Quinn Christopherson facts for kids

Quinn Christopherson is a talented singer and songwriter from Anchorage, Alaska. He is known for his amazing songs, especially "Erase Me." This song won a big competition called the NPR Tiny Desk Contest in 2019. More than 6,000 people entered, so winning was a huge achievement! Quinn has roots in Alaskan Native cultures, being both Athabaskan and Iñupiat.

Growing Up in Alaska

Quinn Christopherson was born and grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. His family has deep connections to Alaska's Native cultures. His mother's family is Athabaskan, and his mother and father are also Iñupiat. Quinn spent his childhood with his mother's Athabaskan family. His grandmother was a wonderful storyteller from Tazlina, Alaska, who later moved to Anchorage.

Quinn's Musical Journey

When Quinn was younger, he often helped his dad. His dad was a DJ, and they would travel all over Alaska to play music at weddings. This was a fun way for Quinn to learn about music and performing.

Starting to Write Songs

When Quinn was 20 years old, his father gave him a guitar. This gift inspired him to start writing his own songs. It was the beginning of his journey as a singer-songwriter.

Entering the Tiny Desk Contest

In 2018, Quinn entered the Tiny Desk Contest, a competition held by NPR. He didn't win that year, but his folk song entry, "Mary Alee," was noticed. This song was a special tribute to his grandmother, who had passed away. He even filmed the music video for "Mary Alee" on Westchester Lagoon when it was frozen, which made it very unique.

Winning the Tiny Desk Contest

The next year, in 2019, Quinn Christopherson entered the NPR Tiny Desk Contest again, and this time he won! His song "Erase Me" was chosen as the winner from over 6,000 entries. It was a huge moment for him.

Later in 2019, Quinn recorded a live music video for "Erase Me." He performed with his bandmate, Nick Carpenter, at the Anchorage Museum. They performed in front of a beautiful painting of Denali, Alaska's tallest mountain. NPR described this video as a "work of art." Another singer-songwriter, Lucy Dacus, praised "Erase Me," calling it a complex and captivating song. As the winner, Quinn got to perform a Tiny Desk Concert and go on tour with NPR Music.

Quinn's Music

Albums

• Write Your Name in Pink (2022)

Singles

• "Mary Alee" (2018)
• "Erase Me" (2019)
• "Raedeen" (2019)