Grant Knoche is an American musician.

Early life

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Knoche is from Dallas, Texas.[1] He attended Texas Virtual Academy, an online charter school.[2]

Career

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Kidz Bop

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Knoche was a member of the Kidz Bop Kids.[3]

Solo

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In 2022, Knoche represented Texas in the American Song Contest with his song "Mr. Independent".[4] He reached the final round, placing fourth.[5][6]

In 2023, he re-released his single "First Hello" with singer VINCINT.[6]

In 2024, Knoche released the single and music video for "Intrusive Thoughts".[7]

Personal life

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Knoche came out as bisexual in 2022.[4]

Discography

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Singles

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  • "First Hello"
  • "Intrusive Thoughts", 2024

References

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  1. ^ McCullar, Emily (2022-04-04). "Texans, We Can and Must Unite to Win 'American Song Contest'". Texas Monthly. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  2. ^ "KidzBop star among thousands of Texas 'virtual' students". wfaa.com. 2015-11-10. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  3. ^ Caramanica, Jon (2016-07-19). "Review: Kidz Bop Kids, Singing Sanitized Pop With Relentless Cheer". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  4. ^ a b Scheetz, Cameron (2023-04-30). "Musician Grant Knoche talks late-night cravings, coming out, and growing up a Kidz Bop kid". Queerty. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  5. ^ James, Alastair (2023-06-26). "Grant Knoche on 'First Hello' and keeping Pride a protest: 'I'll be definitely a part of it'". Attitude. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  6. ^ a b Vincentelli, Elisabeth (2022-05-09). "In 'American Song Contest,' It's About the Songs, Not Just the Lungs". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  7. ^ Henderson, Taylor (2024-05-03). "Willow, Dua Lipa, & Lil Nas X shine on this New Music Friday". Out. Retrieved 2024-05-21.