{{Short description|American R&B singer, songwriter and producer}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Grace Weber | image = | alias = | birth_name = Grace Weber | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|06|28}}<ref name=overview>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/grace-weber-mn0002878353|title=Grace Weber - Overview|website=AllMusic|access-date=February 27, 2018}}</ref> | birth_place = Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, U.S. | education = New York University | origin = | genre = {{flatlist| * Soul<ref name=biography/> * hip hop<ref name=biography/> * R&B<ref name=biography/> * gospel<ref name=biography>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/grace-weber-mn0002878353/biography|title=Grace Weber - Biography|website=AllMusic|first=Matt|last=Collar|access-date=February 27, 2018}}</ref> }} | instrument = Vocals, piano, guitar | occupation = Singer-songwriter | years_active = 2011–present | label = {{flatlist| * Independent * Big Mouth Records<ref>{{cite web|url=https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/grace-weber-binta-brown-unplugged/|title=Grace Weber & Binta Brown Unplugged|website=University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee|date=November 30, 2018|access-date=March 3, 2019|archive-date=February 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190206070235/https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/grace-weber-binta-brown-unplugged/|url-status=dead}}</ref> * Capitol Records<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/music/2018/11/30/grace-weber-signs-capitol-records-drops-song-mercy-vic-mensa/2160747002/|title=Milwaukee native Grace Weber signs to Capitol Records, releases song 'Mercy' with Vic Mensa|website=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|first=Piet|last=Levy|date=November 30, 2018|access-date=March 3, 2019}}</ref> }} | website = {{URL|graceweber.com}} }} '''Grace Weber''' (born June 28, 1988<ref name=overview/>) is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/2012/05/02/151842112/grace-weber-on-mountain-stage|title=Grace Weber On Mountain Stage|website=NPR|date=January 9, 2013|access-date=February 27, 2018}}</ref> She is currently based in Los Angeles, California.<ref name="americansongwriter.com">{{Cite web|date=2021-02-24|title=Grace Weber Celebrates Newfound Artistic Freedom With "Feels Like Heaven" « American Songwriter|url=https://americansongwriter.com/grace-weber-celebrates-newfound-artistic-freedom-with-feels-like-heaven/|access-date=2021-03-24|website=American Songwriter|language=en-US}}</ref> Over her career, she has written for and collaborated with artists such as Chance the Rapper, Masego, Vic Mensa, Francis and the Lights, Westside Boogie and Towkio, as well as winning a Grammy Award.<ref name="Indie Spotlight: Grace Webber">{{Cite web|date=2018-02-26|title=Indie Spotlight: Grace Webber|url=https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/indie-spotlight-grace-weber|access-date=2021-03-24|website=BMI.com|language=en}}</ref> Weber has performed on national television shows including ''Showtime at the Apollo'' and ''The Oprah Winfrey Show''.<ref name=biography/>
After time spent at Capitol Records, Weber independently released her debut album, ''A Beautiful Space'', on June 11, 2021, which was executive produced by The Social Experiment. The lead single, "Feels Like Heaven", was released on February 12, 2021, and the second single, "Thru the Fire", featuring rapper Chance the Rapper, was released on March 26, 2021. A deluxe version of the album was later released on October 27, 2021, followed by Weber's first ever headlining tour, "The Beautiful Space Tour".
