Grant Knoche

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Grant Knoche is an American musician.

Life and career

Early life

Grant Knoche is from Dallas, Texas. [1] He attended Texas Virtual Academy, an online charter school. [2]

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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." [3] 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. [4]

2017–present: Solo career

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. [5]

In 2022, Knoche represented Texas in the American Song Contest with his song "Mr. Independent". [6] He reached the final round, placing fourth. [7] [8]

In 2023, he re-released his single "First Hello" with singer VINCINT. [8]

In 2024, Knoche released the single and music video for "Intrusive Thoughts". [9]

Personal life

Knoche came out as bisexual in 2022. [6]

Discography

Singles

References

  1. ↑ McCullar, Emily (2022-04-04). "Texans, We Can and Must Unite to Win 'American Song Contest'". Texas Monthly. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  2. ↑ "KidzBop star among thousands of Texas 'virtual' students". wfaa.com. 2015-11-10. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. 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.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. 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.
  9. ↑ Henderson, Taylor (2024-05-03). "Willow, Dua Lipa, & Lil Nas X shine on this New Music Friday". Out. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
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