Grace VanderWaal Performs 'Clearly'

The American singer-songwriter plays her new single 'Clearly' with some help from Jon Batiste & Stay Human.
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[@littlethings6934]

A small part of the full performance is missing in here. She got standing ovation from everyone in the hall.

[@Hypermarlin]

Can we keep this voted up everyone. Important point!

[@littlethings6934]

Hypermarlin yes

[@rosswinslow4595]

with Standing O: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o568kqGgZtyhi8U

[@donsimpson3565]

Thought the same

[@ryangrider9607]

When does she NOT get a standing ovation?? That young lady has a powerful voice AND she is an incredible song writer! And yes, I know this is an adaptation of an older song, but it is not a cover. It’s a reimagining of it and it’s completely awesome!

[@hhgg28]

It is NOT a cover, it is a re-adaptation of the song. The lyrics were written by Grace. It was authoriced by Nash. And it is fantastic. Grace development is incredible. Outstanding.

[@TedJustTed47]

I love grace I think she's wonderful she's becoming a better singer every time I see her but this song is awful why do they wedge that stolen hook into it she's written way better songs than this love her not a fan of the song

[@jameshall9873]

TedJustTed47 u didn't listen to the words of the song did you??u need to replay it a listen to the words

[@TedJustTed47]

Thanks I did listen very carefully. I know it's not the same but why did they stick this old hook into her new song? I think she has much better songs and to me who is a fan of the original "I can see clearly now" this feels weird. I wish they would push "Clay" or one of her other great songs. I hope the best for her, she is great.

[@TedJustTed47]

Yeah absolutely she is amazing she's been writing what I considered great song since she was like 11? which is awesome. The fact that there were 4 writers working on this song explains a lot to me it feels like a lot of parts mushed together too many cooks in the kitchen in my opinion but again she is amazing

[@master106]

Idk why people are saying it’s not a cover. It’s an adaptation but it is still a cover. “a new performance or recording by someone other than the original artist or composer of a previously recorded, commercially released song.”

[@CarlosRodriguez-dd4sb]

I still see the young girl, ukulele in hand, that stole our hearts. Well done.

[@HWARHWARHWAR]

Carlos Rodriguez Si! Ella sigue el consejo de Howie Mandel "tu mundo nunca será igual, pero has llegado hasta acá porque tu eres tu! Escucha tu corazon, escucha a tus Padres y nunca cambies!

[@g.m.c.6606]

Clearly, she was born to write, sing, perform, & bring the world joy.

[@KimPatts]

No auto-tune. No gimmicks. Just perfection. Great job to all.

[@celineng4935]

it's not a cover. it's an adaptation/extrapolation. she wrote the bridge's lyrics and melody and the song is about overcoming depression and anxiety

[@alanhebburn2343]

With Johnny Nash's permission..

[@222_brandy]

Grace is awesome! I'm not saying there is anything wrong with her or that song in any way. She only changed a few words. That song is from 1973 and it is by Johnny Nash. It's a wonderful song and I'm glad it's back. The best video is from a show called the Midnight Special.

[@cbrend22]

B Hope she changed All of the words except for the first and last lines of the chorus, including the bridge

[@alanhebburn2343]

It was a hit in 1972 ,i remember it i was 17 at the time ...

[@V0r4xiz]

Because 8yo's know so much about depression :)

[@denispelletier4381]

Grace heal our soul when she sing her songs. Thank you Grace.

[@andrenaray9853]

Denis Pelletier agree

[@goldenclaw_]

Grace live is another level ! I mean how many singers sound that good when they sing live ? Shows you how raw and pretty untouched is the studio version.

[@Cal99ers]

Grace has changed songs live but she basically sounds just like the originals in her live shows

[@clairehall5104]

when she's better live, you know it's talent

[@user-ed9ej5vb6s]

That's what I was thinking!

[@diggler2002]

The America's Got Talent videos are better than the studio recording because the audience goes off!

