Grace VanderWaal Performs 'River' | MTV Push: Artist to Watch

Grace VanderWaal gives a live performance of Leon Bridges ‘River’.
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[@MelanieAnneAhern]

It’s so cool watching her grow up.

[@yopenissmelllikepicklesand8417]

Yeah true asf! It’s kinda depressing tho when a 13 year old girl is doing better and great things in life and you’re a 25 year old talentless nobody lol.

[@paulzeng7885]

Melanie Anne Ahern :)

[@brucetharp7610]

@Melanie Anne Ahern: You're exactly right. I see steady development in style, sensitivity, and sophistication. She is looking more mature but still adorable.

[@sethbrundle9912]

Joe Schmoe...... Listen to grace, she knows it!

[@carliu2916]

Agreed, so cool to see her continue to hone her talent. This girl is like one of our Mozart's, born with a gift few possess, and has earned her recognition in every way. Grace is a talent that will be remembered for years to come, hopefully... she deserves it!

[@VernHestandIII]

Singing about forgiveness, humility, faith and baptism on MTV. WHO can pull that off except Grace?? A living, walking, breathing miracle.

[@jeffh709]

Your comment should be a highlighted comment.

[@fredmichaels418]

I think your comment says it all .

[@bluegreyfogg]

Amen indeed! Huge smile! Big warm heart. I cried with happiness and she is precious and gifted! Bless her!

[@imogenlilly9923]

Leon bridges maybe... 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@evancross]

@@imogenlilly9923 literally

[@SsunSsetSsurfer]

Not many people sing the original better than the artist that created it, but Grace owned it.

[@MoreSherylCrow]

What in the world is happening here? You have a 13 y/o girl, with the poise of a seasoned veteran performer, singing gospel, no less, bringing up the deepest of emotions from her heart and soul, and making the shivers go up and down my spine. She is so totally absorbed in the song... her voice with all the texture and "rasp" set free with no restraint and no constraints. As much as I love Grace, it never would have occurred to me that this blue-eyed girl could handle a song like this... but here's the proof that she can do it, and do it incredibly well. ...my favorite cover of hers.

[@rosswinslow4595]

Grace is a wonderful enigma and, thankfully, always will be!! We who have found Grace are the fortunate people on this planet!

[@Hypermarlin]

Grace is awesome, naturally able to do this. We are in a happy place, and I look forward to everything she does.

[@edreyes5500]

MoreSherylCrow Her thumbs up are off the chart probably 99% and the comments as well. It's a shame that her view numbers are low. I don't blame Grace, this is obviously a testament that nobody watches MTV.

[@edreyes5500]

Randy Wong. Yes. Indeed!!👍👍

[@mrc666ca]

I have to agree. I have seen this now a hundred times and it hits me harder eavh time. I have listened to the original and this performance is miles above that.

[@robertroach7407]

One night I was snooping around KZbin and came across this video of a little girl on AGT in goofy yellow pants with a ukulele and with a smirk thought "this may be interesting" and began to listen. I have been in and out of the music business as a musician and engineer for over 40 years. I have followed a great many obscure and virtual unknown artists throughout my years. There are very few prodigies I have seriously been impressed with. She is one of the best I've ever seen. After listening to her playing an original for her audition on AGT, "I Don't Know My Name" I found myself welling up with tears. something that nearly never happens. I began hunting around for anything else of Grace's. I found more than I expected. While on AGT she played only her original songs. Her lyrics are short and to the point and hold a great deal of power. Her songs come from a heart that gushes with a pure innocence beyond her years. She paints word pictures better than anyone I've ever heard. Grace, please, never let go of your heart for the sake of those who will attempt to entice you with the entrapments of wealth and fame. Hold on with all your might to family and your closest friends. By this your inspiration will explode around world. You will always be in my prayers. May your heart be filled with peace and joy in everything you give to others. May your happiness come from what you do with the gift you've been given and not from what you have. From new member of your "Fanderwaal" Club, Thank you.

