Mountain Stage (NPR) NewSong
2009 Winner
International Folk Alliance Conference
2010 Official Showcase Artist
Curious about how Folk Alliance went? Check out new videos and read Grace's features in:
The Troubadour Series & WFUV Public Radio
'It might be expected that the daughter of singer/songwriter Pierce Pettis would make music that's both brainy and quietly spiritual. Grace Pettis displays a winning idealism and an awareness of the world's injustices. 'Nine to Five Girl' is a bittersweet portrait of a harried working woman that earned Pettis top honors in the 2009 Mountain Stage NewSong Songwriting Competition. The rock-tinged 'Heard Enough Now' confronts an authority figure with a defiantly questioning attitude. More introspective are the dreamily jazzy 'A Bird May Love' and the ruminative, Sarah McLachlan-esque 'The Gypsy's Code.' 'What you Didn't Want to Know' is an engaging slice of lovelorn torment. While Grace can't be called carefree in attitude, she does allow herself a lighthearted moment with 'Italy,' a sunny travelogue. All the tunes benefit from Pettis' clear, emotive vocals, distinguished by her keening upper range. Grace Pettis is heartfelt and free from affectation and its fresh outlook is its strength.'
-Official Itunes Review
Red House SXSW Party!
@ Mother Egan's Irish Pub
March 19, 12:00-6:00 PM
Grace Pettis, Ray Bonneville,
Carrie Elkin, Jimmy LaFave,
Natalia Zukerman, The Pines,
Indie.Alt.Real Round w/The Wailin' Jennys' Ruth Moody, Danny Schmidt & The Pines!
Blue Rock Birthday Party!
Private Party
March 20, 1:00-6:00 PM
Carrie Elkin, Natalia Zukerman,
Ruth Moody, Billy Crockett,
Grace Pettis, Anais Mitchell,
Colin Brooks and Sam Baker
'In the marriage of word and melody, Grace Pettis sets the bar at a jaw-dropping high level...I can't force you to purchase a copy of this gem encrusted Grace Pettis. If you do I can guarantee a musical voyage that will have you pressing the repeat button with regularity.'
-Arthur Wood of Maverick Magazine, UK
'This first outing for Grace Pettis is just great...These are fine songs from a brave, transparent young woman. She has a voice that reminds me of Karla Bonoff or a young Linda Ronstadt.'
-Larry Baumgartner of Victory Review Acoustic Music Magazine
'Songs like the opener 'The Gypsy's Code' possess the dusky Western folk sound of Patty Griffin and Kate Rusby, and Grace's voice has a warm lilt similar to Beth Nielson Chapman.'
-Victoria McCabe of Muruch.com
'...it certainly lives up to the family name. This selection of guitar-and-vocal-driven folk songs stands on its own feet, with soulful lyrics...'
-Image Update
Grace Pettis is the 22-year-old daughter of Pierce Pettis, and has just released her debut, self-titled CD, Grace Pettis, on the Blue Rock Artists label. Already, Grace has begun to earn national recognition, with her 2009 win at the Mountain Stage NewSong Songwriting Competition. Grace performed on the prestigious Mountain Stage radio show for NPR, and was also awarded NewSong's 'best song' award for her 'Nine to Five Girl.'
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Grace is doing her own booking, for the time being: grace.pettis (at) gmail.com
Management:
No manager either: grace.pettis (at) gmail.com
Publicist:
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Hair stylist/Nutritionist/Voice Coach/Answerer of All Questions from Web Site Visitors:
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