Hannah Grace

Hannah Vivian-Byrne, known professionally as Hannah Grace (born 4 June 1993) is a Welsh singer-songwriter from Bridgend.[1] Grace's career began in 2013 after she joined Gabrielle Aplin on her 2013 English Rain album tour.[2]

Hannah Grace
Birth nameHannah Vivan-Byrne
Born (1993-06-04) 4 June 1993
OriginCardiff, Wales
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals, piano
Years active2014–present
LabelsNever Fade
WebsiteI Am Hannah Grace.com

Her debut studio album, Remedy, was released on 4 September 2020.[3]

History

Byrne was a former student at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and describes her sound as soul and jazz inspired, with her vocal performances are inspired by artists like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Nicks and Eva Cassidy.[4]

Grace released her debut EP Meant to Be Kind in July 2014 on Never Fade Records.[5][6] "Broke", taken from the EP, was chosen as an iTunes 'Single of the Week'.

Grace is signed to Never Fade Records,[7] and has supported artists like Hozier, Seal, Train, Lissie and Hudson Taylor on tours in the UK and Europe.[8][9]

Grace released her second EP Mustang in June 2016. The official video for the title track featured actor Ferdia Walsh-Peelo.[10] 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.[11] Hannah Grace has also performed on BBC Radio Wales programmes numerous times.[12]

In March 2017 Lady Gaga tweeted a video of 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 and radio campaign. Grace's version of the track has been used on numerous TV programmes including The X Factor and has sold in excess of 60,000 copies in the UK.[13][14][15][16]

Grace released six new singles in 2020 and in June, announced her debut studio album, Remedy, which was released on 4 September 2020.[3]

Discography

Albums
List of studio albums
Title Details
Remedy

Extended plays
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
(with Gabrielle Aplin)
  • Released: 4 December 2018
  • Label: Never Fade
  • Format: Digital download

References
  1. "Hannah Grace". BBC. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  2. "Young Gabrielle Aplin already signing new talent to her own label". Daily Star. United Kingdom. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
  3. "Hannah Grace announces debut album 'Remedy'". mnprmagazine.com. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  4. "Hannah Grace Profile Hall". BBC. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  5. "Meant To be Kind EP". iTunes Store. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  6. "Introduction to Hannah Grace". scenewave.com. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  7. "Never Fade Records". neverfaderecords.com. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  8. "Profile Hannah Grace". caa.com. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  9. "Review: Seal at Colston Hall". bristolpost.co.uk. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
  10. "Premiere: Hannah Grace – Mustang". Clash. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  11. "Saturday Sessions from Lisa Hannigan and Hannah Grace". BBC. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  12. "Hannah Grace sings live for BBC Music Day". BBC. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  13. "Lloyds Bank New Advert Shows Lloyds Bank Is By Britains Side". lloydsbankinggroup.com. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
  14. "Fatboy Slim 'Praise You' covered for Lloyds Bank". umusicpub.co.uk. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
  15. "Hannah Grace reworks Fatboy Slim". celebmix.com. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  16. "Hannah Grace takes it to church with new Praise You Live Session". hiskind.com. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
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