It’s always been a dream to audition for ‘American Idol.’ But you have to be 15 or older. Grace VanderWaal Read Quote
I remember I asked my mom for a ukulele, and she said no because she thought I would never play it. So then I got my birthday money up, and I bought my own. It was the most rebellious thing I’ve ever done. Grace VanderWaal Read Quote
So Much More Than This’ is about just getting tangled up in all of the drama and stuff that really does not matter and probably won’t matter in, like, three months. Grace VanderWaal Read Quote
I’m obsessed with Lorde. Oh my gosh. I’m always listening to Lorde. Her music is so powerful. Grace VanderWaal Read Quote
Whenever I’m traveling, it’s a switch of, like, adult, mature Grace VanderWaal answering questions. Sometimes it’s hard to get that balance of old, normal me as well. Grace VanderWaal Read Quote
A family friend was staying with us once and had brought over a ukulele. I just loved the way she played it. I saved up the money from my 11th birthday and went out and bought one for myself. Grace VanderWaal Read Quote
Not so much the sound but as a person, I would say Katy Perry inspires me because you can always see that she’s being true to herself. She focuses on her music and even turns down big producers. Her whole career and music is about her being herself. I want to be more like that. Grace VanderWaal Read Quote
Growing up so close to New York City, I always loved going to the city, but I’d be disappointed because songs about New York always made it seem so magical and perfect, and when I was younger, I just thought it was busy and dirty. Grace VanderWaal Read Quote
I always want to stay true to who I am, and if people don’t like that, then that’s okay. I think fans appreciate when you’re genuine and honest, and that’s how I try to be through all of this. Grace VanderWaal Read Quote
Famous’ is a very weird word. I feel like – I feel like that’s definitely not me. Grace VanderWaal Read Quote
