Grace Potter
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Grace Potter performs at The Pageant in St. Louis, MO.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Grace Potter |
| Born |
June 20, 1983 Waitsfield, Vermont, United States |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, organ |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Associated acts | Grace Potter and the Nocturnals |
| Website | www |
Grace Potter (born June 20, 1983) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actress who formed Grace Potter and the Nocturnals in 2002. Potter released her debut solo record Original Soul on 2004 via Grace Potter Music. In 2011, Potter and Higher Ground founded Grand Point North music festival in Burlington, Vermont. The music festival celebrates local acts, promotes area businesses and has attracted national performing artists, including The Avett Brothers, The Flaming Lips, Trampled By Turtles, Gov't Mule and more.
Throughout her career, Potter has championed the Alzheimer's Association in honor of her paternal grandfather's battle with Alzheimer's disease. She frequently participates in the "Night At Sardi's" annual fundraiser in Los Angeles, CA.
Since the formation of Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Potter has gained notability as a singer-songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and actress.
As an actress, Potter appeared in an episode of One Tree Hill, performing her original song "Apologies." In 2010, Potter wrote and recorded "Something That I Want" for the end credits to Disney's animated feature Tangled. The following year, Potter was the voice of Carol in Disney's Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice, for which she also wrote and recorded "Naughty, Naughty Children (Better Start Actin' Nice)." Potter has made guest appearances on ABC's The Chew in 2012 and 2015. In 2015, Potter performed The Star-Spangled Banner during Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots' season opener. On January 25, 2016, Conan O'Brien aired an hour-long special episode of Conan (talk show) on TBS that chronicled a trip the comedian made to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar; he was joined by First Lady Michelle Obama with Potter as his musical guest.
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