Grace Kennedy is an iconic British singer and entertainer, celebrated for her soulful vocals, charismatic stage presence and captivating performances. She rose to fame during the 1980s with her own BBC television series, ‘The Grace Kennedy Show’.
The BAFTA Award-winning series showcased Grace’s distinctive blend of R&B, disco and soul. It also saw her perform alongside many internationally renowned stars, including Marvin Hamlisch, Sammy Davis Jr, Bruce Forsyth, Al Jarreau, The Pointer Sisters and Lulu.
International music success soon followed. Working with the legendary DJM Records and the BBC, Grace released a series of studio albums that captured her unmistakable fusion of disco and R&B. Her appeal extended far beyond the UK, with tracks such as ‘Starting Again’ reaching the US Top 30 and her collaboration with Boy George, ‘The Wishing Well’, entering the UK Top 20.
Grace was more than a successful recording artist; she helped shape musical taste, sound and style on both sides of the Atlantic. Her influence has endured, and her music remains as fresh, fearless and contemporary today as it was during the height of her chart success.
Her remarkable legacy is now being officially celebrated, with BBC Music Group digitising her back catalogue, releasing remastered recordings and preparing an album of brand-new material. ‘D-Zire’ is scheduled for release in summer 2026.
