Gracey (singer)
Gracey | |
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| Born | Grace Barker 20 February 1998 Brighton, East Sussex, England |
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| Agent | Paradigm Talent Agency |
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| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website | gracey |
Grace Barker[3] (born 20 February 1998, Brighton), known professionally as Gracey (stylised in all caps),[4] is an English singer and songwriter who made her breakthrough in 2020 when she collaborated with 220 KID on the BRIT nominated[5] single "Don't Need Love".[6] The song reached a peak of number 9 for two weeks on the UK Singles Chart.[7][8]
Early life
Gracey's family consists of her mother who worked in production at the BBC, her father in the advertising industry, and two older brothers.[1] Her family moved to Haywards Heath during her early childhood. She credits her dyslexia with helping her become more creative, and she went on to study musical theatre at the BRIT School in London from 2012 to 2016.[3][1]
Career
Through writing demos of pop songs and uploading them to SoundCloud, she was invited by Brian Higgins to join production team Xenomania at the age of sixteen.[3] Her first professionally-recorded song was "By Your Side" by Jonas Blue featuring Raye, which went on to be certified platinum in the UK.[3] Gracey's first single, "Different Things", was released in March 2019 and written as a demo for Little Mix.[3] She has also written songs for Sub Focus, Rita Ora, Olly Murs, and Kylie Minogue.[3][4] In May 2019, Gracey co-written Tiësto's single "Ritual", featuring Jonas Blue and Rita Ora. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 24 in the UK, and has received a diamond certification in Poland from the Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry (ZPAV).[9]
In September 2019, Gracey released her debut extended play, Imposter Syndrome.[10] In December, she teamed up with 220 Kid on the single "Don't Need Love". Commercially successful in the UK, the song peaked at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart and has been certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).[11] It received a nomination for Song of the Year at the 41st Brit Awards.[12] Following "Don't Need Love", she released "Empty Love", a collaboration with Australian singer Ruel.[4] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic she was forced to postpone her first headline tour, which was due to take place in May 2020.[4] Gracey's debut mini-album, The Art of Closure, was released on 13 November 2020. It contained nine songs, including a collaboration with Alexander 23.[13] In October 2021, Gracey released her second extended play, Fragile.[14]
Gracey was the support act at Anne-Marie's Dysfunctional Tour in 2022. Jo Forrest of TotalNtertainment praised her performance and wrote that she "makes the stage her own proving that, while she may still be carving out a career as an artist in her own right, it's a career that is only heading one way".[15] That same year, she collaborated with Jax Jones and Martin Solveig on a single "Lonely Heart", which peaked at number 70 on the UK Singles Chart.[16] In September 2022, she co-written the single "Psycho" by Anne-Marie and Aitch.[17] The song saw commercial success in the UK, where it peaked at number 5 and was certified Platinum,[18] making it Gracey's highest charting co-written song in the UK to date.[19]
In January 2023, she revealed she had parted ways with her former label, Polydor and is now an independent artist. That same year, she was nominated for the A&R Award in the category "Songwriter of the Year".[20]
Personal life
In an interview with MTV, Gracey lists her biggest music influences as Sia, The 1975, Lorde, Joni Mitchell, and Robyn.[4]
In 2019, she underwent surgery for vocal cord nodules.[3]
Discography
Mini-albums
| Title | Album details |
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| The Art of Closure |
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Extended plays
| Title | EP details |
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| Imposter Syndrome |
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| Fragile |
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| The Ladybug |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK [24] |
NZ Hot [25] | |||
| "Different Things"[3] | 2019 | — | — | Imposter Syndrome |
| "If You Loved Me"[2] | — | — | ||
| "Easy for You"[26] | — | — | ||
| "Don't Need Love" (with 220 Kid) |
9 | — | The Art of Closure | |
| "Alone in My Room (Gone)"[27] | 2020 | — | — | |
