Gallant

Christopher Joseph Gallant III, known professionally as Gallant, was born on November 14, 1991, in Washington, D.C. He spent his elementary years in Columbia, Maryland, where he attended Atholton High School. During his middle school years, he began recording songs, developing an interest in R&B and later alternative rock influences. He further pursued his education in music, graduating from New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study in 2013.

In the fall of 2013, Gallant relocated to Los Angeles, California, to focus on his music career. He independently released his debut EP, “Zebra,” in 2014, a project he described as a “sonic diary” reflecting on his experiences in New York. His single “Weight in Gold” gained significant attention in 2015 when it was played by Zane Lowe on Beats1’s inaugural broadcast. That same year, he supported Sufjan Stevens on a North American tour, performing 18 shows. Spotify recognized his potential, naming him one of 15 artists expected to “breakout” in 2016. Gallant’s debut studio album, “Ology,” released in April 2016, received critical acclaim and earned him a Grammy Award nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album.

Gallant launched his “In the Room” series in 2016, a collaborative project featuring artists who inspired him. The series included duets with Sufjan Stevens, Seal, Jack Garratt, John Legend, Andra Day, and Dua Lipa. He made his national television debut on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” in May 2016, performing “Weight in Gold” to a standing ovation. His career continued with the release of albums such as “Sweet Insomnia” (2019), the EP “Neptune” (2021) featuring Brandy, and collaborative projects like “sneek” (2023) with Terrace Martin. He is scheduled to release his album “Zinc.” in September 2024.