Conan Gray Now 2022: Age, Biography, Net Worth, Grammy Awards Snub?

Conan Gray is one of the up-and-coming artists of 2022, and today, he is celebrating his birthday!

Happy Birthday, Conan Gray!

Known for his hits "Heather," "Wish You Were Sober," and "Maniac," Gray has surely made his mark in the music industry recently.

For others, he might be known as Olivia Rodrigo's best friend and a YouTube vlogger.

Conan Gray Biography

Born on Dec. 5, 1998, Conan Lee Gray was a California native as he was born in Lemon Grove. Conan Gray is now 24 years old.

Surprisingly, Conan has Irish ancestry and a Japanese mother. When he was a child, his family moved back to Hiroshima, Japan, since his grandfather required medical care. They did not last long in Japan though and returned back to California after two years.

In the past, Conan Gray knows how to speak Japanese fluently, but as he grew older, he lost his proficiency in speaking.

Conan Gray Youtube

Conan Gray started vlogging in 2013 at the age of fifteen. He posted videos mainly about his love for baking and his everyday life. He has also given focused on his daily life in Texas, as he had expressed appreciation for Americana-related nostalgia.

He then utilized his YouTube platform to introduce people to his music. He released his debut single, "Idle Town" in 2017 on the platform, and eventually, his debut extended play "Sunset Season."

The project peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Heatseekers Album Charts and No. 116 on the genre-blending Billboard 200 albums.

Conan Gray's Net Worth

According to BioOverview, Conan Gray's net worth is around $4 million.

This is attributed to the success of his two albums, "Kid Krow," and "Superache."

"Kid Krow" peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Meanwhile, "Superache" debuted at No. 9 on the same coveted charts and sold 43,000 album equivalent units on its arrival.

Conan Gray Grammy Awards Snub?

With the breakthrough he had recently, early projections have put Conan Gray in the running for the 2023 Grammy Awards for Best New Artist.

However, like GAYLE, and Dove Cameron, Conan Gray was snubbed.

Instead, Anitta, Omar Apollo, Domi & JD Beck, Latto, Samara Joy, Maneskin, Tobe Nwigwe, Molly Tuttle, and Muni Long were the only nominees for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.