Grant Perez (born 4 December 2001), known professionally as Grentperez, is an Australian singer and songwriter. He is widely known for his 2021 single, "Cherry Wine". Perez records on the Fast Friends record label. At the APRA Music Awards of 2024, Grentperez won the APRA for Emerging Songwriter of the Year.

Early life and education

Grant Perez grew up as the youngest of three children in

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and is of Filipino descent. He listened to The Eagles, The Beatles, and Queen with his dad before moving on to the likes of Musiq Soulchild. He completed his HSC at St Marys Senior High School. Perez found his audience on YouTube playing guitar and singing covers and original songs from age five. At the end of 2013, he launched his YouTube channel. In 2020, Perez uploaded original tracks "Wait for You", "Dreams" and "In My Heart", which all featured on his 2021 EP ''Demo(s) About Love''.

Career

On 10 September 2021, Perez released his debut single "Cherry Wine". It was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for selling In 2022, Perez released the EPs ''Conversations with the Moon'' and ''Trail Mix Tape EP'' and a Christmas single called "When Christmas Comes Again". In June 2023, Perez released his fourth EP, ''When We Were Younger''. ''When We Were Younger'' is a seven-track song cycle centered around the concept of nostalgia. In September 2023, Perez released "Op Shop Lover" with Lime Cordiale. In November 2023, Grentperez released the Christmas single "Christmas Starts Tonight".

Discography

Extended plays

Charted or certified singles

Awards and nominations

APRA Awards

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are held in Australia and New Zealand by the

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ARIA Awards

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J Awards

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Rolling Stone Australia Awards

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References

{{Authority control Living people APRA Award winners Australian people of Chinese descent Australian people of Filipino descent Australian singers by state or territory 2001 births