A Voice That Makes Old Songs Feel New Again
Venue ~ Celebration Square
Performer ~ Grace Loudon
Some days in Second Life remind you why live music matters. Grace Loudon’s set at Celebration Square was one of those days. I stood there, trying to gather words for this article, while soaking up every note, every verse, and every breath she poured into her performance. Her voice has a soulful current to it, like she lets the music pass straight through her before sharing it with the rest of us.
When she slipped into Elton John’s Daniel, it hit different. I know that song. I know every lyric. But the way she shaped it made it feel like I was hearing it for the first time, fresh as morning air. Soft, sweet, almost intimate. It felt less like a cover and more like she was telling a family story of her own.
Then, just as the last echo of Daniel settled, she struck again with Kansas’ Dust in the Wind. I’ve sung that song ten thousand times in my life, but somehow Grace made it new. As if the song didn’t truly exist until she breathed life into it right there at Celebration Square.
Between songs she chatted with the crowd in that easy, friendly way of hers, the kind that makes you feel like you’re sitting on a couch with close friends rather than standing in a venue with strangers. Grace doesn’t just perform. She invites you in.
And the talent isn’t limited to Second Life. Grace is an accomplished real-world singer, musician, and songwriter. On December 20th, 2025, she’ll be performing at The White House (yes, that White House), joining a church choir for a special holiday event. That alone tells you the level she’s operating at.
I can’t express this enough:
You have to hear Grace Loudon.
Not someday. Not “when you get around to it.” Now. You’ll walk away a lifelong fan.
From Grace
I am a musician, singer, songwriter in my real world and have been for a very long time. You can listen to live, un-edited (no effects, no pitch-correction) SL recordings here. I have also just included some songs from my RL album: https://on.soundcloud.com/zFQSrfQb4zqWCcas7
If you are interested in booking me, contact me directly please.
Want to know where I’m playing & when?
https://tinyurl.com/GraceLoudonConnect with me on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/grace.loudon.965Can’t come to the show but still want to listen?
https://login-na2.lightmanstreams.com:9955Check out all Grace Loudon Tracks [Soundcloud]
Grace Loudon
Viral Voice Season 6 Winner!✿ SL resident since 2004 (original rez date 2/14/2004 on Edna Thereian)
✿ Performs live with piano, guitar, originals, covers and her own rhythm tracks
✿ Creator of Second Life worlds: https://www.flickr.com/photos/187705920@N06/
