Grace VanderWaal Performs 'River' | MTV Push: Artist to Watch 

It’s so cool watching her grow up.

Singing about forgiveness, humility, faith and baptism on MTV. WHO can pull that off except Grace?? A living, walking, breathing miracle.

Not many artists of any age could stand up and sing this song with so much soul.

What in the world is happening here? You have a 13 y/o girl, with the poise of a seasoned veteran performer, singing gospel, no less, bringing up the deepest of emotions from her heart and soul, and making the shivers go up and down my spine. She is so totally absorbed in the song... her voice with all the texture and "rasp" set free with no restraint and no constraints. As much as I love Grace, it never would have occurred to me that this blue-eyed girl could handle a song like this... but here's the proof that she can do it, and do it incredibly well. ...my favorite cover of hers.

One night I was snooping around RU-vid and came across this video of a little girl on AGT in goofy yellow pants with a ukulele and with a smirk thought "this may be interesting" and began to listen. I have been in and out of the music business as a musician and engineer for over 40 years. I have followed a great many obscure and virtual unknown artists throughout my years. There are very few prodigies I have seriously been impressed with. She is one of the best I've ever seen. After listening to her playing an original for her audition on AGT, "I Don't Know My Name" I found myself welling up with tears. something that nearly never happens. I began hunting around for anything else of Grace's. I found more than I expected. While on AGT she played only her original songs. Her lyrics are short and to the point and hold a great deal of power. Her songs come from a heart that gushes with a pure innocence beyond her years. She paints word pictures better than anyone I've ever heard. Grace, please, never let go of your heart for the sake of those who will attempt to entice you with the entrapments of wealth and fame. Hold on with all your might to family and your closest friends. By this your inspiration will explode around world. You will always be in my prayers. May your heart be filled with peace and joy in everything you give to others. May your happiness come from what you do with the gift you've been given and not from what you have. From new member of your "Fanderwaal" Club, Thank you.

I'm crying now...I'm 60 n she touches everyone's soul

I have heard so many different covers of so many different songs by soo many different artists. Sometimes, the original is better, sometimes the cover is better. But this cover, but this young lady, this is my absolute favorite cover of any song by any artist I have ever heard. Grace Vanderwaal has just flat out knocked this one out of the park! Just an amazingly, beautifully, soulful, breathtakingly wonderful cover by the most amazing singer I have ever had the honor of hearing. Just WOW!

This girl is incredible. Unique sound and mezmerising voice.

This young lady is so much more than just a singer and writer. She is truly one of the stars God has allowed to fall to earth!

Only the most talented of singers can accomplish such a melody

You are so important to this worlds history Grace

I lost count of how many times I listened to this song and it's never with a dry eye .......

HOW MANY people love GRACE VANDERWAAL?

I discovered her today. My friend told me of her. And wowww🤧💜🦋 She's freakishly talented!!!! (And this is only my third Grace video😭)

She is not the product of a chemical reaction. She is a creation. A special gift awarded us at a time of need. My favorite live performance of grace.

This is so incredibly soulful and beautiful. Grace conveys such emotion when she sings. What is it about this young woman that grabs your heart and doesn't let go?

Not many people sing the original better than the artist that created it, but Grace owned it.

I wish she released an album of her covers. I want this song whenever and wherever.

So much soul in this young girl's heart....

Thank God I'm still alive to see a real music group band again 🙌🙌

This old Marine knows good when he hears it. You, young lady, go beyond. Great job!

I am convinced it is beyond the realm of possibility to articulate just how good this is!

I cry every time I come back to watch this 😭

Everything Grace does she does with passion and soul and heart she is one special young lady

Made an old man shed tears. Stay true to yourself Grace, it will take you where you want to go.

This girl never gives up.... just keeps getting better...

OMG how many old souls live in this kid

My god this is just beautiful

Even her intonation is so like an old soul

indigo child ,inspire love and connecting to soul

the girl can sing, beautiful!

This is what uniqueness is all abt...

Man I love this kid!

I am so insanely impressed with this girl's voice and natural talent, I feel a bit dizzy... Bravo Grace!

Grace is calling the shots, that is obvious. This is beyond excellent.

This is Art. She gets so into each song she does.

Man this girl is going to be something special in the future. Right now she's just at her peak finding her voice but after that Leon Bridgs she might be the truth

Good to see people with real talent for a change.

I am thunderstruck! Grace's melodic, soulful voice and emotional delivery is epic and moves me like no other ever has. Her unprecedented mastery of her craft and loving inspirational connection with her fans warms our hearts and brightens our lives! Grace, we are forever grateful!!

One of a kind. Exceptional talent.

So damn good! From ole man watching and lovin!

She is perfect.

She is fabulous.

