It took only one message to launch Gracie Schram's music career. Now the dynamic 13 year old singer - songwriter is launching her second CD, Different, in Overland Park, Kansas. While attending a series of sermons about Orphans with AIDS in Africa, Gracie developed a passionate desire to make a difference in the lives of these beautiful children on the other side of the world. To date the young philanthropist has raised over $21,000 for The Global Orphan Project, and hopes to increase that number through the sales from this CD. Gracie's donations have built 2 fish ponds in Africa, and an orphan home in Haiti.

It didn't take long for Gracie's story to spread past Kansas City community events to ministries and churches across America as people were touched by Gracie's love for orphans. Consequently she has had the opportunity to perform her songs for over 18,000 people throughout the country. As an outstanding youth, Gracie inspires the young and old alike to see life through optimistic lens – offering hope to all.

Gracie crafts her songs from the innocence of child-like love and faith. Her pieces are a beam of light in the midst of a confusing world – encouraging people to look to a higher Source for answers. Her primary message, “one person can make a difference,” resonates through her music as well as her life.

Why Different? Each one of us is different in our own unique way. God made you special and you are perfect just the way your are. Your worth comes from God, not the world. I think I am being called to be different. Trying to be someone you're not just leads to heartache. I know being different can sometimes be hard- but in the end it's better to be true to who God made you to be. So dare to be different! - Gracie Schram

Titles in this album

Click on the video link in the left colum of this page to see Gracie's Youtube video of With You.

• With You
• None of this Really Matters
• You are my God
  
• Built Happy
• What Can I Do
  
• Brave

Event

• Gracie Schram CD Launch Party
• Friday, December 2, 2011
• 7-9 pm
• The Refuge
• 11336 W. 135th Street
• Overland Park, KS 66221

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