Grant Knoche

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Grant Knoche
Born
Grant Christian Knoche

(2002-08-23) August 23, 2002 (age 23)
Dallas, Texas, US
Genres Pop
Occupations
  • musician
  • songwriter
  • producer
  • actor
Years active2013–present
LabelIndependent
Formerly of Kidz Bop Kids (2013-16)
Website grantknoche.com

Grant Christian Knoche (born August 23, 2002) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor.

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He first gained prominence as a child performer in the group Kidz Bop Kids from 2013 to 2016. [1] Knoche later expanded his recognition through television appearances, including on Nickelodeon's Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn (2017), and as a contestant on NBC's American Song Contest (2022), where he finished in fourth place. [2]

Since 2017, Knoche has been releasing music as an independent artist, with two full-length records: I Could Die Just Thinking About You (2023) and Good Luck Getting Over Me (2025). [3] [4] In addition to his solo career, he has written songs and produced for various artists, including Christina Aguilera, Jess Glynne, and Victoria Justice, among others. [5]

Life and career

Early life

Grant Knoche is from Dallas, Texas. [6] He attended Texas Virtual Academy, an online charter school. [7]

2013–2016: Early career (Kidz Bop Kids)

Knoche began performing with the Kidz Bop Kids at age 10 and remained for about four years, contributing to 12 album releases and performing in 162 concerts. He has described the experience as formative, saying it "set me up for the rest of my life as an artist and a musician," and that he "would go back and do it again." [8] In 2016, he was part of a lineup with Ashlynn Chong, Sela Hack, and Matt Martinez. With the group, Knoche performed child-friendly renditions of popular songs, blending live and pre-recorded vocals with simple choreography. Their shows emphasized audience participation, particularly for young attendees. [9]

2017–2022: Solo career and American Song Contest

Following his time with Kidz Bop, Knoche launched his career as a solo artist. In 2017, he released his debut single, "Downpour", which introduced his style as a singer-songwriter. The following year, he released the music video for "Unfair", a song that addresses the highs and lows of a relationship and reflects a more vulnerable side through its lyrics. [10]

In 2022, Knoche represented Texas in the American Song Contest with his song "Mr. Independent". [11] He reached the final round, placing fourth. [12] [13]

2023-2024: I Could Die Just Thinking About You

In 2023, he re-released his single "First Hello" with singer Vincint. [13]

In 2024, Knoche released the single and music video for "Intrusive Thoughts". [14]

2025-present: Good Luck Getting Over Me

On February 7, 2025, Knoche released the single "Autopilot" as the lead track from his sophomore full-length record, the following single "Talk" received critical acclaim, with Stereogum listing it as the fifth best pop song of 2025. [15]

Personal life

Knoche came out as bisexual in 2022. [11]

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbumRef.
Downpour2017Non-album single [16]
Unfair2018 [17]
Emotions2019Color Me Blue [18]
Dial Tone [19]
Sorry For the Honesty [20]
Don't Make Me Make You Cry2020 [21]
Paper House
As it Should
18 [22]
The Intro2021First Hello [23]
Overexposed
Custom Hell
Wish U Were Dead2022 [24]
Mr. Independent American Song Contest [25]
IcarusI Could Die Just Thinking Of Us [26]
First HelloFirst Hello [27]
You Don't Have To Talk [28]
Another Reason2023I Could Die Just Thinking Of Us [29]
Intrusive Thoughts [30]
Please Hurry [31]
First Hello (Remix)The First Hellos [32]
First Hello (Vincint Remix) [33]
Look At Me Right NowI Could Die Just Thinking Of Us [34]
Out Of The Blue [35]
Dear Life (with Tayler Buono)Non-album single [36]
Look At Me Right Now (Man Down! Remix)I Could Die Just Thinking Of Us (Deluxe) [37]
Chemicals2024 [38]
Intrusive Thoughts (Man Down! Remix)Non-album single [39]
Mosquitoes [40]
Autopilot2025Good Luck Getting Over Me [41]
Talk [42]
Movie Star [43]
Woohoo [44]
I Don't Mind [45]
I Miss Your Love [46]
Stripped [47]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2017Boy SquadHimself18 Episodes [48]
2018 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn Liam2 Episodes [49]
Chicken Girls Jules7 Episodes
Total Eclipse 3 Episodes
2022 American Song Contest HimselfContestant; 3 Episodes

