Grant Christian Knoche (born August 23, 2002) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor.
He first gained prominence as a child performer in the group Kidz Bop Kids from 2013 to 2016. Knoche later expanded his recognition through television appearances, including on Bounce TV’s Family Time (2014), Nickelodeon's Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn (2017), and as a contestant on NBC's American Song Contest (2022), where he finished in fourth place.
Since 2017, Knoche has been releasing music as an independent artist, with two full-length records: I Could Die Just Thinking Of Us (2023) and Good Luck Getting Over Me (2025). In addition to his solo career, he has written songs and produced for various artists, including Christina Aguilera, Jess Glynne, and Victoria Justice, among others.
Life and career Early life Grant Knoche is from Dallas, Texas. He attended Texas Virtual Academy, an online charter school.
2013–2016: Early career (Kidz Bop Kids) Knoche began performing with the Kidz Bop Kids at age 10 and remained for about four years, contributing to 12 album releases and performing in 162 concerts. He has described the experience as formative, saying it "set me up for the rest of my life as an artist and a musician," and that he "would go back and do it again." In 2016, he was part of a lineup with Ashlynn Chong, Sela Hack, and Matt Martinez. With the group, Knoche performed child-friendly renditions of popular songs, blending live and pre-recorded vocals with simple choreography. Their shows emphasized audience participation, particularly for young attendees.
2017–2022: Solo career and American Song Contest Following his time with Kidz Bop, Knoche launched his career as a solo artist. In 2017, he released his debut single, "Downpour", which introduced his style as a singer-songwriter. The following year, he released the music video for "Unfair", a song that addresses the highs and lows of a relationship and reflects a more vulnerable side through its lyrics.
In 2022, Knoche represented Texas in the American Song Contest with his song "Mr. Independent". He reached the final round, placing fourth.
2023-2024: I Could Die Just Thinking Of Us In 2023, he re-released his single "First Hello" with singer Vincint.
In 2024, Knoche released the single and music video for "Intrusive Thoughts".
2025-present: Good Luck Getting Over Me On February 7, 2025, Knoche released the single "Autopilot" as the lead track from his sophomore full-length record; the following single "Talk" received critical acclaim, with Stereogum listing it as the fifth best pop song of 2025. To support his album, Knoche announced on Instagram he is going on a 9-date headlining tour, kicking off in Toronto, Ontario on April 12, 2026 before wrapping up on June 29, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.https://www.instagram.com/p/DVUHDVOgTXz/
Personal life Knoche came out as bisexual in 2022.
Discography Studio albums
I Could Die Just Thinking Of Us (2023) Good Luck Getting Over Me (2025)
EPs
Color Me Blue (2020) First Hello (2021)
Singles +List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name TitleYearAlbumRef.Downpour2017 rowspan="2" Unfair2018Emotions2019Color Me BlueDial ToneSorry For the HonestyDon't Make Me Make You Cry2020Paper HouseAs it Should18The Intro2021First HelloOverexposedCustom HellWish U Were Dead2022Mr. IndependentAmerican Song ContestIcarusI Could Die Just Thinking Of UsFirst HelloFirst HelloYou Don't Have To TalkAnother Reason2023I Could Die Just Thinking Of UsIntrusive ThoughtsPlease HurryFirst Hello (Remix)The First HellosFirst Hello (Vincint Remix)Look At Me Right NowI Could Die Just Thinking Of UsOut Of The BlueDear Life (with Tayler Buono) Look At Me Right Now (Man Down! Remix)I Could Die Just Thinking Of Us (Deluxe)Chemicals2024Intrusive Thoughts (Man Down! Remix) rowspan="2" MosquitoesAutopilot2025Good Luck Getting Over MeTalkMovie StarWoohooI Don't MindI Miss Your LoveStripped
Production discography Title Year Artist Album Songwriting Producing"Only a Stranger" 2023Victoria Justice rowspan="3" "Tripped"2024 "Hate the World Without U (Maddy's Song)" "Superscar" Adéla The Provocateur "Move Like That" 2025 Twice Ten: The Story Goes On "XO, My Cyberlove" 2026 Chuu XO, My Cyberlove
Filmography +YearTitleRoleNotesRef2017Boy SquadHimself18 Episodes2018Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & DawnLiam2 EpisodesChicken GirlsJules7 EpisodesTotal Eclipse3 Episodes2022American Song ContestHimselfContestant; 3 Episodes
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