[@reyfun7869]

Literally.

[@eunnue9221]

I love the fact that she's dancing to her song. And enjoying it. This live is amazing. 2 years has changed her into a confident artist

[@hewhoiswithoutname]

God Damn! I remember a few years ago she was an incredibly talented yet very nervous girl on AGT and now.... Just wow. She has become an incredibly talented young star with an extremely bright future.

[@hellotime3394]

You want to take a new journey. Google Daneliya Tuleshova. I guess you should start with her audition at voice kids. And try to take it step by step to get full experience.

[@hellotime3394]

A few days ago she walked the red carpet with John Travolta and Michael Bolton at the bravo awards. She sing the song a million voices. But save this for last start when she was 10 voice she is 12 now my favorite is her sia cover of everyday is Christmas

[@MoreSherylCrow]

I am always dazzled by pretty much everything she does and this is no exception. She still has that incredible mix of being a very young lady and being a wise old soul, with a powerful ability to communicate emotion. Even the band was drawn into it. I wondered if she had been somehow tethered to NBC Universal, but now with an appearance on one of CBS's top shows, that concern is gone. We may see more of her in the near future.

[@Sartorri4666]

MoreSherylCrow We will see a lot more. She's touring with Imagine Dragons this summer. 👍

[@osovagabundo1]

She also broke from 3rd Brain management and is with a large group with dozens and dozens of major names

[@Sartorri4666]

Oso Wallman Do you know the name of her new management team?

[@osovagabundo1]

im trying to remember. it was a thread i followed a couple months ago and cant find again. but i do remeber digging around on the company site and it was impressive. i wonder if it made the Imagine Dragon thing happen

[@dylanfairus1148]

drama india thapki 90

[@pibegonzalez]

This girl is freaking amazing

[@Jakimovich]

She is one of the only singers that sounds as good if not better live than the studio version

[@ExoticTrinity]

Aurora too are in ✌️

[@donaldstrang1016]

Absolutely Agree 100%

[@lolmostdenfitly]

So talented 😌

[@overwicked2190]

I dont understand ur grammar

[@trxcs9478]

OVER Wicked Wdym, the grammar is great

[@rosswinslow4595]

It just doesn't get any better than a live performance from the Amazing Grace VanderWaal! We who have found Grace are truly blessed!!

[@LalaMisy]

There are musicians and then there are artists. Artists whole being become the instrument. This is Grace💕💜!

[@nutella3356]

Yes, carol nelson only a child would type in all caps right. You type like a jealous child. Or should I say jealous troll?

[@coolbreez1214]

carol nelson she does play it different ways. Also she's getting better all the time. Keep in mind she started paying it at 11. At 12 she was a million air. At 14 she became the youngest ever Fender signature artist... just saying ☺...go Grace.

[@kemaskitchen1390]

ALL I DO IS CRY AS I WATCH AND LISTEN TO LITTLE GRACE SINGS .......... WHO ELSE FELT THAT WAY?

[@caltoo2717]

A lot of people are trying to figure out what Grace is doing that makes our tears flow, I guess it's a Queen G. thing

[@jespellbnd]

a 70 yr old me!

[@OBear07]

this young woman is phenomenal. i saw the AGT season she was on, and it was clear to everyone that she was special.

[@Beast-bf4cl]

carol nelson I think someone else said "Ignore the hateful trolls on social media.

[@a.n.d.e.r.s]

i'm fallin' for this voice. once again and again and again....

[@samuskaskt]

Just look to the reaction of the band, all they are smiling and "surprised" w the grace performance, dam just a treasure this girl is!

[@toddkratzer7953]

The first time I heard Grace sing on AGT I knew she was special. I don't know why but this young woman makes me cry every time I hear her sing an emotional song. Grace has a very deep beautiful soul.

[@hey8454]

SHE'S SO GOOD. I CAN'T GET OVER HER BEAUTY AND VOICE AND PERSONALITY AND EVERYTHING NDJDJSJ

[@zappenduster6405]

This... girl.... IS THE DEFINITION OF MUSIC!!!

