah Grace Profile Hall". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  4. "Meant To be Kind EP". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  5. "Introduction to Hannah Grace". scenewave.com. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  6. "Never Fade Records". neverfaderecords.com. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  7. "Profile Hannah Grace". caa.com. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  8. "Review: Seal at Colston Hall". bristolpost.co.uk. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
  9. "Premiere: Hannah Grace - Mustang". clashmusic.com. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  10. "Saturday Sessions from Lisa Hannigan and Hannah Grace". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  11. "Hannah Grace sings live for BBC Music Day". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  12. "Lloyds Bank New Advert Shows Lloyds Bank Is By Britains Side". lloydsbankinggroup.com. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
  13. "Fatboy Slim 'Praise You' covered for Lloyds Bank". umusicpub.co.uk. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
  14. "Hannah Grace reworks Fatboy Slim". celebmix.com. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  15. "Hannah Grace takes it to church with new Praise You Live Session". hiskind.com. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
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