Quinn Christopherson

Quinn Christopherson is an American singer-songwriter. He won the 2019 Tiny Desk Contest with his entry "Erase Me," a song exploring his experience coming out as a transgender man. Christopherson was recognized by NPR for his submission in the 2018 contest won by Naia Izumi.

Early life
Christopherson was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He is Athabaskan through his mother and Iñupiat through his mother and father. Christopherson grew up with his mother's Athabaskan family. His maternal grandmother was a storyteller from Tazlina, Alaska who later moved to Anchorage.

Career
Christopherson was recognized by NPR for his 2018 entry to the Tiny Desk Contest won by Naia Izumi. "Mary Alee," a folk song, is a tribute to his late grandmother. for which he recorded a music video on Westchester Lagoon while it was frozen. He credits his grandmother's positivity and acceptance of his transitioning as being influential in his life.

Christopherson won the 2019 Tiny Desk Contest. His submission, "Erase Me" explores his experience coming out as a transgender man. He recorded a live music video with his bandmate, Nick Carpenter, at the Anchorage Museum in front of a painting of Denali. Lucy Dacus praised his song as complex and captivating. Pilar Fitzgerald called his video a "work of art." "Erase Me" was one of over 6,000 entries in 2019. Christopherson will perform a Tiny Desk Concert and go on tour with NPR Music.

Personal life
Quinn began transitioning in 2017 at the age of 25. Due to the experiences of his grandmother, Christopherson does not drink alcohol.

Discography

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