[@donjindra]

Herr, Exactly. She's showing everyone how music should be done. We're watching a once-per-century musician develop before our eyes.

[@gregcadman6102]

peter nope he is correct have not seen a artist like this in ages

[@janeriksson6790]

Greg Cadman k

[@Beast-bf4cl]

carol nelson you are the definition of TROLL.

[@donjindra]

carol, The original Nash song is lightweight. Grace and the other writers have given it much needed depth. Btw, do your research. This song is dramatically different. And she can't be sued. Nash gave his permission and he's credited for his part.

[@tiarachaves6217]

Just amazing! Perfect! I love this song!

[@Hypermarlin]

Honestly this iconic performance will be looked back on from future time as being truly ground breaking. Each time I listen it just gets better.

[@petesahli3967]

Grace needs a band like that, it really enhances her songs and voice

[@donjindra]

Minus the piano player.

[@AlanTauber-DrumConnection]

I agree with that and I think everyone knows that the musicians will rise to a new level. Maybe adding an instrument? Changing it up? No Uke?

[@TheJasminCalifornia]

her voice is absolutely stunning, I could listen to this song all day

[@rosswinslow4595]

It just doesn't get any better than a live performance from the incomparable Grace VanderWaal! We who have found Grace are truly Blessed!

[@QKaty]

This was absolutely astonishing..so emotional and heart-felt. Masterpiece performance. I dont think the people there in the audience understand how lucky they were that day to be able to see her live singing this beautiful song. OMG I love Grace VanderWaal. There is something really special about her. Lovely Dress. Lovely Lady.

[@alanhebburn2343]

Grace got a standing o after this so i think they probably do understand lol

[@Hypermarlin]

Catarina, here's the standing ovation version - important last few seconds... kzbin.info/www/bejne/o568kqGgZtyhi8U

[@alanhebburn2343]

Where??? lol

[@Hypermarlin]

Oops kzbin.info/www/bejne/o568kqGgZtyhi8U

[@geoparkerone6054]

Love the band most are friends of ours from N.Orleans. great bass player totally rocks this.The guy's in the band say that the entire audience went nuts just took a minute. Grace has that effect on people she is indeed rare.

[@ivanbuceta6737]

So cool!!! Thanks for the info.

[@user-ed9ej5vb6s]

Really looks like they are enjoying performing with her

[@The_One_Cosmos]

Grace is one of my favorite discoveries off any of the talent shows on t.v. ever. I love me some Grace!

[@armandoribeiro1181]

Well for sure the world now knows her name, she is no longer just that shy young girl that won an american talent show, but an amazing artist that does her music with emotion and passion and shares the love of music with all of us! Grace was what the music industry has been needing desperately for so many years. She made me love music again and i think im far from being the only one in this case, and if you needed more proofs of all this, its right here on this video, but in also so many others, id suggest a look at her live concerts videos...trust me it will blow your mind even more.

[@carmonaida6765]

Armando Ribeiro She made me Love music again, ever since Karen Carpenter. Only Grace IS really something else!! I get really very emotional, about her. 🌹

[@armandoribeiro1181]

Carmona Ida yes same with me...cause she sings with her heart, she puts emotion in her music she gives it a life and soul of her own...and when she hits those high notes in a song...wow...it just blows u away!

