Gracie Abrams makes her own way in the music business while remembering her parents’ role in her success in the entertainment business.
| Rise in the music business on their own | • 49 Eras Tour events • singing guest on Saturday Night Live • The main show at MSG |
| A lot of family control | • The mother’s direction • The stories my father told me • System to help families |
| Genuine growth as an artist | • Unique way of writing songs • Building your own brand • Growth in industry recognition |
Even Gracie Abrams’ parents, who work in the music industry, are surprised by her rapid rise. The 25-year-old singer, who made her SNL debut and appeared at 49 Taylor Swift Eras Tour shows, is making her own way to fame.
Even though Gracie is the daughter of director J.J. Abrams and co-CEO of Bad Robot Productions, Katie McGrath, she is successful because she is naturally talented.
At her latest show at Madison Square Garden, fans approached J.J. not because he was a director but because they knew him as “Gracie’s dad.” This was a big change in how the family works.
What does Gracie’s past have to do with her career?
- A lot of his stories came from his father.
- Mother’s business sense and ability to lead
- Being exposed to the show business early on
- Developing an artistic voice on their own
Her mother’s impact goes beyond her knowledge of the business. “The way she treats people is how I want to treat people,” Gracie told Nylon, showing how McGrath has changed her values.
The singer says that her mother’s support of her writing is a big part of her present success.
Gracie knows that growing up in a creative home gave her a unique point of view. Her father’s background in telling stories made her appreciate stories in music, but she stresses finding her own style when she writes songs.
The path of the “Close To You” singer shows how family support and individual ability can work together to make a unique artistic identity beyond the shadows of famous parents.