‘America’s Got Talent’ winner Grace Vanderwaal starts studio recording
The 'next' Taylor Swift is recording her debut album
A month after winning “America’s Got Talent” with her original songs, Grace VanderWaal is starting her music career with a debut album she just began recording under Columbia Records.
The 12-year-old singer-songwriter shared snaps of her recording at the Germano Studios in New York City Monday.
I am sooooooo excited about what this is sounding like. @SimonCowell can't wait for you to hear it _ @ColumbiaRecords @greg_wells pic.twitter.com/ugVM5NgsYu
— Grace VanderWaal (@GraceVanderWaal) October 10, 2016
The Ukulele-playing lyricist did not offer details about her debut album or the tracks she’s recording, but fans expect her to release her original songs.
“I am so excited about what this is sounding like. Simon Cowell, I can’t wait for you to hear it,” she said on Twitter.
@greg_wells what an amazing day, I can't believe this is actually happening ___ pic.twitter.com/QHrKu9fVRF
— Grace VanderWaal (@GraceVanderWaal) October 9, 2016
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Meanwhile, record producer Greg Wells praised VanderWaal, exclaiming that, “she’s killing it!”
Having an amazing time with @GraceVanderWaal and honored to be making her first studio recordings with her. She's killing it!
— Greg Wells (@greg_wells) October 10, 2016
Before even releasing her debut album, VanderWaal was named by Billboard as among the promising artists under the age of 21. (Read: ‘America’s Got Talent’ winner Grace VanderWaal named among Billboard’s 21 under 21 )
International music icons such as Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Jason Mraz were among those who congratulated VanderWaal for taking home the AGT season 11 title on Sep. 15. (Read: Charlie Puth eyes collaboration with ‘America’s Got Talent’ winner Grace VanderWaal [Video])
VanderWaal’s golden-buzzer audition piece, “I Don’t Know My Name,” made an impression with Cowell, who predicted that she would become the next Taylor Swift.
She secured a spot in the semifinals with another original tune “Beautiful Thing,” while her “Light the Sky” cemented her spot on the Top 10. Her finale act “Clay,” propelled her to victory. Videos of her AGT performances went viral on YouTube.
During the Finals, she proved she wasn't "Clay." @GraceVanderWaal is as original as they come. #AGT pic.twitter.com/CkgbkbU1f5
— America's Got Talent (@nbcagt) September 15, 2016
VanderWaal is set to perform live at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Oct. 27 to 29 with fellow AGT contestants.
