Sat Mar 01 04:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Grace VanderWaal Drops Bold New Single “Babydoll”
**LOS ANGELES, CA** – Multi-talented artist Grace VanderWaal has released her latest single, “Babydoll” featuring Aliyah’s Interlude, marking a significant shift in her musical style. The high-energy pop track, a stark contrast to her recent introspective work, showcases VanderWaal’s artistic versatility and confident embrace of a new era of independence. The accompanying music video, directed by Sophie Hur, further emphasizes this bold new direction.
The 21-year-old singer-songwriter, known for her deeply personal lyrics, co-wrote “Babydoll” with Tiffany Stringer from the perspective of their alter egos, creating a playful yet powerful persona that revels in self-indulgence. VanderWaal described the song as capturing a feeling of “acting bratty, going out, wanting everything, and being a diva.”
The release follows a remarkable year for VanderWaal, who recently delivered a captivating performance at the Kennedy Center Honors and starred alongside Adam Driver and Laurence Fishburne in Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis,” which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to a standing ovation. This success builds on her earlier achievements, including winning *America’s Got Talent* at age 12 and releasing several successful albums. VanderWaal has consistently garnered critical acclaim, earning accolades such as Billboard’s “Women in Music” Rising Star Award and becoming the youngest artist ever featured on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Music List.
“Babydoll” is described as an unapologetic anthem, embodying the carefree confidence of a new generation. It represents a pivotal moment for VanderWaal as she moves forward, crafting her music entirely on her own terms. The song is available now, along with its official music video.
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