Photo by Ariel Simpson.

At the age of 18, Grace moved from the small town of Mentone, Alabama to Austin, Texas, to chase the dream of becoming a professional performing songwriter like her father, Pierce Pettis. While studying Communication at St. Edward's University in Austin, Grace was also honing her songwriting skills and playing open mics on the weekends.

During those four years, as a volunteer at Blue Rock Studio in Wimberley, TX, Grace was privileged to meet and hear many great artists who came through to play Blue Rock's renowned concert series. Grace's own songwriting was improving and it didn't take long for producer and Blue Rock Studio owner Billy Crockett to take notice.

Grace's debut, self-titled recording was made at Blue Rock, produced by Billy Crockett, and released in the fall of 2009 while Grace was still a student in college. Later that year Grace won NPR's prestigious Mountain Stage NewSong Sonwriting Contest, and took "best song" in that competition for her "Nine to Five Girl."

Grace graduated in May of 2010, was married in June, and proceeded to move across the country with her new husband. The two are now living in Virginia, which serves as a home base for Grace's many travels. Grace is currently writing and touring full-time and hopes to continue to do so for the rest of her days.