Biography

Emm Gryner is an independent recording artist with a career that spans more than 25 years. Her albums Asianblue and Girl Versions were nominated for Pop Album of The Year at the Juno Awards. Emm appears on albums by and toured the world with the iconic David Bowie.

In 2013, Emm helped make the first music video in outer space when she helped arrange a new version of “Space Oddity” for astronaut Chris Hadfield. The song was recorded partly on earth and partly aboard the International Space Station. This collaboration has received more than 200 million views on YouTube.

In 2023, Emm was sought out by Def Leppard to contribute her Juno-nominated cover of Pour Some Sugar On Me to their Drastic Symphonies album featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Emm contributes lead vocals to the track which, as part of the album, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Classic and Classical Crossover chart.

Emm Gryner has released over 20 albums, exploring a wide range of genres including pop, rock, jazz, yacht rock, and metal. In addition to her prolific solo career, she mentors emerging artists and continues to tour internationally. She also performs with Queen Beach Killer Cat, her collaboration with poet Michael Holmes, and fronts her new feminist metal band, Ovary Axe.

Gryner, a dedicated scholar and advocate for women's mental health, is currently studying Psychological Science at Miami University. She earned a Certificate of Distinction in Vocal Pedagogy from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and has recently joined the faculty at her alma mater, Fanshawe College, as Professor of Artist Development.

Emm is the author of the best-selling book The Healing Power of Singing: Raise Your Voice, Change Your Life (ECW Press). As an Associate Certified Coach credentialed by the International Coach Federation, Emm works as a vocal and career coach to some of the most successful artists in North America.

Emm is a proud mom to two children, one stepson and two cats, Izzy and Peg. She lives with her partner, Michael and currently resides in London, Canada.