[@armandoribeiro1181]

rhart123 too right, and its just the beginning, she is set to go far and leave her mark in the music industry, she brings a fresh air to the music and makes it become real again, close to the heart and emotions, just as music shall allways be. And you know whats better? She will never be perfect! Thats what makes her special...she is real! She never sings the same song twice the exact same way, she sometimes messes up a phrase...and thats just perfect that shows she is as real as she can be...and she has a huge talent and a unique voice that gets better with each passing day. Gone is the time when she was just the agt season 11 winner...today she is way more than that...and they better get her a nametag, cause we all know her name now...so she better aswell! 😂

[@armandoribeiro1181]

carol nelson well you dont like then no1 obliges u to listen. And youll be hearing about her not only on Agt but all around, and yes she wrote all of her songs...google is your friend...educate yourself before posting hatefull nonsense like that...btw guess who had an EP and an LP placed on billboard top 200, with the EP even being classed #9? Guess whoos opening for Imagine Dragons all throughout their north american Evolve tour...yup and thats just the beginning...like i say, dont like her, its your right, but educate yourself if you wanna criticize

[@amandaalfaro4171]

Love her soooo much!!!! 😍

[@lorrieross2410]

She's amazing!!! Her song Beautiful Thing is so so so much like me and my sister!

[@KJFolly]

I'm not a huge fan or anything, but serious props to her for keeping at it with such passion, not to mention staying so relevant.

[@oldnordy]

And with that class of band, nonetheless!

[@lockekappa500]

I think that even someone who's not a huge fan of someone to go out of their way to appreciate what shes doing says alot about her. We all enjoy what we enjoy, thats what makes this world such an adventure.

[@Hypermarlin]

Benjamin, good point. KillJoyMatt, big shout out to you. How are you doing on your journey to being a fan (as James Smith says it's going to happen sooner or later). Here are two more to keep you going: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZTGfo2uoNaGZrM and kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpvcoqifhrx5aK8. You will be trapped, and never escape, but that's OK as it's a nice place to be.

[@unicornloverlover7840]

ikr grace is just Amazing humble and smart 😊

[@rosemaryterry4239]

I think she's AWESOME

[@yoyofajardo1728]

One thing i cannot change.,watching and listening to the music of grace vanderwall shes so amazing love yah !!!(philippines)

[@emilyh.8581]

I have no words. That was just amazing. I love you Grace!

[@markoliver5789]

Wow.. kind of speechless. She is incredible. That's the best thing I've heard in years. Kind of gives you hope for the future of music. Can't wait to hear more from her. Thanks for featuring her!

[@markoliver5789]

I keep seeing Taylor Swift comparisons for her. Sorry, but this girl is way beyond that. At 14, she is already at another level honestly from 99% of the artists out there that I've heard.. no comparison. A once in a generation artist and songwriter.

[@DeanColding]

Sounds like you have already found your way to some of Graces videos. Just to help out here is a couple links in case you missed something. The video that started it all: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3_bgGyDpbZlrKM Her personal Channel :kzbin.info/door/2qc1KM4zgRoOpysqVEaNbwfeatured Her performance at Vidcon the day she released Moonlight. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5OalKKQdpKioas

[@DeanColding]

And as to the Taylor Swift comparison, it was revealed that Simon was referring to her future success as an artist.

[@markoliver5789]

Yes, I immediately went and listened to more of her stuff. She is in fact an amazing artist and writer. Thanks for the info!

[@markoliver5789]

And yes, I can see how her potential career could be compared to Taylor Swifts. They both have that intangible something that sets them apart. I just feel this girl is way more talented and unique. Thanks again :)

[@edreyes5500]

Yes, *Miracles Do Happen!* And it could not happen to a better person! It all started at age 12. And now at age 14, she's on her way to super celebrity status. Singer-songwriter-musician, Grace Vanderwaal, is positioning herself to dominate the music industry by writing her own music and co-directing her music videos. With 2 albums, sold-out concerts, and multi awards winner in just 2 years, this is truly Just the Beginning!

[@rosswinslow4595]

Nice synopsis ed!

[@jimwade7680]

You forgot one thing.... greatest person in the world

[@marlenenodinesheisamazingt5588]

ed reyes Courtney is only thirteen she was signed by record deal by Simon cowbell and she kicks major assss!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jamessmithe5490]

You can't see it in this clip but Grace gets a standing ovation, and a well deserved one.