[@Hypermarlin]

Suberb isn't she? I've been a Grace fan since the live AGT shows. Grace is the 1st that I know of "pop" star that fills a huge gap for a wholesome, parent-friendly, peer-friendly, not-uncool-to-like, cross generational appeal. As I said to someone else in the tiresome Sia/Taylor debate, she has 28 and 14 years to go, respectively, till she reaches their ages now. Good grief, just think of what we have to come. Have you discovered her "Darkness Keeps Chasing Me"? You might need a box of tissues...

[@robertroach7407]

I have heard her entire album. I have also watched many of her posted videos also. Her mother is behind the camera. As young as she is I find her very intelligent and articulate. She is your typical 13 year old with a great sense of humor when she is at home. In the studio she is in near control of every aspect including lyrics, music and production. I don't believe anyone has successfully introduced a new instrument such as a ukulele so perfectly to music like pop.

[@saki8888]

Grace is most interesting artist I've ever seen in a long time. It's not just her ability to sing/song write. Her stage presence pulls you. She just knows how to make you have a great time and just a great personality.

[@robertroach7407]

I also saw that as well. By nature she does not play "to" the audience but with the people. There is no fear of being herself nor of making mistakes. But instead, laughing because of them not in spite of those goofs. Until she came along this kind of attitude was non-existent .

[@harlechmaker]

Robert Roach You've captured and encapsulated everything I've come to understand about Grace and her innate ability to create, perform and entertain. She's taken the gift of a unique, soulful, mature voice from an early age, learned to master and control it with near-perfect pitch, soaked in from around her a lifetime's worth of music theory from the music around her (and a good early teacher), and focused a poet's soul and composer's sensibilities to creating music that crosses all boundaries in its appeal. Add to that your point about being almost completely free of the self-consciousness on stage that almost anyone her age would be expected to have, along with the will of a corporate CEO in the recording studio, and the heart of an angel with the sick, shy, and nervous, and you have someone whose greatest (only?) obstacle is that so many people just haven't her yet.

[@abdirisakawes6544]

HOW MANY people love GRACE VANDERWAAL?

[@Hypermarlin]

Millions of subscribers do!

[@hendrykurbanski1948]

all of them

[@juliekeenan2868]

She’s amazing. Gets better and better

[@nurahandy1190]

ME!!!!!!!!!! I love Grace Vanderwaal So MUCH she is my favorite artest!!!!!

[@dtm4trix]

Christian Scheiter wtf you talking about troll? Just shut your mouth and listen to the music. Maybe you’ll stop being a d-bag.

[@loriannbowdish7457]

You are so important to this worlds history Grace

[@AP-sx4nx]

So much soul in this young girl's heart....

[@suzieparis6821]

I'm crying now...I'm 60 n she touches everyone's soul

[@CanisLupusSeesUs]

Yep, she transcends the generations, especially with performances like this. This is mature far beyond her years, far beyond everyone's years.

[@tvonnow8331]

🌺 I just found out about her in 2020 from KZbin Now I know her and I love her 💗 Grace VanderWaal

[@Grasshoppa65]

This girl is incredible. Unique sound and mezmerising voice.

[@jolintuitif1402]

She is totaly transformed on stage : only 2200 have seen this : facebook.com/sam.borgman.372/videos/310691549404871/

[@iamgalarneau3194]

Not many artists of any age could stand up and sing this song with so much soul.

[@jannordlund4272]

Grace seems to be leaning towards soul and it suites her perfectly, keep in mind " Stray"

[@dhqNekieshatnt]

That's not soul... & probably the worst version of River i've ever heard

[@mustaqahmed9812]

@@dhqNekieshatnt wish to sing that bad

[@kevintunaley5079]

Leon Bridges wrote an amazing song, It sounds like something from the a long time ago. Grace sings it very well =]

[@13djbarry]

One of a kind. Exceptional talent.

[@Beast-bf4cl]

This is so incredibly soulful and beautiful. Grace conveys such emotion when she sings. What is it about this young woman that grabs your heart and doesn't let go?