== Early life == Grace Weber was born on June 28, 1988<ref name=overview/> in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. The third of four children to Ralph Weber, a lawyer, and Patricia Mueller, a teacher, she grew up in a large and musical family.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gasswebermullins.com/|title=Gass Weber Mullins - Classic Trial Lawyers|work=gasswebermullins.com}}</ref> Her grandfather required each of his 10 children to learn an instrument, so she was exposed to music from a young age.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.notmuch.com/wyk/grace-weber |title=Grace Weber |work=notmuch.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025063058/http://www.notmuch.com/wyk/grace-weber |archive-date=2014-10-25 }}</ref>
At 12, she joined the Central City Youth Gospel Choir in Milwaukee and began singing gospel in earnest at churches and revivals around the city, as the choir gave her "instant validation that [her] voice could move people."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theswervemagazine.com/Grace_Weber.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006114634/http://theswervemagazine.com/Grace_Weber.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=October 6, 2012|title=Grace Weber|work=theswervemagazine.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gmtoday.com/content/m_magazine/2011/April/m_042011_36.asp|title=Grace's gospel|website=www.gmtoday.com|access-date=2015-03-25|archive-date=2015-09-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924022647/http://www.gmtoday.com/content/m_magazine/2011/April/m_042011_36.asp|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://amfm-mag.com/mkeissue/graceweber.html|title=amfm|work=amfm-mag.com}}</ref>
In 2004, at age 16, she performed on the nationally televised ''Showtime at the Apollo'' in Harlem, New York.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.americansongwriter.com/2011/07/premiere-grace-weber-reconsider-me-warren-zevon-cover/|title=Grace Weber Covers Warren Zevon's "Reconsider Me" - American Songwriter|work=American Songwriter|access-date=2018-02-27|archive-date=2017-08-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827124010/http://americansongwriter.com/2011/07/premiere-grace-weber-reconsider-me-warren-zevon-cover/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/2012/05/02/151842112/grace-weber-on-mountain-stage|title=Grace Weber On Mountain Stage|date=9 January 2013|work=NPR.org}}</ref> That same year, she was asked to perform at soccer icon Mia Hamm and baseball player Nomar Garciaparra's wedding in Santa Barbara, California.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.voxmagazine.com/stories/2012/02/02/music-events/|title=Vox Magazine - Spring Preview 2012: Music|work=voxmagazine.com|access-date=2018-02-27|archive-date=2016-03-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304104225/http://archive.voxmagazine.com/stories/2012/02/02/music-events/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2006, she was named a Presidential Scholar for the Arts, as part of the Presidential Scholars Program, performing at the Kennedy Center.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kinetz |first=Erika |date=26 April 2006 |title=Fostering Young Artists: Start Spreading the News |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/26/arts/fostering-young-artists-start-spreading-the-news.html |newspaper=The New York Times |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Young Arts: Fall 2006 |url=http://youngarts.idigitaledition.com/issues/2/Page36/ |work=idigitaledition.com}}</ref> She is a YoungArts alumnus.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our History {{!}} 40 years for artists |url=https://youngarts.org/history/#decade-2000s |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=YoungArts |language=en-US}}</ref>
Also in 2006, Weber attended New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, and created a major in Music Performance and Music Marketing with a minor in Studio Art. Weber graduated from NYU in May 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timeout.com/newyork/music/grace-weber-robin-bacior-merrily-and-the-poison-orchard-and-more|title=Grace Weber + Robin Bacior + Merrily and the Poison Orchard and more|date=5 November 2012|work=Time Out New York}}</ref>
== Music career ==
