At just 14 years-old, Greyson Chance has
accomplished more than many musicians can hope for in their careers; two
successful North American tours, performing at the White House, national
television appearances on “Good Morning America,” “The Ellen DeGeneres
Show,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” “CBS Early Show,” and,
most recently, the release of his debut album Hold On ‘Til The Night fromeleveneleven/Maverick/Streamline/Geffen.
Much of Chance’s celebrity began with a
fortuitous YouTube post of a performance by the stage-ready 6th grader
for his fellow students of Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi,” but the
whirlwind of expsoure and international opportunities that ensued for this
Edmond, Oklahoma native have been such that can only be earned by his sheer
talent: “Chance’s gripping falsetto and seasoned vocal style bellie his age…” (US
Weekly).
Now, with a critically-acclaimed debut album, which
boasts a debut single “Waiting Outside the Lines,” that sold over 160 thousand
copies to date and was the #1 physical single in the country for four straight
weeks; topping media lists for young talent to keep an eye on; and a recent
stint acting on the hit primetime FOX Television show Raising Hope, which
he hopes to parlay into exploring acting further, Chance has become a household
name.
The now infamous performance of “Paparazzi” in April
2010 went on to become YouTube’s #3 most popular video of 2010 and has received
nearly 45 million views to date. Catching the eye of a producer at “The Ellen
DeGeneres Show,” led to Chance’s first guest appearance and a fateful
return a week later, where DeGeneres announced that she had signed Greyson as
the first artist on her newly formed label, eleveneleven. The rest – as they
say – is history. Chance has now appeared on “Ellen” eight times,
which includes debuts of his singles “Waiting Outside the Lines” and “Unfriend You;” toured
North America with fellow teens iCarly’s Miranda Cosgrove, pop star Cody
Simpson and Big Time Rush; and most recently, performed for theCampaign for
Human Rights with President Obama in attendance in November and atVariety’s Power
of Youth benefit. Chance will be honored in Pop
Star Magazine’s ’12 in 12’ issue in January 2012.
Of his live performance, The Washington Post says
“catching Chance [perform] at this stage in his career is akin to watching a
thoroughbred of impeccable breeding gallop as a yearling. He doesn’t have his
legs under him yet, and stumbles are possible, but the raw materials are such
that it’s hard to bet against him running with the big boys in a few years.”
“Without Ellen, none of this would have happened. She's been so
supportive of me and my music from the very beginning, and has also become an
amazing friend!” says Chance.
The release of his debut Hold On ‘Til The
Night was recorded in Los Angeles with famed producers such as The
Matrix (Christina Aguilera, Avril Lavigne, Jason Mraz, Britney Spears) and
Billy Steinberg (Enrique Iglesias, Katherine McPhee, Miranda Cosgrove).
Unlike many teen artists, Chance took on much of the writing:
"Writing and recording this album has been such a fun and exciting journey!”
said Chance. “I've put so much hard work into it and I am so glad to have music
out there for my fans. It's about overcoming fears but always powering through,
and I think it's a message my fans really relate to.” Entertainment
Weekly says, “Chance reveals a surprisingly mature voice.”
The album, which Rolling Stone magazine
called a “potential blockbuster of a debut,” not only showcases Chance’s
talents as a songwriter, vocalist and piano player but also his wide range of
influences. From the empowerment ballad “Waiting Outside the Lines” to
the light-hearted up tempo “Little London Girl,” Hold On ‘Til The Night takes
the listener on a journey of teenage love and heartbreak complete with
undeniably catchy hooks and Chance’s signature powerful vocals.
“This prodigy makes an impressive debut that owes as much to
Coldplay as Bieber,” saidPeople Magazine.
Looking forward to more exciting projects for fans in 2012, Chance
is currently in the studio working on writing and recording more music and
plans to make more television appearances.

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