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Grace VanderWaal Announces Second Album 'Childstar' and North American Tour

The concept album, set for release on April 4, 2025, explores childhood fame, identity, and personal growth, with an immersive tour beginning May 4.

  • Grace VanderWaal's second studio album, 'Childstar,' will release on April 4, 2025, marking her first full-length project since 2017's 'Just the Beginning.'
  • The album is a deeply personal concept project addressing themes of childhood fame, societal expectations, and reclaiming identity.
  • The lead single, 'Proud,' reflects on the pressures of being a 'golden child' and the need for external validation during her early fame.
  • A North American tour supporting the album will begin on May 4, 2025, with stops in major cities including Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, and New York.
  • 'Childstar' incorporates immersive artistic elements and world-building, showcasing VanderWaal's evolution as an artist and her creative freedom.
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