US singer-songwriter pours heart out to adoring Perth fans
'I'll never forget my first show with you, I love you.'
So much love was in the air inside RAC Arena on Friday night where American singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams performed her first headline show in Perth.
Our city was also the last stop on her The Secret Of Us tour and the 25-year-old didn't hold back with pouring her heart out.
Opening her show with Felt Good About You, the star appeared on stage hidden from the light until she revealed herself and her cute outfit, a beautiful red dress with black bows on the shoulders.
Abrams fans — mostly teenage girls in white maxi skirts and pastel colour bows in their hair — showed endless love and support for their idol throughout the entire night — from singing every lyric from some of her older songs to more recent tracks like Us featuring Taylor Swift, Risk and I Love You, I'm Sorry.
The intense interactions Abrams had with her fans showed how much they meant to her and she took every opportunity to accept gifts from the crowd. Gracie Abrams will wrap up her tour with one last Perth show on Saturday night. Credit: Supplied
Some of these presents included the Australian flag, koala teddies and a huge handmade scrapbook.
Addressing her thousands-strong crowd, Abrams said it was 'so nice to meet you.'
'This is my first show I've ever done in your city. I can't tell you how much it means thanks so much for being here, camping and waiting outside,' she said.
'It's an honour to know you and to be here.'
It was incredible to see an artist have that type of relationship with her fans and actually take time out of her show to spend it more intimately with them.
The last part of the concert involved Abrams running through the centre of mosh pit to a second stage that was in fact a bed.
Abrams said the bedroom was a replica of her own and was where she spent the early days of her career writing songs and sharing snippets of them on social media. Gracie Abrams performing at RAC Arena on May 16. Credit: Supplied
She sang several songs, including fan request Camden, while playing the keyboard.
She also took a moment to sing happy birthday to fellow musician and friend, Tucker from Role Model, with the entire arena joining in.
Abrams closed her show with two of more well known tunes That's So True and Close To You which had most fans up and dancing and belting out the love songs.
Abrams' stunning debut show in Perth was a clear crowd pleaser.
From her powerful vocals, to fun visualisers on the LED screens to her musical talent playing guitar and piano, it's no doubt her fan base is only going to grow exponentially.
Abrams is definitely one to keep an eye on as it seems she is following in Taylor Swift's footsteps.
The verdict: 4 stars
Gracie Abrams is set to perform another sold-out show at RAC Arena on Saturday night.
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