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If you could steal credit for any great piece of art, Grace, I heard you have a new album coming out.
song, film, book, etc. which one would you claim? When is the album dropping? What is it called?
Lucky couple; What's it about or inspired by? Any special guests?
Bottom
photo: Grace Great question! I would steal credit for Astrud
Kelly with Gilberto's song "Girl From Ipanema." That song and The album is coming out in August! We are then
Stan Getz's playing on that song is what made me want hitting the road for the album release tour from
to play the saxophone! August through October! Many of the songs were
inspired by works relating to the theme of courage. I
wanted to explore the word "courage" and its meaning
What are your hobbies outside of music? to me. One of the songs, "We Will Rise" was inspired
by the great female author Maya Angelou, an author
I love dancing, cooking, reading, hanging out with and performer whose words and voice speak straight
friends, lifting weights, and finding new hiking spots! to my heart. Some songs are written with the
courageous emotions of strength and boldness, while
"One of the What was the first record you bought and what was some are stripped back and performed with an open
heart and complete vulnerability. It's been inspiring to
the last song you played on your iPod (or another explore many different emotional avenues and
craziest listening device)? inspiration when creating this album!

The first record I requested my Mom to buy when I More info, upcoming tour dates and releases will be
moments I've Millions of girls worldwide are denied their rights. was 10 or 11 years old was Miles Davis's "Kind Of listed on my website www.gracekellymusic.com and

This is unacceptable. Blue!" The last song I played on my phone was "And So my social media pages including Facebook
(www.facebook.com/gracekellymusic) Instagram
It Goes" by Billy Joel. It's an incredible song, a real
had on stage We believe that local organizations are best positioned to tear-jerker. I'm recording it for my upcoming album! (@gkellymusic) and Youtube
serve girls in their communities, yet they are significantly
(www.youtube.com/gracekellymusic)
under-resourced. That’s why we exist:
was at the She’s the First teams up with grassroots organizations to make
sure girls everywhere are educated, respected, and heard.
Spire Center!" "Just before our 7th birthday, we received the most awesome gift
from musician Grace Kelly -- a pop anthem she co-wrote and “Grace Kelly has an electric charisma on-stage that instantly ignites the room.”
recorded called, "She's the First." Then, with upcoming director – Jon Batiste, Grammy & Academy Award Winning Artist & The Bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
What's been the craziest moment on tour or on- Carla Dauden, and submissions from She's the First students and
stage?
supporters around the world, she made this music video for you to
share. Our movement for girls' education started right here with a
One of the craziest moments I've had on stage was at YouTube video uploaded on November 1, 2009, and it has never
the Spire Center! I was performing there last year, been stronger than today! "
(August 2021) and right after singing my original song
"Feels Like Home" I heard a shout from the crowd, and To Learn more (click here) GRACE
someone yelled out, "He proposed!" We all were there Support/donate (click here)
to witness a beautiful proposal. It was so special! I was
in tears! She said yes :)

Tell us about your involvement with She's The First
and how can others get involved?

She's the First is an incredible non-profit that makes
sure girls around the globe are educated. Some of the KELLY
girls are the first in their families to graduate! Years
ago, I was featured as one of Glamour Magazine's "Top
10 College Women” and met She's the First cofounder
Christen Brandt. I found out about She's The First and
was blown away. I wanted to get involved and help
spread the news about their amazing work. I felt
inspired to write them a song called, "She's The First."
That song has become an anthem for their girls and FRI, AUG 26, 2022
team! The music video features many girls who have
been impacted or work with She's the First. All
proceeds from the digital download go straight to the *** Download on iTunes by clicking here***
organization. People can check out more about them 100% of proceeds go to She's the First!
at https://shesthefirst.org.

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