Overview

• Grace VanderWaal's second studio album, 'Childstar,' will release on April 4, 2025, marking her first full-length project since 2017's 'Just the Beginning.'
• The album is a deeply personal concept project addressing themes of childhood fame, societal expectations, and reclaiming identity.
• The lead single, 'Proud,' reflects on the pressures of being a 'golden child' and the need for external validation during her early fame.
• A North American tour supporting the album will begin on May 4, 2025, with stops in major cities including Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, and New York.
• 'Childstar' incorporates immersive artistic elements and world-building, showcasing VanderWaal's evolution as an artist and her creative freedom.