[@NalteX]

The thing I absolutely love about Grace beside the fact that she has an amazing and unique voice, is that you can see how much fun she is having up on stage. She is 100% into the song and the performance, and you can clearly see that she loves it!

[@upauupau7697]

tearfalls evrytime i hear grace's voice . . .so proud of her. . . .like her older brother. . . . .

[@jobutl]

Love her sound and her song writing and her attitude...superstar in the making.

[@Twistedpeppermint99]

The voice The confidence The dress Her stage presence This young lady has it all. So proud of her! AGT and America, you voted for the right one last year.. Well done, Grace! Keep on going and please stay true to yourself. Don't compromise for anyone.

[@brookedean987]

Amazing person amazing singer amazing music 🎵

[@lucasfonseca5887]

Your song is in a soap opera in Brazil! I was very happy when I heard! you are a worldwide success !!!

[@merlegoetz2531]

I have heard some isolated, non-enhanced tracks of so-called great singers (take that Beyonce) that are very weak. Grace is the real deal whether sitting on her back porch just her and her ukulele or with a full orchestra backing her up. I am 67 years old and she can speak to an old bugger like me as well as to her contemporaries, that folks is a rare talent and gift.

[@caltoo2717]

Kids aren't used to hearing singers as authentic as the 50s and 60s singers like Grace that's why they get away with autotune. If it wasn't for people exposing autotune on yt kids would never know

[@lazerlazer]

I love how Grace shook Steven’s hand at the end. Like a classy Lady. Grace has talent AND class and that makes her the consummate professional.

[@erisa8407]

Beautiful! Soulful! BEAUTIFUL!! ❤

[@benm5221]

Yessssssssssssss! GRACE! Another wonderful performance by Grace. So cool to have John and the entire band backing her! I hope Grace was happy with the performance too. Made my day!

[@brutyre]

Mind boggling. She's so good in every way.

[@danhkom9703]

Grace is very original in her own ways and especially at her age. From her voice to her lyrics. She doesn't sound like a 14 year old. Record producers would push her into doing a pop song or songs that well generate popularity. Very glad she has stuck with her guts and don't let anyone tell her otherwise. She is original and has so much to show for. Her own KZbin Subscribers went from 1.6mil in '17 today she's at 2.6mil. Her "Clearly" song video is at 4.2 mil viewers. Thats a big Wow!

[@Simone.Giannini]

I agree, I hope business downs't change her soul. Too many shraks

[@JeevesReturns]

Huge voice from such a small person. I wish her well and sincerely hope that fame doesn’t do to her what it’s done to so many. Stay true to who you are, Grace.

[@Cal99ers]

She reminds me of Carol Burnett and Carol's head never swelled, she just got better and better

[@Jaisee14]

Fame and Hollyweird changed her. She's talented but a LOON. When one has to change her ways in order to fit in with the freaks out in Hollyweird than that confirms that they lack common sense. Her values all went out the door and now she embraces the WOKE bullshit. Her parents failed her.

[@Jeff_674]

@@Jaisee14 The only "loon" here is you with your repeated closed-minded nonsense. Grace didn't "throw out her values." You just never knew what they were, and now you can't accept them. It would seem your own parents failed you

[@mejeruchst]

I just watched the Late Show with Stephen Colbert episode I'd recorded a few days ago, and I couldn't stop rewinding it to listen to this song again... and again... and again... what an amazing song from an incredible young lady! Just... WOW!!!

[@Hypermarlin]

Mejeruchst - if you want to go on a journey to discover more of Grace VanderWaal, you have some fun ahead of you. You may end up hooked but that's OK as it's a nice place to be. You could start with listening to her first EP "Perfectly Imperfect" (written aged 12). Try her LP "Just The Beginning" (aged 13) and sample a couple of tracks e.g. "Darkness Keeps Chasing Me" and "Escape My Mind" or "Sick of Being Told" for a mix or serious and fun stuff. Try "MTV Push" cover of "River" - utterly superb. Her songs are used in advertising now too. Try Story of Lucy (Windex), the 3 minute version of the advert. She appeals to everyone (I'm ancient) not just teenagers. Oh and she's supporting Imagine Dragons US stadium tour this summer. 40 venues, 750,000 people. She is awesome.

