When Ariana Grande was starting out, everyone was like, 'You're just like Mariah Carey!' She inspires me so much because she just kept going and made her own name, and no one even says that anymore. — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
Not so much the sound but as a person, I would say Katy Perry inspires me because you can always see that she's being true to herself. She focuses on her music and even turns down big producers. Her whole… — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
Growing up so close to New York City, I always loved going to the city, but I'd be disappointed because songs about New York… — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
I had a lot of those fake friends. You just have to realize it's happening. You can't get caught up in the 'Oh, my… — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
Every time I do something or release something or announce a new project, there's always that fear that it won't go well. — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
Record labels and producers are not looking to change you: they are looking to make a star. And what they might think is a… — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
I think there's a misconception about the industry, that you have to change who you are to look 'cool' in order to succeed, and… — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
I love it when people refer to me as a singer-songwriter. I get flutters in my stomach because they say, 'This is Grace VanderWaal,… — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
What I think is cool about Fender, and what originally drew me to them, was the Fender electric guitar headstock, which I've never seen… — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
I think you need to figure out your balance. 'Cause if you think too much about that there's people around and - and how… — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
'So Much More Than This' is about just getting tangled up in all of the drama and stuff that really does not matter and… — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
My advice for someone just learning the ukulele would be to have fun with it and not take anything too seriously. Some songs that… — Grace VanderWaal Copy Share Image
