Unlike many actor-to-musician crossovers, McKenna Grace didn’t just pick up a microphone last year. She has been releasing singles and EPs since 2021, including Haunted House and the holiday EP Home for the Holidays . Her 2022 single “Ugly Crier” went viral on TikTok for its brutally honest depiction of post-breakup despair. By the time Bittersweet 16 arrived, fans had already watched her evolve from a curious songwriter into a polished, hands-on artist—she co-wrote every track and plays piano, guitar, and ukulele across the album.
The project leans heavily into pop-rock and pop-punk , drawing comparisons to early 2000s angst while maintaining a modern indie sensibility. Key Tracks: mckenna grace album
Looking ahead, McKenna has announced a 20-city "Bittersweet Tour" starting in the fall. Unlike typical theater tours, she will be playing small, intimate clubs (500–1,000 capacity). Why? Because she wants the reverb of a small room. She wants to see the whites of your eyes when she sings about her panic attacks. By the time Bittersweet 16 arrived, fans had