Graace
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name= Graace
| birth_name = Grace Pitts
| image = Graace 02 11 2019 -2 (40235194503).jpg
| caption = Graace in February 2019
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| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
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| birth_place = Sydney
| origin = Sydney, Australia
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| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter}}
| years_active = 2017–present
| label = Sony Music Australia
| associated_acts = Hayden James
| website =
}}
Grace Pitts, better known as Graace, is an Australian singer-songwriter from Sydney. She is best known for her vocals on Hayden James' platinum selling single "Numb".{{cite web|url=http://amnplify.com.au/hayden-james-returns-with-numb-ft-graace/ |title=HAYDEN JAMES Returns With New Single "Numb" Feat. GRAACE| publisher=Anmplify |date= 8 October 2017|access-date=21 January 2018}} It was released in October 2017.
Career
=2017–2018: ''Self Sabotage''=
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Graace first come to media attention co-writing and featuring on Hayden James' "Numb", which was released in October 2017. The song was certified platinum in Australia and showcased her vocals. In 2018 Graace joined Flight Facilities as a touring vocalist on their "The Return Flight" tour, playing shows across Australia, North America, Europe and New Zealand.
In May 2018, Graace released her debut solo single "Kissing Boys". In September 2018, it was announced that Graace had signed with Sony Music Australia and released "Last Night".{{cite web|url=https://www.sonymusic.com.au/news/graace-releases-new-single-last-night-and-announces-debut-ep-self-sabotage/|title= Graace Releases New Single 'Last Night' And Announces Debut EP "Self Sabotage"|publisher=Sony Music Australia|date=6 September 2018|access-date=6 August 2019}} Her debut extended play Self Sabotage was released in October 2018 followed by a third and final single from the EP "SOS" in November 2018.
=2019-2022: Self Preservation =
On 17 May 2019, Graace released "Have Fun at Your Party".{{cite web|url=http://www.bornmusiconline.com/podcast/party-pop-with-a-twist-on-graaces-go-have-fun-at-your-party/|title=Party Pop with a Twist on Graace's 'Go Have Fun at Your Party'|website=Born Music Online|date=16 May 2019|access-date=17 May 2019}} On 23 August 2019, Graace released "21st Century Love".{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/21st-century-love-single/1476378191|title=21st Century Love – Single|website=iTunes Store|access-date=24 August 2019}} On 13 December 2019, Graace released "Overthink".
On 1 October 2021, Graace released "Sentimental", a song Graace said serves as a "letter to my past self".
In November 2021, Graace released "Half Awake" and announced that her second EP, Self Preservation, would be released in February 2022. In an interview with Women in Pop, Graace said "[It is] literally the polar opposite to [debut EP] Self Sabotage. I think my growth in those three years was pretty immense emotionally. I love this EP so much because it's not just about heartbreak, I've finally been able to write about my father and things that are really, really personal."{{cite web|url=http://www.womeninpop.com/news-home/interview-graace-returns-with-new-single-half-awake-and-announces-second-ep-self-preservation|title=Interview|date=November 2021|access-date=20 November 2021|author=Tattersall, Jett}}
=2024: ''After Image''=
In March 2024, Graace released "Jealous Type", her first new music in two years.{{cite web|url=http://www.womeninpop.com/news-home/graace-returns-with-new-single-jealous-kind|title= GRAACE returns with new single 'Jealous Type'|website=Women in Pop|date=22 March 2024|access-date=24 March 2024}} In June 2024, Graace announced her third EP After Image. Graace said "Just as an afterimage is the lingering impression of an object seen after closing your eyes, Afterimage captures the essence of carrying past relationships into new experiences, incorporating the lessons, heartbreak, and love from those encounters".{{cite web|url=https://readdork.com/news/graace-releases-new-single-honey-ahead-of-upcoming-ep-afterimageand-here-is-the-slug-ive-created-for-you-based-on-that-copygraace-new-single-honey-ep-afterimage/|title=Graace releases new single "Honey" |website=Read Dork|date=12 July 2024|access-date=14 July 2024}} Poppy Reid from Rolling Stone Australia gave the album 3 out of 5 stars, saying "The Sydney artist's latest work proves girlhood can be witty, naive, bold and toxic all at once."{{cite web|url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/graace-afterimage-album-review-66025/l/stream-graace-afterimage/|title=Daring Production and Rueful Reflections on GRAACE's New EP |website=Rolling Stone Australia|date=23 August 2024|access-date=23 August 2024}}
Discography
=Extended plays=
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scope="col" | Title
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scope="row"| Self Sabotage
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scope="row"| Self Preservation
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scope="row"| After Image
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=Singles=
==As lead artist==
==As featured artist==
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|+List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications shown ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| AUS |
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scope="row"| "Numb" {{small|(Hayden James featuring Graace)}} | 2017 | 48 | ARIA: 3× Platinum{{cite certification|region=Australia|certyear=2024|type=single|date=March 2024|access-date=18 March 2024}} |
==Other appearances==
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scope="col" style="width:23em;"| Title
! scope="col" style="width:1em;"| Year ! scope="col" style="width:18em;"| Album |
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scope="row" | "Hold On, We're Going Home" (Xavier Dunn featuring Graace) | 2021 | Bimyou Two |
References
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External links
- {{Official website|graacemusic.com}}
Category:21st-century Australian musicians
Category:21st-century women musicians
Category:Australian electronic musicians
Category:Australian women pop singers
Category:Australian women in electronic music
Category:Musicians from Sydney