Gracie Abrams Performs Rousing Rendition of 'Blowing Smoke' During Austin City Limits TV Debut — Watch! (Exclusive)

Gracie Abrams had an outstanding year.

From opening for Taylor Swift on her Eras tour to releasing her second album in 2024. The secret of us and hitting the road in support, the rising pop star, 25, was everywhere.

Now, Abrams is “deeply grateful” to make her debut on Austin City Limits TV on Saturday, October 12, where she will perform an intimate performance of six of her songs.

PEOPLE is premiering two songs featuring Abrams The secret of us — “I Love You, I’m Sorry” and “Blowing Smoke.”

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Before launching into a sweeping performance of her single “I Love You, I’m Sorry,” Abrams tells the audience “how deeply grateful she is” to be in the room with her fans.

“Thank you so much for coming,” she tells the audience. “It literally means the world. I missed you so much.”

Abrams added, “I don’t even know what to say. It’s just special. I’m really grateful for the show, so thank you.”

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With “Blowing Smoke,” the “Mess It Up” artist kicks off a fiery version of the song that has the crowd singing along with her.

While Abrams also performs her single “Risk” from her latest album, she also revisits the 2020 EP that launched her career with the ballad “Friend.”

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Gracie Abrams.

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The “Close to You” hitmaker will share her Austin City Limits TV episode with Maggie Rogers, who the latter will appear on the series.

Austin City Limits is celebrating its milestone 50th season this year, with the new season premiering on September 28th with Kacey Musgraves.

Abrams’ episode of Austin City Limits TV premieres Saturday, October 12 at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT. Full episodes are available to stream online immediately after the initial broadcast here.

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