Irish pop singer-songwriter Robert Grace has released his new single, If You Were Gone, a collaboration with his father, Bob Grace, ahead of a series of sold-out live dates in Ireland.
The track follows the success of Home, another father-and-son collaboration that has accumulated more than 10 million streams and over 400 million views on TikTok. The song also reached the UK Singles Sales Top 40, helping further raise Grace’s profile.
Speaking about the new release, Grace said: “If You Were Gone is about suddenly realising how deeply we depend on our loved ones while also fearing the emptiness their absence would bring.”
Musically, the song takes the form of a folk-inspired ballad, building from a reflective opening into a larger, chorus-driven arrangement. The track focuses on themes of family, connection and the fear of loss.
Grace has become one of Ireland’s most successful emerging pop artists, with more than 250 million streams across digital platforms and over half a billion views on social media. His breakthrough singles include the double-platinum hit Fake Fine and Not OK, which has amassed more than 60 million streams.
His 2024 single Euphoria received support from BBC Radio 1, with presenters including Clara Amfo and Molly King highlighting the track. More recently, Memories reached number one on the Irish Radio Breakers Chart.
Alongside his streaming success, Grace has built a substantial online audience, attracting more than 3.7 million followers on TikTok. Across all platforms, his catalogue has generated more than 500 million streams.
The release of If You Were Gone comes as Grace prepares for a run of headline shows. His upcoming performances at The Academy in Dublin on 13 June and Set Theatre in Kilkenny on 20 June have already sold out. Remaining tickets are limited for his Cork show at Wavelength on 27 June and his London appearance at The Lower Third on 19 September.
With If You Were Gone, Grace continues a productive period that has seen him combine chart success, strong streaming numbers and growing live demand, while once again collaborating with his father on a deeply personal release.