[@joshnelson9764]

I have heard so many different covers of so many different songs by soo many different artists. Sometimes, the original is better, sometimes the cover is better. But this cover, but this young lady, this is my absolute favorite cover of any song by any artist I have ever heard. Grace Vanderwaal has just flat out knocked this one out of the park! Just an amazingly, beautifully, soulful, breathtakingly wonderful cover by the most amazing singer I have ever had the honor of hearing. Just WOW!

[@twinkietoepinkie]

Well put

[@karencamacho7734]

I just watched her on AGT and looked her up she is amazing and I'm 57 and ❤️ her

[@Shophiamondar2]

You need to watch the cover of this song by Domenic Haynes on The Voice. Like ASAP

[@craigtaylor7272]

You she cant be her cause simom owes her!

[@gageguy]

Cover of what? Isn't this an original?

[@BemoOray]

Thank God I'm still alive to see a real music group band again 🙌🙌

[@kerogre256]

My god this is just beautiful

[@sushreeankitajena7990]

I discovered her today. My friend told me of her. And wowww🤧💜🦋 She's freakishly talented!!!! (And this is only my third Grace video😭)

[@timscott3892]

She is not the product of a chemical reaction. She is a creation. A special gift awarded us at a time of need. My favorite live performance of grace.

[@DebbieCombs]

Man I love this kid!

[@PETERPAN-eb9qb]

grace is a monumental talent . whowwwwwwwww

[@jericho9623]

Everything Grace does she does with passion and soul and heart she is one special young lady

[@cheesebun6923]

i'd literally unfriend anyone who dislikes this artist

[@melodysuzzanne9936]

I love Grace

[@haliBB22]

I cry every time I come back to watch this 😭

[@jonesba2004]

She is fabulous.

[@hlyrad]

I wish she released an album of her covers. I want this song whenever and wherever.

[@fsociety20]

Same her voice it’s just perfect

[@jimwade7680]

This girl never gives up.... just keeps getting better...

[@henrypadilla8856]

Man this girl is going to be something special in the future. Right now she's just at her peak finding her voice but after that Leon Bridgs she might be the truth

[@MrT5mustang]

This young lady is so much more than just a singer and writer. She is truly one of the stars God has allowed to fall to earth!

[@kenbray5682]

Vernon Allen You hit the nail right on the head with that comment my Brother ! I guess it's true Heavan is missing an Angel and her name is Grace....

[@johnjap2]

She didn’t fall to earth 🌍.... She came as Grace!!!!

[@tobytoxd]

@Vernon Allen Your comment made me shed a tear dude :)

[@guiazevedo131]

Beautiful comment

[@ckenney2ck]

Amen

[@davidfahey5068]

Grace is such a beautiful singer

[@wearish]

indigo child ,inspire love and connecting to soul

[@rosswinslow4595]

I am convinced it is beyond the realm of possibility to articulate just how good this is!

[@bradrogers2151]

Grace you are the first singer thats caught my ear in 38 years.

[@LarryKohlruss]

This is Art. She gets so into each song she does.

[@zecaamaral7835]

She is fantastic...

[@lucyflorey9152]

Even her intonation is so like an old soul

[@richardgoff6041]

This old Marine knows good when he hears it. You, young lady, go beyond. Great job!

[@wdntyolik2no529]

i was diving down the youtube rabit hole looking for UAP's when grace's audition popped up so....i peeked!. Now when I contemplate Amazing Grace, it brings back to mind the anticipation and exaltation that I got in exactly the same way each time Bob Dylan or Led Zeppelin released something new. She's the "White Album" and "Their Satanic Majesty's Request" baked in a crust made of Debby Harry, Chrissie Hynde and Kim Carne and Sarah Brightman. How happy I am to have lived long enough to have seen her, and I can cast off low feelings and septuagenarian depression like magic when I hear her sing and play. The lineage of Mozart lives on in every occasional prodigy. May her career bring her great joy. It surely will ME

[@bobboldt6371]

Welcome to the rabbit hole. It’s deep.

[@wdntyolik2no529]

@@bobboldt6371 thanks...i'm finding that out. the true spirit of music 'does' walk among us!!

[@wdntyolik2no529]

@@bobboldt6371 is she ever gonna tour again?

