Kina Grannis

Kina Grannis, born Kina Kasuya Grannis on August 4, 1985, in Mission Viejo, California, is a Japanese-American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and YouTuber. She gained widespread attention in 2007 when her music video for "Message From Your Heart" won a contest and aired during the Super Bowl, which helped her land a record deal. Her debut album, Stairwells, was released in 2010, featuring the hit song "In Your Arms." Over the years, she has amassed millions of views on YouTube and has become a prominent independent artist. Grannis is known for her acoustic-pop sound and heartfelt lyrics, and her music has appeared on TV shows such as General Hospital. She has also been featured on talk shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Despite initially signing with a major label, she chose to continue as an independent artist, using platforms like Patreon to fund her work. Kina's later albums, such as Elements (2014) and In the Waiting (2018), reflect her evolving sound and dedicated fanbase. She is married to Jesse Epstein, a frequent musical collaborator, and the couple has been open about their journey with infertility before expecting a daughter in 2021.