[@mejeruchst]

Thank you for your suggestions! I saw her on America's Got Talent, but if someone else here hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have put two and two together... I didn't recognize her, and I never watched the AGT finale episode (DVR deleted it before I got to it). Besides what I saw on AGT, "Clearly" is the only song I've seen of hers, so I really appreciate your guide and info. I didn't know much (er, any) of what you mentioned. And btw, I'm ancient too... well, relatively speaking (54). Apparently age doesn't ruin good taste in music! ;0)

[@skepto-o-punk8286]

I think it is best to start here, right? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3_bgGyDpbZlrKM

[@Hypermarlin]

Skepto that's the very public start, yes, but Grace has some older tunes on YT as well from before she was on TV. Try this kzbin.info/door/2qc1KM4zgRoOpysqVEaNbwvideos?sort=da&view=0&flow=grid which is her channel sorted by oldest. Look for Miss You and 12 Stars.

[@Hypermarlin]

Mejeruchst - sorry just saw your reply. Hope you are having fun with Grace's back catalogue. 59 next week for me ...

[@lauraamante1044]

Wow ! Only 14 yrs old and singing like a professional! She has grown so much from AGT! I can't wait to see her future. That performance was beautiful ! Love it

[@sergioalvarado8797]

Laura Amante. She is so talented and not wait for the future shes has done to much since won agt,and you dont gona belive what you missed

[@rosswinslow4595]

she IS a professional....... AND a Jr HS student! Coming to a city near you with Imagine Dragons this Summer!

[@Beast-bf4cl]

carol nelson Stop just stop you are making a real ass of yourself. Unless that was your intention.

[@gerry_atric]

@carol nelson you are everywhere on these threads, trashing this little kid. U probably like starting fights at kids sporting events. Ur just a pathetic troll that doesn't know real talent. Gd luck finding your way back under the bridge, ya friggin loser.

[@tmase2332]

Wow I think she did an awesome job! Love the song and her voice.

[@philipcote4763]

Lovely.... What a talent! Thank you Grace and Stay Human. Love these!

[@RipRoarLB]

I love the way she ends her words in the song, with a fade out, but it is so crisp. I first heard it in her song "Clay" on AGT, it made me fully realize her vocal talent and control.

[@Hypermarlin]

Leland Bartlett yes her whispered vibrato on the last note is wonderful.

[@Cal99ers]

Even at 12 she knew how to get the crowd into her hands

[@j.m.waterfordasxiphanex3738]

I keep coming back to this track it's such a lovely adaptation.

[@Hypermarlin]

Yes, so do I. It's a totally new song really

[@neilmikesell6075]

Grace was 14 when this was recorded. 14! Her part in writing this re-imagining of Johnny Nash's wonderful song was the bridge. But if that is all you take away from this performance you are missing the point! She is 14! This is a professional, emotional, from the heart, extraordinary performance on a highly rated national TV show. She's 14! I hope that the public at large, not just he fans, recognize this remarkable young woman's talent. Grace is special!

[@caltoo2717]

I must have it wrong, I recall her being 13 when this was recorded but had to wait for Johnny and the hurricane so it was released when she was 14

[@crazygamer-ll2yo]

She's just so pure and unique 💓💓 😘

[@messenjah71]

Music from deep within the heart. Very rare. But boy do you know it when you hear it

[@mohdsukrikhamis1647]

I followed grace since the AGT till now. Im malaysian and im proudly say that grace is incredible so talented n she is pretty.. wish the best future to go for her.. i love u grace

[@coralimeee]

I’m crying this really hit my heart. Beautiful Grace.

