Conan Gray

American singer-songwriter with hit singles

Conan Gray - American singer-songwriter with hit singles
Born

December 5th, 1998
26 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Raised in California, pursued music from a young age, gaining attention on social media platforms. Released the debut EP, 'Sunset Season,' in 2018, showcasing a blend of pop and indie music. Achieved widespread recognition with the single 'Heather' in 2020, which garnered millions of streams and resonated with audiences. Continued to release successful music, including the album 'Superache' in 2022, further establishing a place in contemporary pop music.

Released the EP 'Sunset Season' in 2018

Achieved viral success with the single 'Heather'

Released the album 'Superache' in 2022

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