Grant Austin Taylor

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Grant Austin Taylor
Mgm Grant-austin-taylor.jpg
Background information
Birth nameGrant Austin Taylor
Born (1995-05-09) May 9, 1995 (age 26)[1]
Norfolk, Virginia, US
OriginNorfolk, Virginia, US
GenresRock, Blues, Blues-rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, Vocals, Harmonica
Years active2003-present
Associated actsGrant Austin Taylor Band
Websitehttp://www.grantaustintaylor.com

Grant Austin Taylor (born May 9, 1995[1]) is an American rock and blues guitarist from Norfolk, Virginia. He started playing guitar at the age of 6[2] and made his performing debut at the opening of the Town Point Park in his hometown with the alternative rock band Better Than Ezra on May 30, 2003.[3][4] While Grant Austin Taylor is mainly known for his solo work, he is also the vocalist, lead guitarist and harmonica player in the Grant Austin Taylor Band. He currently is in a band with his girlfriend Taylor Drumwright called The Taylors.[5]

Awards and recognition[]

  • On the May 15, 2005 episode of America's Most Talented Kids, Taylor won the night's competition with his rendition of Bob Dylan's Knockin' on Heaven's Door[6] which received a score of 9.85. He won $1000, a Gibson Les Paul guitar, a stereo system, and a karaoke machine.[7]
  • On December 3, 2005 the USO awarded Taylor the "Patriot Award" after his performance at the USO holiday party at .[8]
  • On March 10, 2007 Taylor received the special award for Outstanding Young Original Blues-Rock Artist at the 28th annual Young Artist Awards in Studio City, California. He performed his song "Make This Love Last"[9] and James Taylor's "Steamroller" at the awards ceremony.

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Past and Present Young Actor Birthdays". Archived from the original on 2006-05-13. Retrieved 2007-04-10.
  2. ^ Lesco, John W. (2005-02-26). "9 year old, Grant Austin Taylor Rocks at the Wide Open". Virginia Beach Review.
  3. ^ "Grant Austin Taylor biography". Boy Choir and Soloist Directory. 2004-01-01. Retrieved 2007-04-05.
  4. ^ "TTOY Hall of Fame". Street Serenade. Archived from the original on 2007-03-18. Retrieved 2007-04-05.
  5. ^ Grant Austin Taylor, artist information at Sonicbids.com
  6. ^ "Another AMTK Talent Revealed". Young Star News. 2005-05-23.
  7. ^ Maisey, Jeff (2007-06-17). "Listen Up, Hampton Roads". The Virginian-Pilot.
  8. ^ "Recognition Granted". Portfolio Weekly.
  9. ^ Maisey, Jeff (2007-02-16). "Young Norfolk guitarist honored". The Virginian-Pilot.

External links[]

Retrieved from ""