Molly Grace Zeytoonian (born December 6, 2001), known professionally as Molly Grace, is an independent American musician and singer-songwriter based out of Nashville.[1][2][3] Grace has referenced artists such as Lizzo, Chappell Roan, Lawrence, Reneé Rapp, and Remi Wolf as influences in her music that blends pop, funk, and disco.[1][4][5]
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| Birth name | Molly Grace Zeytoonian |
| Born | December 6, 2001 Lexington, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2021-Present |
| Labels | Independent Artist |
Career
editDebut EPs and Belmont Showcase Series
editGrace released her first EP in 2021. Everybody Wants to Know Molly features the singles "Here I Am," "Love's Made a Fool of Me," and "Sunday Dinner."[5][6] "What if I? (The Grocery Store Song)," is a lighthearted song that explores the concept of post-breakup self-acceptance while incorporating the names of common grocery stores like Whole Foods, Kroger, CVS, and Publix.[7]
Throughout 2022, Grace released several more singles such as "Not the One," Woman's Intuition," "Sweet September," and "Ghostin'."
In May 2023, Grace released her single "Cancel my Plans," a piano-led queer love song with soul and pop influences.[8] The next month, "Lovely Lady," "Back in '08," and "Cancel my Plans" were released together.[9] "Lovely Lady," the titular single of these three explores themes of lesbian sexual attraction.[7][8]
Grace's second EP, Lovesick, was released in November 2024 including the singles "Love is Her (Love Her)," If I Never Told You," and "Lovin' on You."[10] This extended play was more heavily influenced by pop, funk, and soul than its predecessor, with Grace citing Earth, Wind and Fire, The Temptations, and Stevie Wonder as inspirations for songs.[11]
Grace embarked on her first headlining tour in February 2024 to promote her EP, Lovesick. "The Lovesick Tour" was scheduled for eight cities across the United States.[11][12] Grace credited the ability of social media to promote her music for giving her the notoriety needed to headline a tour.[11] As an up-and-coming artist, Grace had been left to promote her music through social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. Grace expressed frustration regarding this system in an interview with The Berkeley Beacon, while still recognizing its ability to provide new artists great exposure. She specifically noted how well social media algorithms promote her "upbeat" songs, but not acoustic songs and ballads.[11]
In May 2024, Grace won the 2023-2024 Belmont Pop Showcase, a college-run music festival at Belmont University.[13][14]
To promote her EP, Grace departed on the Lovesick Tour in 2023. This was Grace's first headlining tour, featuring other artists such as Marielle Kraft and .[11][7]
Personal life
editMolly Grace was born and raised in Lexington, Massachusetts, to parents of Armenian, Irish, and American descent. Many members of Grace's family played music when she was growing up. Both of her grandfathers were in 1950s-era bands, while her great-uncle and aunt collaborated with Shakira.[15]
By high school, Grace had already learned to play guitar and write songs.[15] Following high school, Grace moved to Nashville, Tennessee and enrolled in Belmont University as a commercial voice major.[5][11]
Grace has spoken about being a member of the LGBTQ community at concerts in the past.[2] Grace is an advocate for women's empowerment, body positivity, and LGBTQ rights.[16]
Discography
editEPs
edit| Title | Extended Play Details | Sales |
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| Everybody Wants to Know Molly |
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| Lovesick |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year Released | Album |
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| "Here I Am" | 2021 | Everybody Wants to Know Molly |
| "Love's Made a Fool of Me" | ||
| "Sunday Dinner" | ||
| "Not the One" | 2022 | Non-album single |
| "Woman's Intuition" | "Ghostin'" | |
| "Sweet September" | ||
| "Ghostin'" | ||
| "All or Nothin'" | 2023 | Non-album singles |
| "Love you Better" | ||
| "Back in '08" | "Love Lady" | |
| "Cancel my Plans" | ||
| "Love Lady" | ||
| "Woe is Me" | Non-album single | |
| "Love is Her (Love Her)" | Lovesick | |
| "If I Never Told You" | ||
| "Lovin' On You" | ||
| "Little Bit of Hell (Live in New York)" | 2024 | Non-album single |
Music Videos
edit| Title | Year | Director(s) |
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| "What if I? (The Grocery Store Song)" | 2021 | Penny Kapadoukakis[17] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Royal Artist Group - Molly Grace". ragman.org. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ a b Hrycyszyn, Sofia. "Everyone Wants to Know Molly!". Chicago Maroon. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ Browne, Tyler (2024-03-26). "Molly Grace rocks the Rockwood". The UMass Lowell Connector. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ Kezelian, Harry (2021-04-01). "Molly Grace Zeytoonian Is Making New Music With Plenty of Heart and Soul". The Armenian Mirror-Spectator. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ a b c Devila, Kaprea (2023-04-18). "Molly Grace: This Soul Pop Groovy Queen Needs To Be On Your Radar". Good Guys Press. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ a b Everybody Wants to Know Molly - EP by Molly Grace on Apple Music, 2021-10-22, retrieved 2024-07-08
- ^ a b c Delattre, Abigail (2024-03-04). "Molly Grace brings the 'Lovesick Tour' to Nashville - The Vanderbilt Hustler". Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ a b Chastain, Karagan. "Ep.13/ New Music:"Cancel My Plans" - Molly Grace". addict zine. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ Lady Lady - Single by Molly Grace on Apple Music, 2023-06-23, retrieved 2024-07-08
- ^ a b Lovesick - EP by Molly Grace on Apple Music, 2023-11-17, retrieved 2024-07-08
- ^ a b c d e f Faulkner, Clara; Shipman, Sam (2023-11-30). "Molly Grace spreads all emotions of Love in new EP: 'Lovesick'". The Berkeley Beacon. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Wilkoff, Hannah. "Molly Grace Concert Review: A Heartfelt Hometown Show | Arts | The Harvard Crimson". www.thecrimson.com. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ "About". Belmont Showcase Series. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ Belmont Showcase. "2023 Pop Showcase Winner | Molly Grace". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ a b Kezelian, Harry (2021-04-01). "Molly Grace Zeytoonian Is Making New Music With Plenty of Heart and Soul". The Armenian Mirror-Spectator. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Cherco, Candice (2023-11-08). "MOKB Presents". Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Molly Grace (2022-07-22). Molly Grace - What If I? (The Grocery Store Song) [Official Music Video]. Retrieved 2024-07-08 – via YouTube.