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The Secret of Us
The Secret of Us is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams, released on June 21, 2024, by Interscope Records. It was produced by Abrams herself, along with American musician Aaron Dessner, whom she had first collaborated with on her debut studio album, Good Riddance (2023). Abrams wrote most of the songs with either Dessner or her frequent co-writer Audrey Hobert. Musically, The Secret of Us is a pop record that contains elements of country pop, indie pop, and folk music.
Two singles—"Risk" and "Close to You"—preceded the album's release. "I Love You, I'm Sorry" was released as the third single in October 2024. American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, who is often cited by Abrams as an artistic influence, appears on the track "Us" as a featured guest.
The Secret of Us topped the charts in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Scotland, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, the album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, becoming her first top 10 album. To support the album, Abrams embarked on her fourth concert tour, the Secret of Us Tour, in September 2024. The deluxe edition of The Secret of Us was released on October 18, 2024, alongside the single "That's So True", which topped the UK Singles Chart. Following this, in July 2025 she started her second leg of the North American leg, calling it "The Secret of Us Deluxe Tour".
On February 24, 2023, Gracie Abrams released her debut studio album, Good Riddance. It received generally positive reviews from music critics, with praise towards its lyrical vulnerability and the artistic growth shown by Abrams from her previous works. Abrams received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 2024 Grammy Awards. From April to August 2023, she served as the opening act for select dates on the North American leg of the Eras Tour by Taylor Swift. Abrams said that opening on the Eras Tour "informed so much about how I went about writing this next album", and expressed her admiration for the artist. Abrams began working on The Secret of Us while touring with Swift.
In an interview with Vogue published on March 7, 2024, Abrams confirmed that she would be releasing new music later that year. On April 27, 2024, the singer began teasing new music on Instagram. Media publications interpreted that the images posted by Abrams would be part of an upcoming new music video. The Secret of Us was announced on April 29 via her social media accounts. Prior to the album's release, Abrams teased a possible deluxe edition to the American magazine Billboard.
"Risk" was the first single to be released from The Secret of Us on May 1, 2024. It was co-written by Abrams and Audrey Hobert with production by frequent collaborator Aaron Dessner of the National who had also produced Good Riddance. The music video for "Risk" was directed by Hobert and features Abrams getting drunk on wine and stalking a crush. Abrams performed "Risk" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on May 8, 2024.
Following the album's announcement, Abrams revealed the track listing via social media on May 13, 2024. The track listing revealed that the album would include a collaboration with the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift on "Us", the fifth track. On June 3, 2024, Abrams announced that she will embarking on her fourth headlining concert tour, the Secret of Us Tour. The North American dates will contain 23 shows, beginning on September 5 and ending on October 10. American singer-songwriter Role Model will serve as an opening act.
On June 4, 2024, Abrams announced the second single from the album would be "Close to You", released on June 7. The song was originally released as a 20-second snippet 7 years prior. She revealed it was not initially supposed to be on the album, but revisited the song due to how much her fans cared about it. Abrams performed the single alongside "Let It Happen" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on June 20.
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The Secret of Us
The Secret of Us is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams, released on June 21, 2024, by Interscope Records. It was produced by Abrams herself, along with American musician Aaron Dessner, whom she had first collaborated with on her debut studio album, Good Riddance (2023). Abrams wrote most of the songs with either Dessner or her frequent co-writer Audrey Hobert. Musically, The Secret of Us is a pop record that contains elements of country pop, indie pop, and folk music.
Two singles—"Risk" and "Close to You"—preceded the album's release. "I Love You, I'm Sorry" was released as the third single in October 2024. American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, who is often cited by Abrams as an artistic influence, appears on the track "Us" as a featured guest.
The Secret of Us topped the charts in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Scotland, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, the album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, becoming her first top 10 album. To support the album, Abrams embarked on her fourth concert tour, the Secret of Us Tour, in September 2024. The deluxe edition of The Secret of Us was released on October 18, 2024, alongside the single "That's So True", which topped the UK Singles Chart. Following this, in July 2025 she started her second leg of the North American leg, calling it "The Secret of Us Deluxe Tour".
On February 24, 2023, Gracie Abrams released her debut studio album, Good Riddance. It received generally positive reviews from music critics, with praise towards its lyrical vulnerability and the artistic growth shown by Abrams from her previous works. Abrams received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 2024 Grammy Awards. From April to August 2023, she served as the opening act for select dates on the North American leg of the Eras Tour by Taylor Swift. Abrams said that opening on the Eras Tour "informed so much about how I went about writing this next album", and expressed her admiration for the artist. Abrams began working on The Secret of Us while touring with Swift.
In an interview with Vogue published on March 7, 2024, Abrams confirmed that she would be releasing new music later that year. On April 27, 2024, the singer began teasing new music on Instagram. Media publications interpreted that the images posted by Abrams would be part of an upcoming new music video. The Secret of Us was announced on April 29 via her social media accounts. Prior to the album's release, Abrams teased a possible deluxe edition to the American magazine Billboard.
"Risk" was the first single to be released from The Secret of Us on May 1, 2024. It was co-written by Abrams and Audrey Hobert with production by frequent collaborator Aaron Dessner of the National who had also produced Good Riddance. The music video for "Risk" was directed by Hobert and features Abrams getting drunk on wine and stalking a crush. Abrams performed "Risk" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on May 8, 2024.
Following the album's announcement, Abrams revealed the track listing via social media on May 13, 2024. The track listing revealed that the album would include a collaboration with the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift on "Us", the fifth track. On June 3, 2024, Abrams announced that she will embarking on her fourth headlining concert tour, the Secret of Us Tour. The North American dates will contain 23 shows, beginning on September 5 and ending on October 10. American singer-songwriter Role Model will serve as an opening act.
On June 4, 2024, Abrams announced the second single from the album would be "Close to You", released on June 7. The song was originally released as a 20-second snippet 7 years prior. She revealed it was not initially supposed to be on the album, but revisited the song due to how much her fans cared about it. Abrams performed the single alongside "Let It Happen" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on June 20.