Gracie Abrams dropped her Apple Music Live performance of “That’s So True” in 2025, and it’s a masterclass in what happens when an artist gets to perform their breakout hit after it’s already conquered the charts.
This is Abrams with the confidence of someone who knows exactly what this song can do, delivering it with breath control that’s genuinely impressive.
“That’s So True” has had a wild journey. Originally released in late 2024 as a bonus track on the deluxe edition of The Secret of Us, the song had been kicking around for about a year before Abrams even finished it.
She’d already turned in the standard album when she and her roommate (and frequent collaborator) Audrey Hobert finally cracked it, co-producing with Aaron Dessner.
Abrams has said the initial lyrics were “way gnarlier” than what made the cut, which honestly makes you curious about what got left on the cutting room floor.
The clever bit? She started performing it on tour before it was officially released, building anticipation through social media clips. Smart move.
The song became her first UK chart-topper and hit No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, eventually reaching No. 1 on the Pop Airplay chart.
This Apple Music Live performance captures something specific: watching an artist sing a song they’d been performing to smaller crowds before it became a massive hit. There’s a different energy now.
The stage presence is undeniable. Lines like “I could go and read your mind / Think about your dumb face all the time” land with the weight of someone who’s watched thousands of people sing them back.
Abrams isn’t a small artist anymore. This performance makes that abundantly clear.
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