Andy Grammer to perform at HPU’s Fall Concert
By Ann Shelley, Staff Writer//
The incredibly talented Andy Grammer is coming to High Point University to rock out his famous tunes with us on Sept. 26. All of the Panthers are excited to reminisce on the catchy songs we heard all summer long, like “Honey, I’m Good.” This amazing song was non-stop playing on the radio and hit the top 50 charts for billboard for 23 weeks in a row. The highest it reached was number nine.His other famous songs like, “Fine By Me” and “Keep Your Head Up” reached the top 100 charts back in 2012 and 2011. Freshman, Lucie Kirby, said that “one of his older songs ‘Keep Your Head Up’ always puts me in the best mood, so I’m really excited to see him perform it live.”
Another freshman, Haley Hartje, had the opportunity to travel on tour this summer with him.
“I couldn’t have asked to work for a more genuine artist,” Hartje said. His tour this summer, “Magazines or Novels,” featured many new catchy songs, like “Honey, I’m Good.”
Hartje said, “working for Andy Grammer was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. The people I was able to work with gave the best advice possible for my future. During my internship, I would run the meet and greet along with the pre-show and help with the merchandise table. After the show, I would get one-on-one time with Andy. He is one of the most caring and talented artists I have ever met. I am so thankful to be able to work two shows on his tour and I’m looking forward to the show here at HPU.”
Grammer played all over the United States this summer, and soon this musician will be on campus for the #HPUfallconcert. Grammer grew up surrounded by music in Los Angeles, California. His amazing story began as a street performer at Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade, growing into a Platinum-selling recording artist in only four short years. Steve Greenberg of S-Curve records discovered Grammer back in 2011 and signed him instantly. Grammer is still working with Greenberg today. Grammer has won two BMI Pop Music Awards, performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Tonight Show, along with a plethora of other accomplishments. He has performed on stage with other famous artists like Taylor Swift, Colbie Caillat and Train.
One of his most recently released songs, “Back Home,” is a huge hit that relates to many individuals.
“I love the song ‘Back Home’ because it reminds me of memories with my friends back in San Diego, and it is the perfect song for being away at college,” Shea Cleary, freshman, said. This highlights another one of Grammar’s claims to fame – thousands of fans can easily relate to his music.
“His music is heartfelt, and each lyric he sings has so much meaning, which is why I love to listen to it,” Devon Wilkinson, freshman, said.
When Grammer was only 9 years old, he picked up his guitar and taught himself to write songs. It was on this same day that an incredibly talented artist was born. Grammer’s performance is going to be one that goes down in history at HPU as one of the best.
Grammer told tabloids that he “appreciates the opportunity to get in and move things around in people” (andygrammer.com).