Conan Gray
Pop Singer
Conan Lee Gray is an American singer and songwriter. Born in Lemon Grove, California and raised in Georgetown, Texas, he began uploading vlogs, covers and original songs to YouTube as a teenager. Gray signed a record deal with Republic Records in 2018, where he released his debut EP Sunset Season.
About
Conan Gray was born on December 5, 1998, in San Diego, California. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius and his ethnicity is mixed (half Japanese and half Irish). Growing up, Gray moved around a lot due to his family's military background. He attended high school in Georgetown, Texas, where he found an interest in music at the age of 14.
Gray released his first EP "Sunset Season" in 2018. In 2019, he released his debut single "Idle Town," which became a viral hit overnight. He followed up with another successful single "The Cut That Always Bleed." This song was featured on the soundtrack for the Netflix original movie To All The Boys I've Loved Before. Later that year, Gray released his debut album "Kid Krow," which debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and earned him critical acclaim from fans and critics alike.
In addition to making music, Gray has also made appearances on various television shows such as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He is an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness and LGBTQ+ rights and equality. He has been nominated for several awards including Best Pop Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards and Best New Artist at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Life Timeline
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1998</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Conan Gray is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On December 5, 1998, Conan Gray was born in San Diego, California.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2017</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">First Single ‘Idle Town’ Released</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">In 2017, Gray released his first single ‘Idle Town’ on YouTube, which quickly gained traction.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2018</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">EP ‘Sunset Season’ Released</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Gray released his debut EP ‘Sunset Season’ which featured singles like ‘Generation Why’ and ‘Crush Culture.’</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2019</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Debut Album ‘Kid Krow’ Released</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Gray releases his debut album ‘Kid Krow’ which includes the singles ‘Maniac’, ‘Comfort Crowd’, and ‘Heather.’ </p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist </h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Gray is nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2021</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Released Second Album 'The Story of May' </h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Gray releases his second album 'The Story of May' which features singles like 'Wish You Were Sober', 'Heather', and 'Fight or Flight'.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2021</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Comes out as Gay</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Gray publicly comes out as gay on social media and speaks out about the importance of celebrating diversity.</p></div>
Why We Love Them
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> He's an Inspiring Artist</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Conan Gray is an inspiring artist. His music tackles complex emotions and topics with grace, and his lyrics are always thoughtful and meaningful. He also has a great vocal range that helps to emphasize the emotion in his songs.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> He's Funny</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Conan Gray is extremely funny. Not only does he make light of serious issues in his music videos, but he’s also an engaging and entertaining live performer who knows how to work a crowd. He always keeps it lighthearted and fun.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> He Connects With His Fans</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Conan Gray is very connected to his fans. He often streams on YouTube, shares behind the scenes footage on social media, and even holds fan events where he personally gets to meet his supporters. This level of connection makes him an even more beloved artist.</p></div>
Interesting Facts
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> First Album Debuted at Number One</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Conan Gray's debut album, "Kid Krow," debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in 2020.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> Started Writing Songs at Age 13</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Conan Gray began writing songs at the age of 13 and released his first single, "Idle Town," when he was 16.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> First Singles Streamed on Spotify</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Gray's first singles, "Idle Town" and "The Story," were streamed more than 50 million times on Spotify.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Co-wrote with Troye Sivan</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Conan Gray co-wrote the song "Youth" for pop singer Troye Sivan's 2018 album "Bloom".</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">5.</span> Was Homeschooled Until College</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Conan Gray was homeschooled until college and graduated from a Texas high school in 2017.</p></div>
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