=== Early career + initial projects: 2009–2015 === In 2009, in her senior year at NYU, Weber submitted a video of herself singing Aretha Franklin's "Natural Woman" to ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'' as part of its Karaoke Challenge.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/videos/0,,20880747,00.html|title=What Did Grace Weber Learn from Performing on Oprah?|work=PEOPLE.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5yACavr5Jo|title=Grace Weber - Natural Woman (Aretha Franklin Cover) - Official Oprah Karaoke Challenge Submission|date=27 October 2009|work=YouTube}}</ref> As one of the eight semi-finalists chosen from all entries, she performed live on the Oprah Show. Hosts included Billy Ray Cyrus, Gladys Knight, and Ashford and Simpson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Oprahs-Karaoke-Challenge|title=Oprah's Karaoke Challenge|work=Oprah.com}}</ref>
In 2010, Weber was named a Spotlight Artist to Watch in ''Billboard''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rocklobby.com/artists/grace-weber-1754156|title=Grace Weber|work=Rock Lobby}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://allevents.in/marshfield/an-evening-of-music-with-grace-weber-shannon-curtis-and-jeanna-salzar/181941428568186|title=An Evening of Music with Grace Weber, Shannon Curtis & Jeanna Salzar|work=allevents.in|access-date=2018-02-27|archive-date=2016-03-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304025704/http://allevents.in/marshfield/an-evening-of-music-with-grace-weber-shannon-curtis-and-jeanna-salzar/181941428568186|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Before the release of her first project, ''Hope & Heart'', in 2011, Weber was asked to perform at the official commemoration of the 10th anniversary of 9/11 in Paris, where she performed her original song, "Leave the Light On".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://goodcoppr.com/news/billboard-s-artist-to-watch-grace-weber-to-play-hotel-cafe-in-celebration-of-her-debut-release-hope-heart|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150412092939/http://goodcoppr.com/news/billboard-s-artist-to-watch-grace-weber-to-play-hotel-cafe-in-celebration-of-her-debut-release-hope-heart|url-status=usurped|archive-date=April 12, 2015|title=Good Cop Public Relations: BILLBOARD'S 'ARTIST TO WATCH', GRACE WEBER TO PLAY HOTEL CAFE IN CELEBRATION OF HER DEBUT RELEASE, 'HOPE & HEART'|work=Good Cop Public Relations}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1173109/road-work-schedule-of-tours|title=Road Work: Schedule Of Tours|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> ''Hope & Heart'' was released on September 13, 2011, produced by Michael Mangini.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thefrontrowreport.com/grace-weber-hope-heart/|title=Grace Weber- Hope & Heart|work=The Front Row Report|date=10 October 2011 }}</ref> Throughout 2012, Weber received more press for her first project, including being an NBC "First Look" in February 2012<ref>{{cite web|title=1st Look Loves: Indie Soul Songstress Grace Weber|url=http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/1st-look/1st-Look-Loves-Grace-Weber-138953349.html|work=NBC 7 San Diego|date=8 February 2012 }}</ref> and ''Huffington Post''{{'}}s A-sides, with Jon Chattman performing "Hitchhiker".<ref>{{cite web|title=A-Sides With Jon Chattman: Eve to Adam, Anna Rose, and Grace Weber Go It Acoustic|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jon-chattman/asides-with-jon-chattman-_5_b_1019946.html|work=The Huffington Post|date=24 October 2011 }}</ref>
In 2013, Weber began production on her second project, ''The Refinery.'' Notable singles from the project include the pop ballad "Till I Hurt You," which was the third single from the project and premiered on Conan O’Brian’s Team Coco.<ref>{{cite web|title=Grace Weber "Till I Hurt You" - Video Premiere|url=http://teamcoco.com/video/grace-weber-til-i-hurt-you?playlist=x;eyJ0eXBlIjoibGlzdCIsImlkIjoiNSJ9|work=teamcoco.com}}{{Dead link|date=February 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref> ''The Refinery'' and its songs received coverage from major outlets including ''USA Today'',<ref>{{cite web|author=Brian Mansfield, Special for USA TODAY|date=14 July 2014|title=Playlist: What's Brian Mansfield been listening to?