Growing up so close to New York City, I always loved going to the city, but I'd be disappointed because songs about… — Grace VanderWaal Busy 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… — Grace VanderWaal Fake 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 Fear 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… — Grace VanderWaal Change 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… — Grace VanderWaal Change 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 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… — Grace VanderWaal Cool 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 -… — Grace VanderWaal Balance 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… — Grace VanderWaal Drama 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… — Grace VanderWaal Advice Copy Share Image
I think it's so important for women and girls to feel like they have a voice and to come together and support… — Grace VanderWaal I think Copy Share Image
The crowd really controls how I am onstage. One show, it might be a lot of young people, super-high-energy dancing. I mirror… — Grace VanderWaal Calm Copy Share Image
I love colors, but I also love rich sounds. And I feel like when it comes to colored ukuleles, people assume they're… — Grace VanderWaal Beautiful Copy Share Image
Regular school is one bajillion times easier than online school. I want friends; I want a social life. I want that experience… — Grace VanderWaal Education Copy Share Image
A family friend was staying with us once and had brought over a ukulele. I just loved the way she played it.… — Grace VanderWaal Birthday Copy Share Image
I remember I asked my mom for a ukulele, and she said no because she thought I would never play it. So… — Grace VanderWaal Birthday Copy Share Image
When Ariana Grande was starting out, everyone was like, 'You're just like Mariah Carey!' She inspires me so much because she just… — Grace VanderWaal Everyone Copy Share Image
Don't be afraid to cry. Everyone needs a good cry sometimes. Sometimes I'll feel it in my throat, like, 'Today I'm going… — Grace VanderWaal Good Copy Share Image
I'm obsessed with Lorde. Oh my gosh. I'm always listening to Lorde. Her music is so powerful. — Grace VanderWaal Always Copy Share Image
'Famous' is a very weird word. I feel like - I feel like that's definitely not me. — Grace VanderWaal Famous Copy Share Image
