Allison Gray connects to listeners of all ages as she tells stories of love, heartbreak, friendship and life. She performs with her band at colleges and clubs all over Southern California. She has been honored as a finalist in the Great American Song Contest, the Malibu Music Awards, and the 100% Music Songwriting Contest. After releasing her debut EP Off My Mind in 2010, Gray has quickly gained a growing a passionate fan base. With placements in Dance Moms (Lifetime), The Voice (NBC), 16 and Pregnant (MTV), and the hit Canadian Reality show The Avenue, Allison Gray has already established herself as an artist on the rise.
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Allison Gray just performed to a full house at the Viper Room in West Hollywood on September 1, 2011.
Biography
Fresh off the release of her debut EP Off My Mind, Allison Gray has struck a chord with listeners who have ever struggled to find their own voice when dealing with love and loss. Listeners have found their voice in Gray's lyrical honesty and emotional vocal melodies. Allison's music has been featured on Michael Buckley's widely popular YouTube series What The Buck and fans were quick to respond with praise for her original style. By combining elements of pop, rock, soul, and jazz, Gray has developed a unique style that transcends genre and has paved the way for a new movement in music. Gray's music can also be heard on The Voice (NBC), Dance Moms (Lifetime), 16 and Pregnant (MTV), and the Toronto based reality series The Ave, which follows the life of internet celebrity Gregory Gorgeous.
Allison Gray's journey began in Dallas, TX at the age of 3 when she sat down for her first piano lesson. From that moment on, music took over her life, giving her a sense of purpose and direction, but Gray would face many obstacles along the way. Her formative years were spent moving from city to city, always searching for a place to call home. Music was the only constant in her life. Throughout her childhood, Gray trained intensely as an opera singer and ballet dancer. Not limiting herself to just opera, Gray also trained in vocal jazz, musical theater and pop music. Her drive and dedication lead her around the country, performing at numerous festivals and competitions. After singing the National Anthem for the Oakland A's, Gray was invited to perform at the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. One of her proudest moments was performing at the famed Beneroya Hall in the city she eventually grew to call home, Seattle, WA. Having accomplished all of this before she graduated high school, it was clear that Allison Gray was destined for a career in music.
With her dreams within reach, Gray set out on her own to Los Angeles where she honed her skills as a songwriter and vocalist. After writing for various artists, and making the rounds as a session singer with some of the biggest names in the industry, Gray felt ready to take on the challenge of
her first solo project. Inspired by some of her greatest influences, from Stevie Wonder and Alicia Keys to Fiona Apple and Smashing Pumpkins, Allison Gray developed a sound that is truly unique and able to reach the masses. Always known for the impact of her live shows, Gray teamed up with producer Marc Jordan for her debut EP Off My Mind. With sweeping melodies, raw vocal delivery, and vivid lyrical imagery, it is impossible to deny the power of her songwriting.
In 2010, Gray's songwriting earned her many awards and accolades. She was named a finalist in the Maurice's Small Town Sound Band Search, the Malibu Music Awards, the 100% Music Songwriting Competition, and the Great American Song Contest in the Adult Contemporary Category. Gray was also a finalist in the California State Northridge Artist Of The Year Showcase and her song 'Change' has been distributed to all colleges in the Pacific Northwest as part of a digital compilation CD by Shock Treatment Management. 2010 proved to be an eventful year for Gray following the release of her EP.
She currently plays with her band all throughout Southern California, and has managed to generate a growing and passionate fan base. Whether performing an intimate acoustic set at the Renaissance Hotel, or a dynamic full band set at the Viper Room, Allison Gray's music has the power to speak to every generation.