Who is Grant Knoche? Ex KIDZ BOP member to represent Texas on 'American Song Contest'
If you're all about celebrating state pride, then 'American Song Contest' should most certainly be on your watch list, if it isn't already! NBC's newest reality singing show, hosted by Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson sees musical acts representing all 50 states, five US territories and the nation's capital battle out to see who comes out on top, while celebrating 'the depth and variety of different styles and genres across America.'
Love all things music? Then you might want to check out music-based reality shows such as -- 'Masked Singer', 'American Idol' and 'Alter Ego'.
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Among the performers this week is Texas' Grant Knoche. Here's what you need to know about him!
Who is Grant Knoche?
Representing Texas at the 'American Song Contest' is Grant Knoche. His hometown is Frisco, Texas, although he currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Knoche is certainly a familiar face, seeing that he was previously a part of KIDZ BOP. Kidz Bop is an American children’s music group composed like a music brand that produces family-friendly cover versions of pop songs and related media. Apart from being a singer, he is also a self-taught piano player, seeing that he learned how to play by watching YouTube tutorials online. He is also a dancer, seeing that he's been performing since age seven and notes that his favorite style is hip hop.
As per his NBC bio -- "Grant Knoche, 19, taught himself to write and produce in his childhood bedroom and he hasn't looked back since. Grant's synth-driven, deep bass and intimate pop songs have all been written and produced by him. On his way to gathering over 900,000 followers, Grant has spent most of his life on the road performing more than 160 shows across America, including on "Today," at Radio City Music Hall, Woodstock and many other locales. Grant's debut EP, "Color Me Blue," has been featured on multiple top playlists and he was recently called out by Ones to Watch as "One of today's finest rising pop stars." Grant's excited to represent his home state of Texas."
Is Grant Knoche on Instagram?
Yes, Grant Knoche is on Instagram, you can follow him @grantknoche. Knoche will be performing his song 'Mr Independent' at 'American Song Contest'.
'American Song Contest' airs on Monday, at 8/7c on NBC. You can vote for your favorite performances on the NBC website, the NBC app and TikTok. You can also stream your favorite artists' songs on your preferred music streaming app.
