Gracie Abrams announces May stadium shows in Australia

Gracie Abrams, a 24-year-old U.S. pop singer and friend of Taylor Swift, is set to tour Australia in May with a series of stadium shows. The tour will include performances in major cities such as Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth. This announcement comes after her successful debut album, 'The Secret of Us,' which topped the charts in Australia following its release in June. Gracie's previous visit to Australia in January resulted in sold-out shows, indicating her growing popularity in the region. The tour kicks off on May 2 at Qudos Arena in Sydney, followed by a performance at Brisbane's Entertainment Centre on May 6. She will then perform at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on May 9, before concluding her tour with shows in Adelaide on May 13 and Perth on May 16. The decision to include Perth and Adelaide in her tour is significant, as these cities were previously overlooked by other major artists like Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney. Gracie announced her tour dates on Instagram, expressing her excitement with the caption, 'I could cry.' Pre-sale tickets for the shows will be available starting September 6. This tour marks a pivotal moment in her career, as she continues to build on the momentum from her recent album release and her previous successful performances in Australia. Gracie's journey into music was influenced by her family, particularly her father, and she has expressed that music is her true passion. After leaving Barnard College to focus on her music career, she has gained recognition, including a Grammy nomination, and has been praised by fellow artists like Olivia Rodrigo, who cited Gracie's work as an inspiration for her own music.