[@bobboldt6371]

I’m guessing she will. She is socially conscious, so probably not until there is an all clear. There is plenty of material on KZbin to keep you satiated.

[@wdntyolik2no529]

@@bobboldt6371 ya..i know thx

[@igortoronto1324]

very emotional, she will be a star !!!

[@guyheck164]

Dearest Grace ❤️, peeps say you're an old soul, I think old souls want to be more like you💓

[@braintoots]

That girl is a musical instrument from head to toe... amazing!

[@surajtakhellambam7662]

This is what uniqueness is all abt...

[@ecolegio]

Beautiful performance

[@cjc1867]

This is Graceful

[@gregyork2667]

She is quickly moving into a league of her own And leaving the rest of the pack behind. Wow.

[@cathykristensen4440]

the girl can sing, beautiful!

[@pjdillinger1]

My god this is just beautiful. I can't say much more than that.

[@elielieli12345]

I could listen to this forever☺️

[@MultiEllen12]

I love Leon Bridges and love Grace!!! Amaaaaazing!

[@marciocoelho2481]

Good to see people with real talent for a change.

[@smee7451]

we all need Grace.

[@sergeyk4871]

All We Need Is Grace ;)

[@uwevalentin8052]

she is born to sing

[@tuxedo9824]

I lost count of how many times I listened to this song and it's never with a dry eye .......

[@bieberboy316]

Same here with tears listening to that song. Listen to it 100+times with heart pounding results

[@whitewolfw4623]

Made an old man shed tears. Stay true to yourself Grace, it will take you where you want to go.

[@ricjohnston1653]

yes she did here too

[@lindaaumiller174]

Grace puts her heart on the line here

[@tanyaldowell1950]

This is my favorite

[@machadolucas2185]

Grace is so lovely!

[@latenightswithem5336]

Your voice is stunning Grace!

[@kenbray5682]

You can say that again, the girls 13 singing Gospel and she nailed it perfect Grace...

[@bellamuller5402]

chills

[@ladbilly3342]

So damn good! From ole man watching and lovin!

[@danielmatilos2772]

She's a natural empath and that's how she creates her song's she feels deeply the joy and sadness of the world we live in through the smallest details.

[@rosswinslow4595]

u nailed it Daniel!

[@Calers-gu1ib]

Her empath is herself

[@NothingBeingEverythingforNoOne]

I am so insanely impressed with this girl's voice and natural talent, I feel a bit dizzy... Bravo Grace!

[@iamgalarneau3194]

She has a really beautiful voice

[@AngieSnickerzDiaz]

Voice that’s keeping me alive.

[@malzzzzification25]

2:42 Pure soul right there.

[@CanisLupusSeesUs]

Spot on

[@ajitgurung7480]

I see her selling millions of records in the future. Go girl 👍

[@marieduguay-wattier980]

I freaken love everything about this 😩❤

[@gracebennion2000]

I think I understand what this song means. Thank you Grace ... for making it clearer.

[@boss2234]

Glad I lived long enough to see her. She is going to be something!

[@smee7451]

proof that God loves us, because he gives us Grace.

[@sharonsmith5511]

Amen.

[@Shelly98012]

Grace VanderWaal you are a beautiful flower blooming! Love you!

[@rrevinaa2188]

That's my idol i love her so much

[@texasseastar]

Singers twice and 3 times her age cannot do a "cover" this well. A true artist - she makes this sound like her original song. Brilliant! Her career will continue to soar.

[@chuckraymond7743]

I can not believe the emotion that Grace puts into this song. She is only 13 when this was taped but you would think that she has lived a lifetime. It is amazing how she has grown as an artist since AGT. Can't wait to hear more like this.

[@spyke1024]

She is perfect.

[@mw30814]

She is, Perfectly Imperfect. That is what makes her Perfect!

[@tuxedo9824]

She just gets better as time goes on ...... AMAZING GRACE

[@Missditabomb]

Grace is calling the shots, that is obvious. This is beyond excellent.

[@jamesd.8574]

This girl has so much talent, I just hope she gets more exposure so more people can see what her fans already see.

