After 13-year-old Greyson Chance posted a YouTube clip of himself performing Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” in April, he never dreamed that a video could become a viral sensation being viewed by more than 28 million people.
From posting that one YouTube video, his obvious talent shined through after his invitation to perform on The Ellen Degeneres Show. Before performing his Lady Gaga cover, he talked with Ellen about what inspires him along with receiving encouraging words from Lady Gaga herself, who advised him to “work really hard, be focused, and stay away from girls,” adding what had already become readily apparent: “You’ve already won over everyone’s hearts.”
In just a few short months, Greyson became a well-liked star. After being invited back to The Ellen Show for a second time, DeGeneres announced “he was to become the first artist signed to her newly formed label eleveneleven Records, which will release his first single this fall on eleveneleven, Maverick and Geffen Records.”
“This is my dream and I’m living it,” Greyson says. “I’ve never wanted to do anything else except write songs and perform them.”
Greyson was over inspired after seeing Lady Gaga perform “Paparazzi” at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. “I was awestruck by her performance,” he says. “I love her sense of drama and theatricality, plus she’s an amazing singer and piano player.”
His first hit video is now up to 52,277,459 views. With his new single that was just released on Ellen this month already having 286,729 views along with being available to purchase on iTunes. This kid is truly inspirational to me along with the gift he was given of being talented and having great stage presence. It’s so obvious that he has a passion for music, works hard, and wants to please others with his music. I have so much respect for him as an artist and the fact that he started out at such a young age. He is a prime example of why music programs in schools should be supported and the talent that comes within it.
Information taken from: GREYSON CHANCE - Official Site
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