Conan Gray

Conan Gray's debut album, Kid Krow, immediately shot into the US top 10 upon its release. It made him the most successful American newcomer of 2020. The singer also charted in most European countries with his debut. Almost overnight, Conan Gray became a global star. He was helped along by his idol, Taylor Swift. On her Instagram page, she posted an enthusiastic review of the album, particularly praising the song "Wish You Were Sober." A very cooperative gesture from the singer.

The singer was born on December 5, 1998, and lived successively in California and Japan, before spending much of his childhood in Texas. He initially rose to prominence through his social media presence. He vlogged about everyday life and regularly posted one of his songs. This generated interest in the music industry, and in 2018, he released his debut album, Sunset Season—an EP full of dreamy, fragile pop songs. The following year, Conan Gray, opening for Panic! At The Disco, also proved to be a live star in the making. This sparked a promise that was more than fulfilled with his debut album, Kid Krow.

The success only grew thanks to the 2022 album Superache, which featured the singles "Astronomy," "People Watching," "Jigsaw," "Memories," and "Yours." Fans and media alike responded enthusiastically to the quality of the songs and the candid lyrics. The 2024 release "Found Heaven" demonstrates the singer's continued development. The synth-pop of the '80s is a stronger influence than ever, while the tone of his lyrics is strikingly optimistic this time around. "Alley Rose," the album's fifth single, even drew comparisons to the Elton John of the '70s. A sold-out world tour, including a performance at New York's prestigious Madison Square Garden, capped another banner year for the young singer.