Gracey (singer)

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Gracey
Born
Grace Barker

(1998-02-20) 20 February 1998 (age 26)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Agent Paradigm Talent Agency
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2014–present
LabelsIndependent
Website gracey.world

Grace Barker [3] (born 20 February 1998, Brighton), known professionally as Gracey (stylised in all caps), [4] is an English singer 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]

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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] 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] 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]

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] In January 2023, she revealed she had parted ways with her former label, Polydor and is now an independent artist.

Discography

Mini-albums

List of mini-albums, with release date and album name shown
TitleAlbum details
The Art of Closure

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with release date and album name shown
TitleEP details
Imposter Syndrome
  • Released: 20 September 2019 [10]
  • Label: Polydor
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Fragile
  • Released: 13 October 2021 [11]
  • Label: Polydor
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
UK
[12]
NZ
Hot

[13]
"Different Things" [3] 2019Imposter Syndrome
"If You Loved Me" [2]
"Easy for You" [14]
"Don't Need Love"
(with 220 Kid)
9The Art of Closure
"Alone in My Room (Gone)" [15] 2020
"Empty Love"
(with Ruel) [4]
21
"Like That"
(with Alexander 23) [16] [17]
"Don't" [16]
"99%" [18]
"Got You Covered"
(with Billen Ted) [19]
2021Non-album single
"What a Waste"Fragile
"The Internet"
"2000 Miles"Non-album single
"Lonely Heart"
(with Jax Jones & Martin Solveig) [20]
202270
"Delirium" [21] 2024TBA
"Rhetorical Questions" [22]
List of singles, with year released and album name shown
TitleYearAlbum
"Higher (Acoustic)"
(Clean Bandit featuring Iann Dior and Gracey)
2021Non-album single

Guest appearances

List of singles, with year released and album name shown
TitleYearAlbum
"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)
2023Summertime Friends

Songwriting credits

TitleYearArtistAlbumCo-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)
2018MullallyConnor 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 & KolidescopesWide AwakeDan 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 & ElphiNon-album singlesHenry 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 PulseConor 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

Awards and nominations

YearAwardWorkCategoryResultRef.
2021 Brit Awards "Don't Need Love" (with 220 Kid)Best British SingleNominated [23]
2023A&R AwardsHerselfSongwriter Of The YearNominated [24]

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