Grace Morrison Released Playful New Single, Beer In A Teacup, As An Ode To Her Grandma

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On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK“, Grace Morrison’s playful, twang-filled single, Beer in a Teacup, is an anthem to embracing imperfections and self-acceptance, inspired by her unconventional, unapologetic grandmother.

Beer In A Teacup

If nerditude had a formal name, it would undoubtedly be Grace Morrison. This New England-based singer-songwriter is a little bit of everything—pianist, accordion player, Renaissance Faire performer, cranberry grower, historical nonfiction buff, and coffee devotee who even sells her own blend. She’s also an unapologetic expert on all things New England. These eclectic quirks weave seamlessly into her music, making her one of the most unique and endearing voices in today’s songwriting scene.

With her latest single, “Beer in a Teacup,” Morrison offers an advanced listen that’s as twang-filled as it is triumphant—a playful anthem about embracing imperfections and letting self-doubt roll off your shoulders.

The track, part of her highly anticipated album Saltwater Country, is an ode to her grandmother, who famously sipped beer from a Victorian teacup with a saucer and didn’t care what anyone thought.

Born and raised on the shores of Cape Cod, Morrison has crafted a sound she calls “Saltwater Country”—a charismatic blend of folk, country, and pop that reflects her deep connection to the coastline. It’s a style that carries the storytelling and twang of country, infused with the raw, unshakable spirit of a Swamp Yankee, shaped by her cranberry-growing family and the salty air of her hometown.

Grace Morrison

Morrison’s journey is anything but conventional. She’s never held what some might call a “real job,” choosing instead to let music guide her on a wild, unpredictable path through life—one she wouldn’t trade for anything. Her career began in high school, singing for tips at coffee shops, where she once received a $20 bill from actor James Spader that she still keeps.

Soon after, she hit the road with Rock 4 Xmas, sharing stages with legends like Eddie Money, Joey Molland of Badfinger, Carmine Appice (co-writer of “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy”), and Greg Douglass (co-writer of “Jungle Love” with Steve Miller Band). At 17, she found herself on a tour bus with rock icons—a real-life Spinal Tap experience that cemented her dream of a life in music.

Finding her sound took time. Her father once pushed her toward blues, despite her voice pointing elsewhere. Through years of exploration, she carved out her niche, a breakthrough moment arriving during a collaboration with hit songwriter Lori McKenna. While eight months pregnant, Morrison co-wrote “Just Loving You,” her most personal song to date. The way it connected with audiences taught her a vital lesson: the more specific her songs, the more they resonate. Writing what she knows became her guiding principle.

That ethos drives Saltwater Country, produced by Jon Evans (Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan). The album blends the simplicity of “three chords and the truth” with a ’90s pop flair, delivering a sound that’s both fresh and familiar. It spans the gritty, swampy “Poor Man’s Daughter”—a raw reflection on growing up with nothing—to the buoyant “Beer in a Teacup.” The lead single’s twangy charm and defiant spirit shine through, backed by Evans’ polished production. American Songwriter and other outlets have taken notice, praising Morrison’s ability to turn her quirks into art.

For Morrison, Saltwater Country is the sound of an artist who’s found her confidence. It’s her cranberry-growing, coffee-blending, accordion-playing soul laid bare—an album rooted in her Cape Cod heritage and the lessons of a life lived on her own terms. “Beer in a Teacup” encapsulates it all: when life gets messy, you pour your beer in a teacup and move on. With this release, Grace Morrison invites us all to raise a cup—teacup or otherwise—to the beauty of being unapologetically ourselves.

Find more from Grace Morrison now:

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https://www.gracemorrison.com

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