|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/07/14/playlist-lee-ann-womack-ryan-adams/12552005/|work=USA TODAY}}</ref> ''Lucky'',<ref>{{cite web|title=13 of the Coolest New Musicians|url=https://shorefire.com/images/uploads/files/GraceWeber-Lucky-Aug2014.jpg|website=shorefire.com}}</ref> ''Soundcheck'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Gig Alert: Grace Weber|url=http://soundcheck.wnyc.org/story/gig-alert-grace-weber/|publisher=|access-date=2018-02-27|archive-date=2015-01-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129093414/http://soundcheck.wnyc.org/story/gig-alert-grace-weber/|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''NPR Music'',<ref>{{cite web|date=3 March 2014|title=The Austin 100: A SXSW 2014 Mix|url=https://www.npr.org/2014/02/28/283974226/the-austin-100-a-sxsw-2014-mix|work=NPR.org}}</ref> ''Access Hollywood'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Grace Weber Talks 'The Refinery' Smash Success|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/grace-weber-talks-the-refinery-smash-success_video_2423137|work=Access Hollywood}}</ref> ''Good Day New York'', ''Blackbook'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Premiere: Grace Weber Sings Her Way From Her Gospel Choir to Deep Water Oil Spills|url=http://www.bbook.com/grace-weber/|work=www.bbook.com/}}</ref> ''Relix'',<ref>{{cite web|title=ON THE VERGE Grace Weber|url=http://www.relix.com/ontheverge/detail/grace_weber|work=www.relix.com/|date=27 March 2015 }}</ref> ''Entertainment Weekly'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Grace Weber tells us her New York City playlist|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2014/09/05/grace-weber-playlist-new-album|work=Entertainment Weekly's EW.com}}</ref> ''Audio Tree'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Grace Weber Audio Tree Live|url=http://audiotree.tv/session/grace-weber/|work=Audiotree.tv|date=13 April 2023 }}</ref> and ''Kick Kick Snare''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Grace Weber: Till I Hurt You|url=http://kickkicksnare.com/2014/11/04/grace-weber-till-hurt/|work=kickkicksnare.com/|access-date=2018-02-27|archive-date=2016-08-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160829081420/http://kickkicksnare.com/2014/11/04/grace-weber-till-hurt/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2014, Weber was featured as one of BuzzFeed's "11 Independent Musicians Who Are Making a Name for Themselves," described as "old soul with new boogie shoes."<ref>{{cite web|title=11 Independent Musicians Who Are Making A Name For Themselves|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/maxwellhouse/independent-musicians-who-are-making-a-name-for-themselve?b=1#.ivj1wYbrA|work=BuzzFeed| date=29 September 2014 }}</ref> She also showcased at SXSW 2014,<ref>{{cite web|last=Levy|first=Piet|title=South by Southwest 2014 - SXSW 2014 Reviews: Rico Love, Yellow Ostrich, Youngblood Brass Band, Anna Vogelzang, Grace Weber|url=http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/musicandnightlife/sxsw-2014-reviews-rico-love-yellow-ostrich-youngblood-brass-band-anna-vogelzang-grace-weber-b9922654-250501321.html|work=jsonline.com}}</ref> and was featured as one of ''Maxim''{{'}}s "Hot 10".<ref name="maxim" />
In 2015, Weber was named one of New Music Seminars' "Artists on the Verge" along with artists like Wild Adriatic, Twin Peaks and Perfect Pussy. This development was covered by ''Billboard''.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=John Fullbright, Twin Peaks on New Music Seminar's 'Artist on the Verge' Class of 2015|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6480325/new-music-seminar-artist-verge-2015-full-list|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> Also in 2015, Weber performed for the National Music Publishers Association's annual event in Washington, D.C., opening for Lady A.<ref>{{cite web|title=LADY ANTEBELLUM to Headline NMPA Spring Songwriter Showcase|url=https://www.nmpa.org/media/showwhatsnew.asp?id=121|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150415060438/http://www.nmpa.org/media/showwhatsnew.asp?id=121|archive-date=2015-04-15|work=www.nmpa.org}}</ref>
