About
Greyson Chance is an American singer-songwriter who gained widespread recognition as a child after his performance of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" went viral on YouTube in 2010. His early success led to a joint-venture recording contract with Ellen DeGeneres' eleveneleven label. Chance released his debut single, "Waiting Outside the Lines," in 2010, followed by his debut album, *Hold On 'til the Night* in 2011. Since then, he has continued to release music and evolve as an artist.
Career Timeline
Viral YouTube Performance
Gains fame after his 'Paparazzi' cover goes viral.
Ellen Deal eleveneleven
Signs with Ellen DeGeneres' label, boosting his career.
Hold On til Night Album
Releases debut album, 'Hold On 'til the Night'.
Portraits Album
Releases album 'Portraits' as more mature songwriter.
t-shirt Album Release
t-shirt is released, showing a more mature sound.
Indie Singer-Songwriter
Continues to release music as an independent artist, maintaining a dedicated fan base but no longer mainstream.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026