References

  1. ↑ "From Kidz Bop to Christina Aguilera: How GRANT KNOCHE Found His Artistic Path (Exclusive)". Gayety. 2025-12-22. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  2. ↑ McCullar, Emily (2022-04-04). "Texans, We Can and Must Unite to Win 'American Song Contest'". Texas Monthly. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  3. ↑ "Exclusive Interview: Grant Knoche Talks I COULD DIE JUST THINKING OF US EP, How His Lived Experiences Brought a New Level of Vulnerability, and More". Pop-Culturalist.com. 2023-11-25. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  4. ↑ "GRANT KNOCHE announces new album 'GOOD LUCK GETTING OVER ME' | // MELODIC Magazine". 2025-08-30. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  5. ↑ Edwards, Jordan (2025-12-23). "Inside GRANT KNOCHE's Breakout Year". PopDust. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  6. ↑ McCullar, Emily (2022-04-04). "Texans, We Can and Must Unite to Win 'American Song Contest'". Texas Monthly. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  7. ↑ "KidzBop star among thousands of Texas 'virtual' students". wfaa.com. 2015-11-10. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  8. ↑ Deb, Sopan (2025-01-22). "Don't Look Now, but Kidz Boppers Have Graduated From College". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2025-01-23. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  9. ↑ Caramanica, Jon (2016-07-19). "Review: Kidz Bop Kids, Singing Sanitized Pop With Relentless Cheer". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2016-07-21. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  10. ↑ Perry, Leah (2018-07-06). "Exclusive: Pop Singer Grant Knoche Premieres Compelling Music Video "Unfair"". Sweety High. Archived from the original on 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  11. 1 2 Scheetz, Cameron (2023-04-30). "Musician Grant Knoche talks late-night cravings, coming out, and growing up a Kidz Bop kid". Queerty. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  12. ↑ James, Alastair (2023-06-26). "Grant Knoche on 'First Hello' and keeping Pride a protest: 'I'll be definitely a part of it'". Attitude. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  13. 1 2 Vincentelli, Elisabeth (2022-05-09). "In 'American Song Contest,' It's About the Songs, Not Just the Lungs". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  14. ↑ Henderson, Taylor (2024-05-03). "Willow, Dua Lipa, & Lil Nas X shine on this New Music Friday". Out. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  15. ↑ "The Top 40 Pop Songs Of 2025". Stereogum. 2025-12-16. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  16. ↑ Perry, Leah (6 July 2018). "EXCLUSIVE: Pop Singer Grant Knoche Premieres Compelling Music Video 'Unfair'". Sweety High. Retrieved 17 February 2026. Grant, a singer, dancer and Nickelodeon actor—best known for his debut single 'Downpour'
  17. ↑ Perry, Leah (6 July 2018). "EXCLUSIVE: Pop Singer Grant Knoche Premieres Compelling Music Video 'Unfair'". Sweety High. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  18. ↑ "Emotions - Single by Grant Knoche on Apple Music". Apple Music. 31 May 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  19. ↑ Villa, Mattia (3 September 2019). "Grant Knoche release 'Dial Tone'". We Are Going Solo. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  20. ↑ Grant, Aidan. "L.A.-based artist shares powerful new single: "Sorry For The Honesty"". Impose Magazine. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  21. ↑ Owens, Grant. "Grant Knoche drops new single 'Don't Make Me Make You Cry'". We Found New Music. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  22. ↑ "18 - Single by Grant Knoche on Apple Music". Apple Music. 7 August 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  23. ↑ "The Intro - Single by Grant Knoche on Apple Music". Apple Music. 30 April 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  24. ↑ "Wish U Were Dead - Single by Grant Knoche on Apple Music". AppleMusic. 