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The 25-year-old singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams will be honored with the 'Songwriter of the Year' title at the Billboard Women in Music Awards following her second studio album, The Secret of Us, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 list. Collaborations on the album include Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift, two major names in the business. Despite her increasing popularity, followers have responded to the news with a mix of humor, skepticism, and surprise on social media.
One user quipped,
"Was she the only nominee???"
Social media erupts with memes as Gracie Abrams set to receive the 'Songwriter of the Year' honor at Billboard Women in Music
The news of Abrams' 'Songwriter of the Year' honor has not gone unnoticed on social media. One user quipped,
"Songwriter of the year? Girl, bye 😭,"
referencing her song Right Now (2023), which includes the line "I feel like myself right now" repeated four times.
Another user remarked,
"This has to be a joke,"
while someone else simply asked,
"WHO?"
The skepticism continued with,
"For what songwriting talent?" and
"She's not even songwriter of the hour smh."
It's safe to say that people were surprised and maybe even a tad disappointed. However, one fan offered a contradictory opinion saying,
"Y'all can complain all you want but the general public loves her music so," acknowledging her fan base.
Lastly, a user pointed out,
"Nepotism strikes again," referencing her father, filmmaker J.J. Abrams.
Gracie Abrams: A look at her life and career
Gracie Abrams was born in Los Angeles, California, on September 7, 1999, to producer Katie McGrath and director J.J. Abrams. She has made a name for herself in the music industry. She has won praise from critics and was also nominated for a Grammy for 'Best New Artist' for her debut album, Good Riddance, which was released in February 2023. She also became well-known as an opening act for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in both, 2023 and 2024.
The Secret of Us, Abrams' second album, came out in June 2024 and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 list. Collaborations on the CD with Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff have shown her range and artistic development. Risk, the lead single, came out in May 2024, and Close to You followed in June. Released in October 2024, the song I Love You, I'm Sorry reached its highest position on the Billboard Global 200 chart at number 14.
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Abrams has been criticized for her familial ties despite her accomplishments. Because of her father's success in the movie business, some fans have doubted the role she played in her success and attributed her success to nepotism.
Regardless, Gracie Abrams' combination of passionate songwriting and collaborations with industry icons establishes her as a formidable talent. Although some might object to the 'Songwriter of the Year' award, her accomplishments and the backing of her expanding fan base are clear indicators of her influence and promise in the music industry.
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