| "Empty Love" (with Ruel)[4] |
— | 21 | ||
| "Like That" (with Alexander 23)[13][28] |
— | — | ||
| "Don't"[13] | — | — | ||
| "99%"[29] | — | — | ||
| "Got You Covered" (with Billen Ted)[30] |
2021 | — | — | Non-album single |
| "What a Waste" | — | — | Fragile | |
| "The Internet" | — | — | ||
| "2000 Miles" | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "Lonely Heart" (with Jax Jones & Martin Solveig)[31] |
2022 | 70 | — | |
| "Delirium"[32] | 2024 | — | — | The Ladybug |
| "Rhetorical Questions"[33] | — | — | ||
| "Back to Then"[34] | — | — | ||
| "Gimmicks" | 2025 | — | — | |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Higher (Acoustic)" (Clean Bandit featuring Iann Dior and Gracey) |
2021 | Non-album single |
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Rent Free" (KSI featuring Gracey) |
2021 | All Over the Place |
| "Back to Basics" (Craig David featuring Gracey) |
2022 | 22 |
| "Think Of Us" (The Chainsmokers with Gracey) |
2023 | Summertime Friends |
Songwriting credits
| Title | Year | Artist | Album | Co-written with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "By Your Side" (featuring Raye) |
2016 | Jonas Blue | Blue | Guy James Robin, George Astasio, Jon Shave, Jason Pebworht |
| "Don't You Feel It" (featuring Alma) |
2017 | Sub Focus | Non-album singles | Uzoiche Emenike, Edward Jenkins, Nicolaas Douwma |
| "Pictures In My Head" | MJ Cole | - | ||
| "Got The Feeling" | Syn Cole & Kirstin | Camille Purcell, Rene Pais, Steve Robson | ||
| "Sweet Coffee" (featuring Bassette) |
2018 | Mullally | Connor Mullally Knight, Ari PenSmith | |
| "Excuses" | Olly Murs | You Know I Know | Olly Murs, Steve Robson | |
| "Feel The Same" | Ed Drewett, Nicholas Gale, Nile Rodgers, Olly Murs, Steve Robson | |||
| "Ritual" | 2019 | Tiesto, Jonas Blue & Rita Ora | The London Sessions | Tijs Verwest, Guy Robin, Fraser T. Smith, Wayne Hector, Michael Stonebank |
| "Know Me Too Well" | 2020 | New Hope Club & Danna Paola | New Hope Club | Blake Richardson, Brunk Valverde, Danna Paola, George Smith, Hajar Sbihi, Kane John Parfitt, Reece Bibby, Sam Merrifield |
| "Make You Dance" | Meghan Trainor | Treat Myself | Meghan Trainor, Andrew Wells, Anthony Rossomando | |
| "Do What We Like" | Twice | Eyes Wide Open | Josh Record, Rod Radwagon, Sana | |
| "Clouds" | Steps | What the Future Holds | Jez Ashurst, Emma Rohan | |
| "Feels Like Love" (featuring Miya Miya) |
2021 | Syn Cole | Non-album single | Edvard Erfjord, Henrik Michelsen, Iain James, Rene Pais |
| "Nah" (featuring Sinéad Harnett) |
Sonny Fodera & Kolidescopes | Wide Awake | Dan Dare, John Courtidis, Sinéad Harnett, Sonny Fodera | |
| "Catch Me In The Air" | 2022 | Rina Sawayama | Hold The Girl | Rina Sawayama, Adam Crisp, Stuart Price, Oscar Scheller |
| "Stupid Dog" | Madeline the Person | Chapter 3: The Burning | Madeline Holste, Siba, Andrew Jackson | |
| "Psycho" | Anne-Marie & Aitch | Unhealthy | Anne-Marie Nicholson, Harrison Armstrong, Tom Mann, Henry Tucker, Tom Hollings, Samuel Brennan | |
| "Better Off" | 2023 | Anne-Marie | Mustafa Omer, Henry Tucker, James Murray, Andrew Murray | |
| "Now or Never" | Martin Solveig & Faouzia | Back to Life | Mark Ralph, Amanda Warner, Martin Picandet, Peter Wade | |
| "2005" | Remedy Club & Elphi | Non-album singles | Henry Tucker, Neave Applebaum, Charlotte Boyle | |
| "Other Boys" | Marshmello & Dove Cameron | Dove Cameron, Marshmello, Evan Blair, Everett Romano, Giselle Rosselli, Hugo Gruzman, James Lyell, Nicholas Gale, Sarah Solovay | ||
| "Elastic" | 2024 | Kylie Cantrall | Lionel Castra, Ryan Marrone, Alna Elizabeth Hifmeyr | |
| "The Plot" | Caity Baser | Still Learning | Caity Baser, Conor Blake, Darren Lewis, Erin Doyle, Iyiola Babalola | |
| "I'll Be Here For You" | Caity Baser, Conor Blake, Darren Lewis, Henry Tucker, Iyiola Babalola, Tom Mann | |||
| "Enemies" (featuring Shift K3Y & Bludnymph) |
Gryffin | Pulse | Conor Blake, Andrew Bullimore, Dan Griffith, Lewis Jankel, Kya Hansen | |
| "If You Get It You Get It" | Bimini | Non-album single | Bimini Bon-Boulash, Finn Keane, Matt Rad | |
| "LUV?" (featuring Anne-Marie) |
2025 | Aitch | 4 | Harrison Armstrong, Anne-Marie Nicholson, Andrew Jackson, Andrew Murray, James Murray, Mustafa Omer, Henry Tucker, Phil Plested |
| "Romeo" | Dove Cameron | TBA | Dove Cameron, Madison Love, Jason Evigan, Lionel Crasta |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Brit Awards | "Don't Need Love" (with 220 Kid) | Best British Single | Nominated | [12] |
| 2023 | A&R Awards | Herself | Songwriter Of The Year | Nominated | [20] |
References