=== Grammy win, Capitol Records signing, and ''A Beautiful Space'': 2016-present === In 2016, Weber wrote "All We Got" (feat. Kanye West and Chicago Children's Choir) for Chance the Rapper's mixtape, ''Coloring Book'', which won Best Rap Album at the 2017 Grammy Awards and earned Weber her first Grammy from The Recording Academy.<ref name="Indie Spotlight: Grace Webber"/> During that time, she featured and wrote on Westside Boogie's song "Prideful" from his mixtape ''Thirst 48 Part II''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 4, 2016|first=Sidney|last=Madden|title=Boogie Reveals 'Thirst 48 Part 2' Mixtape Tracklist, Release Date |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/boogiethirst-48-part-2-mixtape-tracklist-release-date/|access-date=2021-03-24|website=XXL Mag|language=en}}</ref>
In 2017, she performed at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA, alongside Francis and the Lights and Chance the Rapper.<ref>{{Citation|title=May I Have This Dance - Francis and the Lights w/ Grace Weber & Chance the Rapper Live!|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XX1q4XyUd0|language=en|access-date=2021-04-06}}</ref> That same year, she wrote on a remix of Francis and the Lights' "May I Have This Dance", featuring Chance.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Francis & The Lights and Chance the Rapper team up on remix of 'May I Have This Dance'|url=http://diymag.com/2017/05/19/francis-and-the-lights-chance-the-rapper-remix-may-i-have-this-dance|access-date=2021-03-24|website=diymag.com|language=en}}</ref>
Weber also released her critically acclaimed single "More Than Friends" in 2017, which received support from John Mayer<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/graceweber/status/926942617316839424|access-date=2021-04-06|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref> and was deemed a "shining" single by UPROXX.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-11-03|title=Chance The Rapper Collaborator Grace Weber's Debut Single Is Here|url=https://uproxx.com/music/grace-weber-more-than-friends-social-experiment/|access-date=2021-03-24|website=UPROXX|language=en-US}}</ref> Produced by Nate Fox and Nico Segal of The Social Experiment, "More Than Friends" further cemented their ongoing collaborative relationship (along with the group's Peter Cottontale) to craft Weber's debut album.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chesman|first=Donna-Claire|title=How Grace Weber & The Social Experiment Created Some "Special Universe Shit"|url=https://djbooth.net/features/2017-11-02-grace-weber-social-experiment-interview|access-date=2021-03-24|website=DJBooth|date=12 February 2018 |language=en}}</ref> Weber's single "Elated" soon followed, hailed by ''Billboard'' as a "euphoric delight."<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Grace Weber Details Upcoming Album With The Social Experiment, Shares New Single 'Elated': Exclusive|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/grace-weber-elated-upcoming-album-the-social-experiment-8070580/|access-date=2021-03-24|magazine=Billboard|language=en}}</ref>
Weber signed a major label deal with Capitol Records in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-11-27|title=Milwaukee's Grace Weber inks deal with iconic Capitol Records|url=https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/grace-weber-signs-to-capitol|access-date=2021-03-24|website=OnMilwaukee}}</ref> She subsequently dropped a string of successful singles under the label including highlight "Mercy", featuring Vic Mensa.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Weber|first=Grace|title=The Perspective of Mercy: A Guest Editorial by Grace Weber|url=https://djbooth.net/features/2018-12-06-grace-weber-mercy-guest-editorial|access-date=2021-03-24|website=DJBooth|date=6 December 2018 |language=en}}</ref> Weber was also featured on Towkio's song "2 Da Moon" alongside Teddy Jackson around this time.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lyrical Lemonade|url=https://www.lyricallemonade.com/p/2-da-moon-towkio-ft-teddy-jackson-grace-weber|access-date=2021-03-24|website=www.lyricallemonade.com|date=12 February 2018 }}</ref> Later in 2018, she toured with Chance the Rapper as part of Lollapalooza, as well as with Thirdstory, and PJ Morton on his "More Gumbo" North American fall 2018 tour.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-05|title=PJ Morton Announces 'More Gumbo' Fall 2018 Tour|url=https://ratedrnb.com/2018/09/pj-morton-announces-more-gumbo-fall-2018-tour/|access-date=2021-04-06|website=Rated R&B|language=en-US}}</ref> In June 2018, she made her first appearance on NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert alongside GoldLink.