[@clarencewapskineh1487]

I keep hearing people comment about how many veiws Grace get's. To me...i see her like a picasso painting that was just discovered. That no one really seen yet, but it is worth millions....That's the way Grace seems to me " priceless ".

[@Hypermarlin]

Nicely put. Not everyone appreciates art when it is seen.

[@WeylanYutani]

Worst thing that can happen for Grace, is to have her talent homogenized and fed into the pop singer machine of the recording industry. If she stays herself, art will flourish, her career will thrive organically, and people will eventually come around to what others already recognized. Wish Grace lots of luck navigating that path.

[@gregcadman6102]

Very tricky path but she trusts her instincts, even when she was pressured as a AGT competitor so she has the tools to do it

[@WeylanYutani]

Greg Cadman I believe she has great instincts, but it will certainly require more than instinct to withstand the pressures of record companies, producers, and (in some cases) fans steering/lobbying a direction and forcing her hand. It's going to require artistic patience in a very impatient era of music. I think she's doing great, and what she has achieved, and where she is, is both extraordinary, and enough. She's in a good spot. *Lastly, i hope her instincts tell her to say no to fake, overdubbed choirs in the production of her music. There is a lot to be learned from the production and business "success" of this song, and probably more interesting, how Grace reacts to it going forward, and what she perceives as success as she continues. Tricky indeed. :)

[@gregcadman6102]

Well said, that production in Clearly was over done but the song was a good choice, should of taken a less is more approach that is where Grace shines, she does not need much more than her voice in truth

[@pinkgiraffe378]

Grace is incredible! She is so young yet so talented. This is my favourite song from her it's so beautiful. 💗

[@lostwonderer3036]

pretty damn amazing...this young lady is just overflowing with talent....heard this song as a closing song on a movie and recognized her voice right....just love this girl

[@astav58]

This girl can move mountains!!!! What a talent!!!! I have got goose bumps all over!!!!

[@jesusescobar435]

Her angelical voice is more bigger and the most important than our comments. People she's just starting a career, we all MUST give her a break, and trust. She's now a star, but she's going to supernova.

[@MrShajby]

And there she goes..from a little girl with ukulele to a beautiful woman with unique voice and beautiful songs! You have big future, Grace!

[@harrym2261]

I love the way she moves when she sings. I just love her voice..... amazing

[@reinie3905]

I love how she just always stays herself💘

[@cherylsibson2529]

Congratulations 14 yr old Grace VAncerWaal " Clearly" will be your success with hopefully more songs to come! Really nice Lyrics Grace! Congratulations! Bravo!

[@57strub]

Wow. Just discovered her. Beautiful.

[@JamesThomas-dn6ee]

You are going to enjoy your grace journey have fun

[@emaanshahid7574]

These days, people sing lame and fast rap songs with no particular meaning and with Auto tune, BUT GRACE! No! She sang her own version of a song with a beautiful meaning and honoured the original singer at the same time. Not many people can do that! Hats off to you Grace!

[@roziebakar6664]

Agree

[@Angel-rq3pi]

I've said it before...and this proves it... she's NOT using auto-tune, and this is "live"...her unique voice-timber, tone, phrasing, etc can't be duplicated by a machine. Just saying...girl got skills...

[@rosswinslow4595]

Yes she does Angel....... in spades!!

[@jvsenioryear186]

First time seeing this... Absolutely stunning performance and at age 14, what!!! Her vocals draw so much emotion when you listen to them, but when watching and listening to her it is off the charts good. Few artists can do that and no one has done it at such a young age except maybe MJ.

[@Cal99ers]

And she wrote a recorded it at 13 yrs old

[@noriepanda3098]

One of Grace's best performances.. 😍 this girl!!

[@koantao8321]

She is absolutely amazing!

[@kylamusic2148]

I love Grace's voice and her energy on stage, her songs are so deep, even more than some adults and I think that's a really special thing.

[@antoniopodesta8738]

What an absolutely fantastic performer. I've never heard a voice like that before. She is unique. Best wishes to Grace.

