Audrey Hobert credits Gracie Abrams as formative influence on career
Audrey Hobert has opened up on Capital about the artist who helped shape her songwriting journey.
The January Capital Buzz Artist joined The Capital Evening Show with Jimmy Hill yesterday, where she spoke candidly about her close friendship and creative partnership with Gracie Abrams, revealing just how central those early collaborations were to her development as an artist.
During the interview, Jimmy Hill highlighted Hobert’s long-standing connection with Abrams, who has been a frequent guest on the show, and their work together on Abrams’ album The Secret Of Us.
He asked what Abrams understands about Hobert as an artist that most people might not see, prompting a reflective response.
Hobert explained that her creative path began alongside Abrams, long before she felt established as a songwriter in her own right.
She described those early months of writing together as her introduction to the craft, shaping not only her sound but her confidence to pursue music seriously.
“Well, she was definitely a formative part of my development,” Hobert said. “I had not really written a song before our collaboration so that was like my foray into the craft was just doing it with her for many months. So yeah, I don’t know if I would be doing this had we not started out together, you know?”
The admission offered listeners an insight into the early stages of Hobert’s career, highlighting how collaborative environments can play a crucial role in nurturing new talent.
Rather than following a traditional solo route into songwriting, Hobert’s creative identity was built through shared sessions, experimentation, and learning alongside someone she trusted.
Hill responded by noting how valuable that kind of support can be, particularly in an industry where many artists are expected to find their voice independently.
Hobert’s appearance comes as her profile continues to grow following her selection as Capital’s Buzz Artist for January, placing her firmly on the radar of listeners discovering new music through the station.
The conversation also reinforced the sense of authenticity around her work, rooted in genuine relationships rather than manufactured industry connections.
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