- ^ a b c Krol, Charlotte (20 September 2019). "On the Rise: GRACEY". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ a b Swash, Olivia (21 May 2019). "Rising alt-pop sensation GRACEY releases second single "If You Loved Me"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Savage, Mark (6 June 2020). "Meet Gracey: The pop star who lost her voice as her career took off". BBC. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Get to Know: Gracey". MTV. 25 June 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ "2021 British Single announced!". Brits.co.uk. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ Cantor, Brian (24 May 2020). "220 Kid & GRACEY's 'Don't Need Love' Officially Earns #1 At US Dance Radio". Headline Planet. Archived from the original on 23 December 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "220 KID & GRACEY | full Official Chart History". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "don't need love | full Official Chart History". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ "Wyróżnienia – Diamentowe płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2021 roku". Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry (in Polish). Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ Aiden, Connor (26 September 2019). "Gracey Bares All On 'Imposter Syndrome'". New Wave Magazine. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ "British certifications – 220 Kid & Gracey – Don't Need Love". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Brit Awards 2021: Full list of award winners and nominees". BBC News. 31 March 2021. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ a b c Wright, Andrew (23 October 2020). "GRACEY Is Finding Closure Whilst Carving Her Place Amongst Pop Music's Elite". Notion. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ "Gracey shares new track' The Internet'". DIY. 24 September 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ Forrest, Jo (10 May 2022). "Anne-Marie Live at First Direct Arena". TotalNtertainment. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (3 June 2022). "Gracey joins Jax Jones and Martin Solveig on new Europa track "Lonely Heart"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ Griffiths, George (7 September 2022). "First Listen Preview: Anne-Marie is done playing games with men on fiery Psycho with Aitch". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ Ainsley, Helen (2 December 2022). "Taylor Swift makes it six weeks at Number 1 with Anti-Hero as Meghan Trainor reaches new peak with Made You Look". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ Thart, Léim (25 November 2024). "50 - GRACEY talks Pop Music and New Single 'Back To Then'". Apple Podcast. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ a b "The A&R Awards 2023: The finalists revealed!". Music Business Worldwide. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ "The Art of Closure by Gracey on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ "Imposter Syndrome – EP by GRACEY on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ "Fragile – EP by GRACEY on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ^ Peak chart positions for singles in the United Kingdom:
- All except "Don't Need Love":
- "Don't Need Love": "220 Kid & Gracey". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart for week of 31 May 2020". Recorded Music NZ. 31 May 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ "Easy for You – Single by GRACEY on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ Smyth, David (3 July 2020). "Virtually Famous: Gracey". Evening Standard. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ Phillips, Aimee (4 January 2021). "Polydor 2021: GRACEY". Notion. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ "Rated by The Face: a weekly playlist". The Face. 16 November 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ Lord, Annie (9 April 2021). "This week's new tracks: Lil Nas X, Gracey x Billen Ted, Rag'n'Bone Man". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ Tenreyro, Tatiana (4 June 2022). "Jax Jones and Martin Solveig Return As Europa With Single 'Lonely Heart' featuring Gracey". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ Taylor, Sam (21 August 2024). "Gracey is back and exploring Love and vulnerability with her new single 'Delirium'". Dork. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (3 October 2024). "GRACEY's 'Rhetorical Questions' Is Your New Favourite Pop Song". Clash Music. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Sam (22 November 2024). "Gracey's pensive new single 'Back to Then' is about friendship after romance". Dork. Retrieved 12 December 2024.