“If anything is worth doing, do it with all your heart. ”
— Buddha
BIO
SINGER - SONGWRITER - ACTIVIST - DESIGNER
Acacia Grace was born in Washington, DC. Growing up, she sang in the school choir as well as performed in school productions. Her early training was classical in nature, along with stage training. She has also been writing songs and poetry since high school. After graduating from Suitland Senior High School in District Heights, MD, she obtained a Bachelors and a Masters (with honors).in Criminal Justice. She writes her own music, with a goal to mix soul, jazz and R&B for a contemporary music experience. Her style of music can best be described as Neo Soul Jazz or (NeoJazz).
**Her vocal and lyrical influences are: Jill Scott, Maysa, Layla Hathaway, India.Arie and Leelah James
**Her instrumental influences and style are: Paul Hardcastle, Incognito, Musiq Soul Child and other Contemporary Smooth Jazz artists
She currently splits her time between Southern California, DC and Europe; she has a musically gifted teenage daughter, and a grown son that lives in Europe.
What she hopes to accomplish is for her music to appeal across musical, generational, and cultural lines. “I wanted to make contemporary, soul with a little old school music to identify with my generation as well as the younger generation.”
Her contribution to society outside of music is important to her as well. With that, she is an advocate and a supporter of LupusLA.
Additionally, she began designing custom t-shirts in collaboration with logo Sportswear, which she named Prz&Glry.
Lastly, she has represented such brands for Paid Partnerships with a focus on health and wellness with such brands as: Mary Ruth's Organics, BreinFuel, DRMTLGY, Ray for Wellness and Blueland.
PRESS
Melodymine: "Acacia Grace - I'm Not Meant to Break"
JAZZIZ: "Acacia Grace, I’m Not Meant to Break (Soul Optimism Music)"
"#ArtistSpotlight Acacia Grace shares contemporary Neosoul song: I’m Not Meant To Break"
Voyage Baltimore: "Check Out Acacia Grace’s Story"
STREAMLINE MUSIC BLOG ARTIST FEATURE: Old Time Blues
Soulstrutter: "Acacia Grace [2021] - Vulnerable [Self Released] (Full EP)"
Indie Chronique Daily: "UNE JOURNÉE TOUT EN DOUCEURS MUSICALES AVEC ACACIA GRACE"
"Acacia Grace Announces the Release of Her Debut EP, Vulnerable in all Digital Streaming Platforms"
ARTiculation Radio — LOVING DESPITE HEARTACHE (interview w/ Vocalist Acacia Grace)
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Trivia
• She was previously a member of the Maryland Army National Guard.
• She is a former gymnast and track runner.
• She previously attended University of Maryland, College Park.
• She was an accomplished poet and gospel playwright before she became a songwriter.
• She previously was an aspiring actress and appeared (uncredited) on The District.
• She holds a Bachelors and Masters in Criminal Justice.
• She was diagnosed with Sjorgrens Syndrome and Lupus.
• She is a trained Victim Advocate.
• She is an avid Olympic lifter.
• She is a supporter of LupusLA.