[@MusicLover-TW]

She will get there, her parents and management are doing a good job of moving her career along, this talent will be around for a while to come. GO Grace!

[@AussieHub25]

Grace, you are a beautiful human. Live long!

[@Lily-tj1zo]

This is probably my most played video this year. .. i have it on a playlist of tracks that i can't get on just audio.. it stretches back a few years of discovery, but i've only put about 4 or 5 things onto it...

[@rosswinslow4595]

I am thunderstruck! Grace's melodic, soulful voice and emotional delivery is epic and moves me like no other ever has. Her unprecedented mastery of her craft and loving inspirational connection with her fans warms our hearts and brightens our lives! Grace, we are forever grateful!!

[@chuckraymond7743]

Wow, is this the same Grace Vanderwaal who won AGT just last year? Grace has really grown both physically and as an artist in that short time. I love, love, love her performance here. I can't stop watching this video. If she is this good at 13 what will she do at 16?

[@Grasshoppa65]

@Ross Winslow: Jesus christ dude. I consider myself a decent writer but I could never have put that as beautifully as you did. You captured Grace in a nutshell. She is not only a unique sound, but she is an incredible song writer and artist.

[@j.michaelnolan6388]

ross winslow....sorry to contact you this way. i've seen your posts regarding grace vanderwaal all over the web. you like her singing very much. i've really enjoyed reading your posts. i think i'm correct? do you also follow amira willighagen from holland? i could be wrong, but i'm thinking i've seen posts by you on some of her videos, etc. i could be wrong. i also see that others enjoy reading your posts about grace vanderwaal. are you on facebook? can you send me a personal e-mail? i have a couple of questions for you. nothing personal! thank you. mike nolan/[e-mail]. thanks for your time....

[@j.michaelnolan6388]

ps...i see we have something else in common....brandi carlisle. she's incredible isn't she? that whole band, i love...did notice you have some amira subscriptions. well, that's an entirely different story isn't it! ha.

[@rosswinslow4595]

Hi Luke, thanks for the generous words. Yes, there has never been anybody like Grace, she is totally unique in much more than her voice alone. I like to say we are witnessing the ground swell of a fledgling legend! I would like to be around another 20 - 30 years to enjoy this ride Grace has us all on, but at my age another 10 is optimistic so I'm absorbing as much as I can while I can. Have you downloaded ACL wk1 from Sam Borgman? He has the full concert plus individual songs. Happy NY and cheers, friend!

[@d3r3k007]

Leon Bridges would be proud

[@karencamacho7734]

This girl is amazing ✌️

[@nikki27ish]

If this doesn't move your soul there may be something wrong with you. Grace you are a beautiful soul with a God given talent.

[@tarynchantel734]

I have tears. I’m so in love with this

[@artsmart07]

her name fits like no other; Grace. Gods grace upon this blessed soul. one word> Gifted.

[@woolfman9394]

The Gift to make sad PPL happy have not much Artists on ouer Planet,but Grace have it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@starringbailey6863]

my ears are blessed oH MY LORD THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND JUST SO PURE AHDJSKJF

[@nini-sc6tb]

she's so pretty stan the queen

[@jeffmokol3512]

Grace you are Amazing.

[@ronduff4325]

She's an Amazing young Lady . Growing up fast .

[@pilotprojectsanddiy6281]

What an incredible voice..... so soulful

[@margaretpelaitai5868]

she is maturing by leaps and bounds, so soulful so deep. very interesting to see. A true artist.

[@peytonb7100]

My gosh, Grace is literally like the most beautiful on Earth.

[@williamandrews781]

Heaven is grace on Earth!

[@swarnpriyalakra1330]

Her voice is a blessing!

[@PETERPAN-eb9qb]

OMG how many old souls live in this kid

[@azharabdulaziz4530]

im sure peterpan is one of it

[@robinperkins7703]

I LOVE GRACE VANDERWAAL SHE JUST HAS THE WHOLE PACKAGE, TALENT,CHARM,BRAINS,BEAUTY

[@sanjanapujari3429]

How can I stop these continuous goosebumps

[@funkyjones]

This old soul is going to have an impact on this world that is much bigger than just music.