Isaiah Grass

Bitter Jester Music Festival Judge

Isaiah Grass is a Chicago-based singer/songwriter. He's a former American Idol contestant in 2020, who gained international exposure! His fanbase reaches 250k followers worldwide, 1.5 million website visits, hundreds of DM's weekly, and he's verified on social media. His music has been featured on 10+ TV networks, and heard on several radio stations. Additionally he's been ranked No.1 on the Chicago Reverbnation Pop Charts.

His song "Wherever You Are" was nominated six times by the ISSA Music Awards, it's playing on Top 40 Radio, has been featured on a Daytime Chicago morning talk show, and proceeds of the song were donated to Music Beats Cancer. 

He writes all of his lyrics and his music genre is a blend of pop, rock, and dance. On 12/12/22, Isaiah released his debut album titled: "Expect The Unexpected" with 13 songs. Throughout his career, he's released several follow up singles including a holiday song "Christmas With You."

During the pandemic in 2021 he shared a DJ compilation remix album titled: "Dance In Love" which featured (9) of his new / old songs. His latest single titled: "I NEED YOU" was created for Mental Health in partnership with The National Alliance of Mental Illness. Many of Isaiah's songs have received airplay at nightclubs, radio stations, TV networks, and worldwide press.

Isaiah has been a musical guest on TV networks: ABC (Windy City Live), FOX (Fox 6 News Milwaukee), (Good Day Chicago), WCIU (The Jam), CBS (My Carolina), TMJ4 (The Morning Blend), WSPA 7 (Your Carolina), WGN (WGN News), WGN - TV (Day Time Chicago) , ESPN Sports, Arlington Park TV, Roku TV and more. He was recently featured in the Daily Herald Newspaper, Chicago Sound Check, and other media publications.

He has entertained thousands at venues, festivals, parades, and arenas throughout the United States as a headliner, special guest, or national anthem singer. He has performed at House of Blues, Hard Rock Cafe, Six Flags, Taste of Chicago, Mag Mile Lights Festival, Gotham Hall NY, Arts In The Dark Parade, North Halsted Market Days, Palm Springs Pride, OMG Music Fest, Monster Jam, NBA, Arlington Racetrack, and many more.

Isaiah has collaborated with brands: (U.S Army, Express, Bud Light) among many others. He has been featured in various (billboards, magazines, commercials, and advertisements) worldwide. He works with charity organizations such as: (The Salvation Army, St Jude's Children's Hospital, Lurie's Children's Hospital, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Songs of Love, Philippine Relief Fund for Hurricane Yolanda, National Alliance of Mental Illness) among others to help them raise money and awareness.

He is currently promoting the release of his new music, upcoming events, and collaborations. Isaiah looks forward to joining the pantheon of other great Bitter Jester judges in 2023!