In 2019, Weber embarked on a new journey as an independent artist, starting with the single "Young Love Games."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-01|title=Interview: Grace Weber|url=https://www.koss.com/blog/interview-grace-weber/|access-date=2021-03-24|website=Koss Blog|language=en}}</ref> In the summer of 2020, she released her debut EP ''How Did We Get Here'', which featured standout tracks like "Crazy to Hope", featuring Masego. The EP was praised as "a master class in moving production, radiant vocals and engrossing lyrics" by the ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''.<ref name="Levy">{{Cite web|last=Levy|first=Piet|title=8 Milwaukee albums and songs you have to hear in June, from Grace Weber, Space Raft, Klassik and more|url=https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/06/02/must-hear-milwaukee-albums-and-songs-june-grace-weber-klassik-more/5296367002/|access-date=2021-03-24|website=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|language=en-US}}</ref>
The lead single off her highly-anticipated debut album ''Feels Like Heaven'' "celebrates newfound artistic freedom," according to ''American Songwriter''.<ref name="americansongwriter.com"/> The album's follow-up single "Thru the Fire" features Chance the Rapper and was released on March 26, 2021. ''COMPLEX'' called it "powerful," noting that it puts "her voice on full display."<ref>{{Cite web|title=Premiere: Grace Weber Enlists Chance the Rapper for Gospel-Inspired New Track "Thru the Fire"|url=https://www.complex.com/music/grace-weber-chance-the-rapper-thru-the-fire|access-date=2021-04-06|website=Complex|date=25 March 2021 |language=en}}</ref> On June 11, 2021, she announced her debut album, ''A Beautiful Space'', executive produced by The Social Experiment.
On 29 September 2023, Weber released her second album, ''Paperflower''.
=== Grace Weber's Music Lab === Started by Weber in 2016,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fox|first=Ian|title=In Milwaukee, a station's music education program shows power of community partnerships|url=https://current.org/2018/03/in-milwaukee-a-stations-music-education-program-shows-power-of-community-partnerships/|access-date=2021-03-24|website=Current|date=26 March 2018 |language=en-US}}</ref> the Music Lab is a free monthly music and arts education program and talent accelerator for Milwaukee high school students hosted by musician and DJ B-Free. At the Music Lab, students learn about the music and entertainment industries through featured guests. They collaborate, perform, and build relationships with their peers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=about the lab|url=https://www.gwmusiclab.com/about-the-lab|access-date=2021-03-24|website=Grace Weber's Music Lab|language=en-US}}</ref>
Currently, Grace Weber's Music Lab is one of four grantees nation-wide to receive funding from the U.S. Presidential Scholars Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web|title=PRESS|url=https://www.gwmusiclab.com/press|access-date=2021-03-24|website=Grace Weber's Music Lab|language=en-US|archive-date=2019-11-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191112142918/https://www.gwmusiclab.com/press|url-status=dead}}</ref>
=== Musical influences === In terms of her singing, Weber has noted influences including "strong women": Eva Cassidy, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, and India Arie, whereas her songwriting is inspired by poets including Joni Mitchell, Thom Yorke, and Patty Griffin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.refinery29.com/grace-weber#slide-9|title=Grace Weber — The Soul Singer Straight Out Of Brooklyn|work=Refinery29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tpac.org/spotlight/the-attic-sessions-grace-weber/|title=The Attic Sessions: Grace Weber|work=tpac.org}}</ref>
== Discography == '''Projects''' * ''Hope & Heart'' (2011)<ref name=maxim>{{cite web|url=http://www.maxim.com/women/hot-10-grace-weber|title=The Hot 10: Grace Weber|website=Maxim|first=Alexa|last=Lyons|date=October 21, 2014|access-date=February 27, 2018}}</ref> * ''The Refinery'' (2014)<ref name=maxim/> '''EPs'''
* ''How Did We Get Here'' (2020)<ref name="Levy"/>
'''Albums'''
* ''A Beautiful Space'' (2021) * ''A Beautiful Space (Deluxe)'' (2021) * ''Paperflower'' (2023)<ref>{{Cite web|last=Moore|first=Tyler|title=Grace Weber elevates her artistry on her sophomore album 'Paperflower'|url=https://remixdmagazine.com/grace-weber-sophomore-album-paperflower/|access-date=2024-01-04|website=Remixd Magazine|date=2 October 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref>
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == * {{Official website|graceweber.com}} * {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=mn0002878353|name=Grace Weber}}
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