Grace Kinstler
Grace Kinstler (born August 4, 2001) is an American singer-songwriter who placed third in the nineteenth season of American Idol.[1]
Grace Kinstler | |
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| Born | Grace Kinstler August 4, 2001 |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Musical career | |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
Biography
Grace Kinstler was born on August 4, 2001 in Chicago, Illinois. Her mother is Sherry Kinstler and her father is Mitch which passed away in 2019 at the age of 64 due to Gastrointestinal hemorrhage. She also has two brothers. Grace has completed her high school graduation from Crystal Lake Central High School. For her further and higher studies, she enrolled herself at Berklee College of Music in Boston and she will graduate in 2022.[2]
Career
American Idol
Kinstler auditioned for the nineteenth season of American Idol in Chicago, Illinois. She progressed through to the Finale before being voted off.
| American Idol season 19 performances and results | |||||
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| Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist(s) | Order | Result |
| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | "Midnight Train to Georgia" "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" |
Gladys Knight & the Pips Aretha Franklin |
N/A | Advanced |
| Top 24 Solo/Duet | Contestant's Choice | "Queen" "Midnight Train to Georgia" (with Joss Stone) |
Jessie J Gladys Knight & the Pips |
12 | Advanced |
| Top 16 | Contestant's Choice Victory Song |
"Elastic Heart" "Dangerous Woman" |
Sia (featuring the Weeknd and Diplo) Ariana Grande |
3 13 |
Safe |
| Top 12 | Oscar Nominated | "Happy" | Pharrell Williams | 1 | Safe |
| Top 10 | Disney | "Into the Unknown" | Idina Menzel and Aurora | 10 | Safe |
| Top 7 | Coldplay Mother's Day |
"Fix You" "When We Were Young" |
Coldplay Adele |
6 13 |
Safe |
| Top 4 | My Personal Idol Winner's Single Reprise Song Duet |
"A Moment Like This" "Love Someone" "Father" "What They'll Say About Us" (with FINNEAS) |
Kelly Clarkson Grace Kinstler Demi Lovato FINNEAS |
3 8 7 |
Safe |
| Finale | Judges' Choice Hometown Song |
"All by Myself" "I Have Nothing" |
Celine Dion Whitney Houston |
1 4 |
3rd Place |
Personal life
Kinstler is currently in a relationship with Joseph Wheatley. Wheatley is known for his beatboxing skills as he posts videos on social media. The couple has been dating since 2019.
Albums
- Lavender
- Remember the People