Grant Austin Taylor (born May 9, 1995[1]) is an American rock and blues guitarist from Norfolk, Virginia. He started playing guitar at the age of 6[2] and made his performing debut at the opening of the Town Point Park in his hometown with the alternative rock band Better Than Ezra on May 30, 2003.[3][4] While Grant Austin Taylor is mainly known for his solo work, he is also the vocalist, lead guitarist and harmonica player in the Grant Austin Taylor Band. In 2020, Grant Austin Taylor and his girlfriend, Taylor Anne Drumwright, together became the acoustic duo called The Taylors.[5]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Grant Austin Taylor |
| Born | May 9, 1995[1] Norfolk, Virginia, US |
| Origin | Norfolk, Virginia, US |
| Genres | Rock, Blues, Blues-rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Website | http://www.grantaustintaylor.com |
Awards and recognition
edit- On the May 15, 2005 episode of America's Most Talented Kids, Taylor won the night's competition with his rendition of Bob Dylan's Knockin' on Heaven's Door[6] which received a score of 9.85. He won $1000, a Gibson Les Paul guitar, a stereo system, and a karaoke machine.[7]
- On December 3, 2005 the USO awarded Taylor the "Patriot Award" after his performance at the USO holiday party at Rockwell Hall.[8]
- On March 10, 2007 Taylor received the special award for Outstanding Young Original Blues-Rock Artist at the 28th annual Young Artist Awards in Studio City, California. He performed his song "Make This Love Last"[9] and James Taylor's "Steamroller" at the awards ceremony.
References
edit- ^ a b "Past and Present Young Actor Birthdays". Archived from the original on 2006-05-13. Retrieved 2007-04-10.
- ^ Lesco, John W. (2005-02-26). "9 year old, Grant Austin Taylor Rocks at the Wide Open". Virginia Beach Review.
- ^ "Grant Austin Taylor biography". Boy Choir and Soloist Directory. 2004-01-01. Archived from the original on 2017-07-08. Retrieved 2007-04-05.
- ^ "TTOY Hall of Fame". Street Serenade. Archived from the original on 2007-03-18. Retrieved 2007-04-05.
- ^ Grant Austin Taylor, artist information at Sonicbids.com
- ^ "Another AMTK Talent Revealed". Young Star News. 2005-05-23.
- ^ Maisey, Jeff (2007-06-17). "Listen Up, Hampton Roads". The Virginian-Pilot.
- ^ "Recognition Granted". Portfolio Weekly.
- ^ Maisey, Jeff (2007-02-16). "Young Norfolk guitarist honored". The Virginian-Pilot.
External links
edit- Official Grant Austin Taylor website
- The Grant Austin Taylor Band at MySpace.
- Grant Austin Taylor Archived 2017-07-08 at the Wayback Machine at the Boy Choir and Soloist Directory.