Gracie Abrams, the new pop star

Gracie Abrams has always preferred the refuge of her own room, where she has been composing since she was eight years old and recording demos with a sensitivity that has taken pop to a new emotional dimension that now fills stadiums and festivals. “My room has always been my safe space. I write to understand what I feel. If I don't write it down, it gets stuck inside me,” she confessed in a 2023 interview with NPR.

Born in Los Angeles in 1999, the daughter of filmmaker JJ Abrams and producer Katie McGrath, Gracie belongs to a generation of artists who have built their musical identity through vulnerability and authorship.

With just two studio albums under her belt, her name has already appeared at international festivals, global tours, and award ceremonies, but what sets her apart from other young pop stars is her narrative, almost confessional style and her mastery of a sonic aesthetic that oscillates between the intimate, the melancholic, and the contemporary.

Abrams began releasing songs on digital platforms in 2017. Recognition came in 2019 with the release of "Mean It," a minimalist single that anticipated her penchant for introspective lyrics and smooth melodies.

It was also the beginning of her relationship with Interscope Records, the label that supported her first EP, "Minor," released in 2020. Critics were quick to highlight her ability to capture universal emotions from a genuine, unadorned perspective in songs like "21" and "I Miss You, I'm Sorry."

“I’ve never felt particularly brave, but I have been very driven to be honest,” she explained in a conversation with The Guardian (February 2024), where she acknowledged that many of her songs are born from a fear of not knowing how to communicate clearly.

A statement that explains why his lyrics connect so directly with an audience that values such emotional transparency.

The second EP, "This Is What It Feels Like" (2021), through pop ballads and lyrics marked by heartbreak and emotional anxiety, connects especially with a young audience who found in her music an honest reflection of emotional uncertainty.

In 2023, her debut studio album, "Good Riddance," marked a turning point. Produced in collaboration with Aaron Dessner, a member of The National and frequent collaborator of Taylor Swift, the record confirmed Abrams' potential as a songwriter and storyteller of her generation.

Her Grammy nomination for Breakthrough Artist was one of the many signs of her debut's impact. With lyrics that addressed breakups, guilt, and personal reconstruction, "Good Riddance" expanded her fan base and cemented her position as one of the most authentic voices in contemporary pop.

“When we finished the record, I felt an emptiness I'd never felt before. It was like something had been ripped out of me. But I also felt free,” he told Rolling Stone (March 2023), discussing the recording process with Dessner, whom he considers a key figure in his artistic development.

The release of her second album, "The Secret of Us," in June 2024 confirmed that Abrams was no passing fad. She added collaborations with Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff, two key figures in the new paradigm of emotional pop.

The album included singles such as "Risk" and "Close to You," which had already generated buzz months before their release.

A deluxe version of the album was released in October 2024, featuring new songs, including "That's So True," which reached number one in the UK charts. This more rhythmic and luminous production demonstrated a stylistic evolution without losing its narrative coherence.

“This album is the first one I feel truly shared. I opened up more, allowed myself to be less rigid and more curious,” she explained in an interview with Vanity Fair (June 2024). She said working with Antonoff and Swift helped her experiment with new recordings without losing her essence.

Abrams' strength lies not in vocal displays or extreme experimentation. Her success is based on a lyrical approach that prioritizes sincerity and everyday details. Her songs speak of breakups, insecurity, emotional dependence, and emotional memory.

This approach has placed her at the center of a musical movement that prioritizes authenticity, personal writing, and a sound aesthetic far removed from more traditional commercial formulas. Her productions combine acoustic pop and introspective folk in a combination that isn't meant to impress, but to move.

“I have a hard time singing about things I haven't experienced. I don't know how to interpret from a distance. For me, writing is about being deeply within the emotion, even when it's uncomfortable,” he told Pitchfork (July 2024), where he described his creative method as a process of emotional documentation.

Tours, festivals, and a growing name After accompanying Olivia Rodrigo on her "Sour Tour" in 2022 and Taylor Swift on her "Eras Tour" between 2023 and 2024, Abrams embarked on his own world tour, "The Secret of Us Tour," in September 2024. The tour included the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and much of Europe.

One of her most talked-about performances was in Madrid in July 2025. In the middle of her set, a technical failure rendered her main microphone inoperable. Far from interrupting the show, the artist decided to continue acoustically for twenty minutes, performing several songs with guitar and vocals.

Over the past two years, Abrams has also gained visibility in the fashion world. As a Chanel ambassador, she has attended key fashion shows and events, such as the presentation of the Fall/Winter 2025 haute couture collection, where she wore diamond jewelry valued at over $16,000.

In February 2025, she starred in an editorial shoot for Cosmopolitan magazine, in which she posed in pieces from Dsquared2, Miu Miu, Tory Burch, and vintage selections. The report highlighted her naturalness, her taste for unpretentious fashion, and a personal image consistent with her artistic approach: elegant and intimate.

Despite belonging to a family with ties to the entertainment industry, Abrams has maintained a low profile regarding her private life. However, since mid-2024, she has been romantically linked to Irish actor Paul Mescal.

The two have been photographed together on several occasions in London, New York, and Dublin. Although neither has made any public statements regarding the matter, their joint appearance at events has fueled media interest.

Gracie Abrams belongs to a generation that has redefined the relationship between artist and audience. Her success isn't measured in millions of viral views, but in the depth of the connection she establishes with those who listen to her songs. Her lyrics contain mistakes, doubts, contradictions, and unresolved feelings.

With two critically acclaimed albums, an international tour underway, recognition at the industry's most important awards, and a personal style that transcends borders, Abrams has established herself as one of the essential voices in today's music.