She’s not even that old, but she seems so grown up .they grow up so fast..😂😭

very emotional, she will be a star !!!

we all need Grace.

grace is a monumental talent . whowwwwwwwww

I see her selling millions of records in the future. Go girl 👍

This girl has so much talent, I just hope she gets more exposure so more people can see what her fans already see.

Grace you are the first singer thats caught my ear in 38 years.

i was diving down the youtube rabit hole looking for UAP's when grace's audition popped up so....i peeked!. Now when I contemplate Amazing Grace, it brings back to mind the anticipation and exaltation that I got in exactly the same way each time Bob Dylan or Led Zeppelin released something new. She's the "White Album" and "Their Satanic Majesty's Request" baked in a crust made of Debby Harry, Chrissie Hynde and Kim Carne and Sarah Brightman. How happy I am to have lived long enough to have seen her, and I can cast off low feelings and septuagenarian depression like magic when I hear her sing and play. The lineage of Mozart lives on in every occasional prodigy. May her career bring her great joy. It surely will ME

That girl is a musical instrument from head to toe... amazing!

This old soul is going to have an impact on this world that is much bigger than just music.

Beautiful performance

Grace puts her heart on the line here

she is maturing by leaps and bounds, so soulful so deep. very interesting to see. A true artist.

AMAZING GRACE. I've downloaded this to mp3 and put in my phone, set to repeat and just let Grace wash away the world...

She is fantastic...

This is my favorite

So much soul at such a young age

Your voice is stunning Grace!

She has a really beautiful voice

My god this is just beautiful. I can't say much more than that.

Grace is such a beautiful singer

This made me cry. Your voice is so soulful.

I think I understand what this song means. Thank you Grace ... for making it clearer.

I freaken love everything about this 😩❤

2:42 Pure soul right there.

Grace is an old soul that understands this song. I love her rendition. So fantastic for a very young woman to get, and express, the nuances of this song. So much talent!!

I love Grace

I can not believe the emotion that Grace puts into this song. She is only 13 when this was taped but you would think that she has lived a lifetime. It is amazing how she has grown as an artist since AGT. Can't wait to hear more like this.

She's a natural empath and that's how she creates her song's she feels deeply the joy and sadness of the world we live in through the smallest details.

WOW!!! Her voice is getting all grown up. Amazing.

This is Graceful

I could listen to this forever☺️

Thank you MTV for showcasing Grace Vanderwaal and this performance!

this is like the best live voice she had for me.. omg grace 😍😍😍

Dearest Grace ❤️, peeps say you're an old soul, I think old souls want to be more like you💓

She's an Amazing young Lady . Growing up fast .

There is a purity and honest beauty in her emotional delivery. The tears of the young are just as real as those older.

Glad I lived long enough to see her. She is going to be something!

This girl is amazing ✌️

she's so pretty stan the queen

the first time I heard this song I thought oh it's ok. then I listened again and thought you know that's pretty darn good and then I listened again and thought omg that song is just plain beautiful. I don't know why but know it's just WOW.

I love how she’s defying her age by succeeding before society says you can succeed ... like I’m 16 and I’ve just been raised to think that once I’m 18 I can start living and creating and being free to do what I want. But she’s what, 14? And she’s doing just that. It’s just great and inspiring.

Just found out today my boss and long time friend of 30 some odd years has a mass at the base of his brain. I listened to this song all day long none stop . thank you Grace for choosing this song. Its brought such comfort to me today.

Grace, you are a beautiful human. Live long!

my ears are blessed oH MY LORD THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND JUST SO PURE AHDJSKJF

Not only does she have more raw talent than 90% of the pop artist we hear today, she also has the distinct advantage of not sounding like anyone other than Grace. I predict that soon she will be simply known as GRACE a worldwide superstar like Taylor Swift.

It is so beautiful to see you grow up and become a very beautiful girl. You are 13 years old and you have given us, so many amazing songs. I can guess what we are looking for the future !!

This is probably my most played video this year. .. i have it on a playlist of tracks that i can't get on just audio.. it stretches back a few years of discovery, but i've only put about 4 or 5 things onto it...

She is...born to sing

Grace is so lovely!

chills

Can't stop listening - watched her from the very start - won't stop watching her till she stops - but I don't think she will at this rate!

I can’t imagine me ever being able to not watch this! I have come back here many times, and every time I fall in love with her rendition, Grace you blow my mind, 👌🏻🥰xx

If I could give this a million likes, I would. Thank you Grace( and Leon ).

Man, she nails this.

A natural Blues and Soul singer who wants to sing Pop. I'll take whatever she's offering

Loved her from the first time I saw her on AGT. She's growing up and progressing musically exactly the way I hoped she would. Her voice is one of the VERY few that actually evokes an emotional response in me that brings tears. OH, and she's from my home town, Suffern, NY! Which is SO cool!!!!