[@1957jsilva]

This is amazing grace i cant wait to see you on September 17 2019

[@mbrand19971]

If there is one person that's willing to change the world that's willing to let people be themselves the one person that's in support of that is Grace Vanderwaal.

[@AlanTauber-DrumConnection]

Perfectly said, thank you and Grace!

[@4give5ess]

Just blown away by the heart energy. Floored...

[@cassadayH]

OMG. This"controversy" is dumb. They are two completely different songs, connected by a brief melody and four lines. Grace has never claimed its 100% her song, and has always given full props to Nash. Her song makes Nash's lines 10x more relevant to today's listeners. Did Diddy get this much crap when he sang "I'll Be Missing You"? *eyeroll*

[@Cal99ers]

If these critics ever found out about Angelina Jordan they would attack her unceasingly, 99% of her songs are covers, Grace rewrites one song and they're out in droves

[@cassadayH]

I know, right? Some criticize her just for the sake of criticizing. Some are just dumb :)

[@garthwatt8347]

For full side by side comparison of the lyrics from 'Clearly' (2018) and 'I Can See Clearly Now' (1972), follow this link: pbs.twimg.com/media/DbEQ0rtWAAIzFjj.jpg

[@justinsaying9989]

To Stephen Colbert, thank you! To Grace VanderWaal, awesome performance, loved your new dress!!! To Jon Batiste & Stay Human, loved it!

[@babychick398]

Why does this make me so emotional

[@donjindra]

It's Grace. She taps into emotions like no one else I know of.

[@blankstare7635]

Here for more emotion kzbin.info/www/bejne/eF6ZiHial615j9E

[@diegocarcedo3346]

This is one of my favourite performances by Grace. And the band is amazing.

[@BruhWhyDidTheyChangeThis]

I love grace and how she’s developing as an artist, everything she puts out is amazing, I love the sincerity. Keep making great music for years to come.

[@iamgalarneau3194]

I love how Jon Batiste, Stay Human and team sound with her!!!!

[@oldnordy]

I totally agree with you. Some commentators in this thread can't or don't want to wrap their minds around it, though. I guess some music takes getting used to (not in a historic, but personal experience sense). But what do I know - I can listen to Mozart, Beethoven, Miriam Makeba, Roger Hodgson, and Miles Davis and enjoy them all.

[@rubanmastu3810]

What a beautiful song from this lovely angel

[@alamo3955]

Express what you see in this little girl . She's done something so Wonderful for my heart . I'm truly grateful for the experience . So pure in spirit she is , so refreshing . Hallelujah

[@wandak7577]

just wonderful! I keep coming back to hear this!

[@Hypermarlin]

wanda k ditto

[@coleenhuff432]

Love her. Great adaptation of this song.

[@terribrown4178]

She is an incredible talent. Love how she put this song together and nailed the performance!

[@Nestor123057]

Yeah, she did, didn't she.

[@paulodomingoz1740]

.... very well done... like always Miss Grace... Love from Portugal

[@amandaedwards643]

I needed to hear this song today. Thank u Grace for recording it. It helped me to get thru something horrible.

[@florete2310]

This specific version is still *to this day* my most favourite version of this song. I think for me, personally, it's the entire atmosphere. This was the first time I heard Grace sing - and it always takes me back to this very first experience; always hitting me with the entirety of that first impression, like, Grace's incredible voice, meaning and content of the lyrics - and also that reverberant chorus bouncing back from the audience... an absolutely location-specific sound effect at the Ed Sullivan Theater, that added such a dramatic and gripping element to that song. What a very well matured and distinctive voice she already had back then at that young age.

[@BrendaBarryAshworth]

She is such an artist and so very talented. I love everything she's done. I can't remember seeing anyone even close to her talent.

[@Cal99ers]

I wish Crissie Hynde would take her under her wing

[@kenaldri4982]

This song gets more beautiful every time I listen to it.