ANDY GRAMMER RELEASES NEW STRIPPED-DOWN EP THE FRIENDS & FAMILY SESSIONS 

SINGER-SONGWRITER HYPES NINE-TRACK PROJECT WITH HOMESPUN PERFORMANCE VIDEO FOR “NOT THE END (STRIPPED)” 

TOUR SCHEDULE INCLUDES SUMMER MONSTER DATES, OPENING SLOTS FOR SHANIA TWAIN + JUST HELP 1 CONCERT WITH SHERYL CROW & LAUREN DAIGLE 

(EP COVER, DOWNLOAD HERE) 

(Los Angeles – April 28) – The Friends & Family Sessions, the new stripped-down EP from multi-platinum singer-songwriter Andy Grammer, is out today via S-Curve. The Emmy Award-winning artist celebrates the project’s launch with a homespun performance video for “Not the End  (Lisa’s Song) (Stripped),” which finds his all-acoustic band playing outdoors against a starry, serene backdrop. Watch the official video for “Not the End (Lisa’s Song) (Stripped)” HERE.  

Listen to The Friends & Family Sessions on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music.  

In a statement, Grammer details the poignant inspiration of the original track, “Not the End (Lisa’s Song),” which appears on his 2024 studio album, Monster.  

“‘Not the End (Lisa’s Song)’ was written in about 30 minutes, right after I received a call from a dear friend whose sister was going through a deeply painful moment and had lost sight of her own worth,” Grammer says. “I wanted to send her something right away—something that could bring even a flicker of peace, remind her she was not alone, and let her know: we see her, we love her, and we’ve got her back.” 

The Friends & Family Sessions reimagines six songs from Monster, a smash hit that recently crossed 840M streams and 375K album-equivalent units to date. It also reworks three major hits from his back catalog: “Honey, I’m Good,” viral sensation “Fresh Eyes,” and “Don’t Give Up On Me.” Grammer recently released the “Stripped” version of the latter, paired with a special TikTok clip that captures the song’s essence.  

“This Monster record was really anchored around the mandolin and the balance of pop sounds,” Grammer adds. “Something about that mixture felt fresh and opened a new door for me songwriting-wise. Stripping it all back for this acoustic version let me dive even deeper into the heart of these songs — letting the lyrics, melodies, and raw emotion stand even more on their own.”  

Andy Grammer and Trombone Shorty at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025. 

Grammer appeared Saturday (April 26) as a special guest during Trombone Shorty’s Treme Threauxdown, part of the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. He joined the trombonist to perform their collaborative track “Joy,” which appeared on the deluxe edition of Monster.  

Meanwhile, the acclaimed singer is set to join another major star on tour: In July, he’ll open a handful of shows for country-pop legend Shania Twain. Those dates expand an already-loaded live schedule for 2025, including a London show at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire (May 18) and the summer leg of his MONSTER Tour (now on sale, launching July 31).  

Grammer recently announced he’ll join Sheryl Crow and Lauren Daigle on May 14 in Los Angeles for the JUST HELP 1 Concert. The event, presented by the Union Rescue Mission, aims to highlight the city’s homelessness crisis through the power of live music: “Southern California is home to 17 million people. What if everyone just helped one person desperate for a second chance?”  

Andy Grammer – The Friends and Family Sessions EP:  

1. “Save a Spot in the Back for Me” 
2. “Not the End (Lisa’s Song)” 
3. “Magic” 
4. “Bigger Man” 
5. “Friends and Family” 
6. “I Do” 
7. “Don’t Give Up on Me” 
8. “Honey, I’m Good” 
9. “Fresh Eyes” 

About Andy Grammer 

Emmy award winner and multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer continues to engage, energize, and empower audiences with stomping stadium-size pop anthems meant to be shared at full volume. His observations and affirmations pick people back up when they need it, affirm their potential, and encourage them to keep going.  

Inspiring fans around the world, Grammer has over 3 billion global streams under his belt and a social media footprint of over 4 million followers. His catalog consists of numerous bona fide hits, including the quadruple-platinum single “Honey, I’m Good;” the platinum singles “Keep Your Head Up,” “Fine By Me,” “Don’t Give Up On Me,” “Fresh Eyes,” and “Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah);” the gold single “I Found You;” and the gold albums Andy Grammer (2011) and Magazines Or Novels (2014). He has lent his music to films such as Five Feet Apart and garnered a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Music Direction and a Clio Award when “Don’t Give Up On Me” became the soundtrack for ESPN’s 13^th annual V Week for Cancer Research. On October 4, 2024 Andy Grammer released his latest studio album Monster.   

Grammer’s passions not only lie in his music, but also in his philanthropic work. This is paramount to who he is as a person, and it is greatly reflected in his artistry. He was recently recognized by Claire’s Place Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis Support (‘Clarity Impact Award’) and by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (‘Defender of Potential’ Award) for the incredible impact his work and generosity have made in the world. He is an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken at high-profile events including Mental Health America’s 2022 Annual Conference as the keynote speaker as well as the Indianapolis Colts’ “Beyond the Sidelines” benefitting Kicking the Stigma. Additional organizations he’s worked with include Susan G. Komen, Feeding America, The V Foundation, Carousel of Hope, Crayola’s “Campaign for Creativity” and much more.   

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