Portraits

Portraits
Portraits (stylized in all lowercase) is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Greyson Wharton. The album was released through AWAL Recordings America and Capitol Records on December 3, 2020. The album was supported by two singles: "Shut Up" and "White Roses". Willy Beaman is the primary producer on the album, with Christian Medice and Todd Spadafore individually contributing production on two tracks.

On November 1, 2020 due to COVID pandemic Greyson announced that album will be released on December 3, 2020 (not as planned on November 17).

Also on November 1, 2020 he Wharton released his first promo single "Hungry Eyes". The song peaked on Bilboard Hot 100 on #2. On November 21, 2020 he announced tracklist for the album.

In order to promote the album, a special concert Portraits: Live was broadcast on December 6, 2020.

On March 29, 2021 'Yours' was released as third single from the album.

Background
The first attempts to debut appeared at the end of 2011 when Greyson started performing in clubs and bars with cover songs. Due to the recuperation after brain tumor surgery, the promotion of the album and the tour were impossible, so the plans were postponed.

Once again, Greyson unsuccessfully sent out demo tapes in 2016.

Summer 2018 turned out to be a breakthrough when he got an invitation to talks to BMG Records in Los Angeles.

Unfortunately, due to resistance from the record company, the debut did not go as planned.

The last attempt was made by Greyson in February 2020. Capitol Records, based at the Universal Music Group in New York, signed a record contract with the artist and in April the first single was released.

Live performances and media appearances
Due to COVID-19 pandemic most of the awards shows were cancelled or resume. With first single Greyson debut on June 23 on Keeping Pride Alive on Instagram live. Both singles Greyson sung on pre-recorded performance during iHeart Radio Music Festival on September 19, 2020. Second single has bigger TV presence.

Tour
Since signing the contract in February 2020, Greyson is keen to promote music during the tour. However, the epidemic stopped the music market. According to official information, concerts are planned for the second half of 2021.

Singles
"shut up" was released on April 4, 2020 as official first from Greyson's debut album. It debbuted on Bilboard Hot 100 on 11. On April 26 the single was released with new cover and stripped version. On July 6, 2020 the single was released on CD-Maxi single.

"white roses" was released on September 18, 2020. The music video debbuted the same day. The song as precedessor spotted on #11 on Bilboard Hot 100.

On November 1, 2020 Greyson released first promo single - cover "Hungry Eyes". The song debuted on #2 on Bilboard Hot 100.

On March 26, 2021 Greyson announced 'yours' as third single - released on March 29.

Tracklist
All tracks are written by Greyson Wharton and produced by Beaman, except where noted. Notes