Music Style pop/folk

Artist History Singer-songwriter Grant King has lived in New York City since 1980 and has been performing at various venues in the Northeast for many years. Billboard Magazine described his songs as "richly detailed confessionals and life chronicles...vibrant, accessibl e and wonderfully romantic." His two independent cds, "Let Love Out" and "Bodies Of Water" garnered critical acclaim and have received both radio airplay and Web broadcast internationally. King was a founding member of Show & Tell: A Songwriter's Circle a nd the acoustic trio Chosen Family. His song "To Hold And Be Held" was selected as a Critic's Choice by Billboard Magazine, and his "Ghosts" was included on the landmark LGBT music compilation, "A Love Worth Fighting For" (streetermusic.com). King was a recipient of a Special Recognition OMA at the 2002 Outmusic Awards. .3

Albums Let Love Out (1995), Bodies Of Water (2000)

Press Reviews “Sterling…wonderfully romantic and utterly hopeful.” — Larry Flick, BILLBOARD “Grant King sings gorgeous pop-folk love songs with an honesty and passion seldom heard.” —Margaret Coble, THE ADVOCATE “Sexy…revelatory… near epic songs… Also boasts one of the most impressive lineups of out performers on any album in recent memory.” —Gregg Shapiro, WINDY CITY TIMES “King’s a hopeless romantic with a healthy dose of cynic thrown in for balance… His guitar is clear and crisp next to the warm honey of his vo ice.” —Sue Harrison, PROVINCETOWN BANNER “King’s voice sounds better than ever. 'Sassafras Lake' is a heart-tugging story song that many will identify with.” —Patrick Arena, southernvoice.com “Every so often a gay songwriter bares his soul so unequivo cally that it summons the protective instincts of his listeners…a highly emotive and gently gliding collection that will surely make you smile — if you’re butch enough to let it all in.” — Karen Iris Tucker, NEW YORK BLADE ”Heartfelt, unabashed honesty...unforgettable.” —Kai Andersen, DA KINE, Honolulu “One of this year’s best.” —JD Doyle, KPFT-FM, Houston, TXX�

Location New York, NY - USA

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