How old is Grace VanderWaal?

A charming and talented American singer and songwriter of Dutch descent, Grace Avery VanderWaalrose rose to fame after becoming a winner of America’s Got Talent in 2016. She was born in 2004 in Texas and was raised there. Grace bought her first ukulele when she was eleven and started her own YouTube channel, where she still posts her original songs and performances.

Her unique voice and musical style quickly made her stand out. She presented her own song titled "I Don't Know My Name" on America's Got Talent, and the judges were impressed. Simon Cowell said she could be as successful as Taylor Swift. Grace won the competition and then signed with Columbia Records. Her first album, named Just the Beginning, came out in 2017, and she went on a nationwide tour in 2018.

Grace is active on social media, especially Instagram, where she keeps her fans up to date on her life outside of music. Her account had more than 6.5 million followers as of early 2025. Grace VanderWaal is still an inspiration to young musicians and fans all over the world because of her talent, creativity, and charm.