18 February 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  25. ↑ "'American Song Contest' Star Grant Knoche Talks Representing Texas with 'Mr Independent', Eurovision and Creative Inspirations". Culture Fix. 8 April 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  26. ↑ "Vibrant Rising Music Talent Grant Knoche Impresses With Standout New Anthem 'Icarus'". Culture Fix. 17 July 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  27. ↑ "Grant Knoche Sings Of Breaking Free From Secrets On New Single 'First Hello'". Culture Fix. 11 September 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  28. ↑ "Grant Knoche Continues To Deliver Grade A Pop With 'You Don't Have to Talk'". Culture Fix. 12 November 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  29. ↑ "Grant Knoche Delivers a Winner in the Form of New Anthem 'Another Reason'". Culture Fix. 5 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  30. ↑ "Grant Knoche Tries To Keep 'Intrusive Thoughts' At Bay On New Single". Culture Fix. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  31. ↑ "Grant Knoche Tugs at Heartstrings with his Vulnerable Ballad "Please Hurry"". Uranium Waves. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  32. ↑ "First Hello (Remix) - Single by Grant Knoche on Apple Music". Apple Music. 18 May 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  33. ↑ James, Alastair (26 June 2023). "Grant Knoche on 'First Hello' and keeping Pride a protest: 'I'll be definitely a part of it'". Attitude. Retrieved 18 February 2026. In 'First Hello,' recently re-released with fellow LGBTQ star VINCINT joining him, Grant shares his story and reintroduces himself to the world
  34. ↑ "US Star Grant Knoche Releases Attitude Filled Club Number 'Look At Me Right Now'". Culture Fix. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  35. ↑ "Out Of The Blue - Single by Grant Knoche on Apple Music". Apple Music. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  36. ↑ "Dear Life - Single by Grant Knoche & Tayler Buono on Apple Music". Apple Music. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  37. ↑ "Look At Me Right Now (Man Down! Remix) - Single by Grant Knoche on Apple Music". Apple Music. 29 December 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  38. ↑ "Rising US Star Grant Knoche Releases New Single 'Chemicals'". Culture Fix. 16 March 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  39. ↑ "GRANT KNOCHE, INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS – MAN DOWN! Remix (Song Review)". The Musical Hype. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  40. ↑ "RANT KNOCHE, MOSQUITOES (Song Review)". The Musical Hype. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  41. ↑ "Grant Knoche Delivers First Music of 2025 With Powerhouse 'Autopilot'". Culture Fix. 7 February 2025. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  42. ↑ Filipski, Drew (21 March 2025). "David Archuleta goes loco, Grant Knoche gets the boys to 'TALK', Big Freedia takes us to church". Queerty. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  43. ↑ R, Kique (4 June 2025). "Grant Knoche – Movie Star [Single]". Zone Nights (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  44. ↑ "Grant Knoche Continues To Showcase Pop Swagger On New Electropop Single 'WOOHOO'". Culture Fix. 28 July 2025. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  45. ↑ Celenza, Emma (20 August 2025). "Grant Knoche is diving into love in new song "I DON'T MIND"". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  46. ↑ "Grant Knoche shares new song 'I Miss Your Love'". OUTInPerth. 23 September 2025. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  47. ↑ Blanco, Germano (1 October 2025). "Grant Knoche longs for deeper connection in "STRIPPED"". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  48. ↑ Bloom, David (2017-08-11). "Dancing On In The Era Of Peak OTT/TV". Tubefilter. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  49. ↑ "Interview | Grant Knoche". SounDarts.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2026-02-23.
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