Conan Gray: Artist Overview

Personal Background

Full Name: Conan Lee Gray
Date of Birth: December 5, 1998
Birthplace: Lemon Grove, California, USA
Ethnicity: Mixed (Irish father, Japanese mother)
Early Life: Raised in Georgetown, Texas; moved frequently due to father's military career; experienced bullying; parents divorced when he was three

YouTube Start: Created channel in 2013 focusing on vlogs, music covers, and original songs
First Single: "Idle Town" self-released in March 2017

Record Deal: Signed with Republic Records in 2018
Debut EP: Sunset Season released in 2018
- Notable Tracks: "Idle Town," "Generation Why"
Television Debut: Late Night with Seth Meyers in February 2019

Kid Krow (2020)
- Debut Position: No. 5 on U.S. Billboard 200
- Hit Singles: "Maniac," "Heather"
- Critical Acclaim: Praised by publications like Billboard and NPR
- Tours: Scheduled Kid Krow World Tour (canceled due to COVID-19)
Superache (2022)
- Debut Position: Top 10 in several countries
- Notable Singles: "Astronomy," "People Watching"
- Tours: Superache Tour (2022-2023)
Found Heaven (2024)
- Debut Position: No. 14 on U.S. Billboard 200
- Notable Singles: "Never Ending Song," "Killing Me"
- Tours: Found Heaven On Tour (2024)

Genres: Pop, indie pop, acoustic pop, bedroom pop
Vocal Range: Tenor
Influences:
- Taylor Swift: Major inspiration; praised Gray's work
- Lorde: Inspired his EP Sunset Season
- Other Influences: Adele, The Chicks, Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey

New Singles (2023-2024): "Winner," "Holidays"
Public Image: Known for emotional and relatable lyrics catering to "sad internet teens"
Collaborations and Partnerships: Worked with brands like Puma, Yves Saint Laurent

About His Work: Described creating music as a cathartic process; considers it a reflection of his life experiences
Public Criticism: Criticized for his national anthem performance at the 2022 MLB Home Run Derby