Sixth-Grade Gaga-Bieber Hybrid Wows on YouTube

By Zach Dionne Posted May 11th 2010 04:15PM

What looks like Justin Bieber, sounds like Lady Gaga and plays piano like a sixth-grade virtuoso? This guy! The viral Venus Flytrap that is The Daily What snagged this stunning video of a young Biebz-look-alike/Gaga-sound-alike jamming a 'Paparazzi' cover Tuesday morning. We spent our day watching the clip, like, 95 times.

Whether it's the soulful, way-too-mature-for-a-kid-this-old vocals, the hairdo (how'd he get it so Bieber-y?!) or the effortless confidence -- maybe all three -- this clip is a classic. Meet the artist known as Greyson Michael Chance:

Wow, huh? PopEater commends this grade-school genius for putting a unique spin on the oft-covered music de Gaga. We also applaud these sixth-grade females for not fainting in the wake of this spectacular performance.

Young Greyson-san's 'Paparazzi' cover has netted him over 1.5 million hits thus far -- which is a few more views than the two original home video jams hosted on his YouTube channel. Here's the bio from his page -- Greyson97, leading us to believe he was born in '97 and is around 12:

I am very inspired by Lady Gaga and Augustana. Lady Gaga is a freak but she has so much talent and her style of music is what I would like mine to be when I'm older. Augustana is one of the most underrated bands I think ever to step the planet. They have so much talent it is not funny. They have such a good concept with folk and rock. It is very sad that they are so unknown.

Greyson undeniable awesomeness has already inspired a Facebook fan page, which currently has over 5,200 devotees screaming "WOW!" and "Sooooo Cool!" in unison.

Further proof he's a phenom? Ellen DeGeneres has booked Greyson to stop by her talk show this Thursday.

Here's hoping for more from Greyson...soon. In the meantime, here are two of his own songs:

'Stars'

'Broken Hearts'

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Thursday 13 May

By Loren

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Outstanding was verry impressed

Wednesday 12 May

By Prudence

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I think the shocked looks on all the girls behind him are hilarious and accurately depict my face when he opened his mouth. Absolutely stunning!

By HR

Wow, those girls faces remind me why I'm so glad to be out of school, horrid evil little vicious monsters. Instead of applauding the kid's talent they will make faces because he is exspressing himself and not just fitting in with the other "men"
I hope his talent takes him where ever he wants to go and these other mean people will be left in his dust!

Friday 14 May

By Angela

He has such an amazing talent. I can't believe for the life of me some of you out there are putting him down. Your jealousy of a child is so sad. You should praise children and each other for the gifts God gave us. Its an even smaller amount of us that choose to receive those gifts. I say sing and play loud and proud! Never listen to the jealous people that try to tear you down because they cannot do what you can.

By Yeah Dawn

We haven't seen the last of this young man. Amazing talent!

By LisaT

I watch stuff like that and it brings me to tears. The little girl in the back ground is priceless. I bet he won't have any problems finding a girlfriend after that. YOU GO!!!!!!!!!!
That was awesome!!!!!!!

By jonpaul

amazing boy

By Barb

Can I be your talent agent!! Where is Simon? You will be a STAR!! NO DOUBT! WOW

By SHELBY

Mom son was born in 97' as well,but mine can barely get dressed and brush his teeth without being told.Can I trade my son in for for this kid????hehe

By Smiley32190

WOW what a voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *swoon* AMAZING!

By Jennifer

Sorry Lady GaGa,it looks like you have been replaced!! I can't believe this little boy's voice, I can't stop watching this video, he is AWESOME!!!

By Dan

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Anyone else think this blows?

Sunday 30 May

By fratdawgg23

Talented kid for sure. Now if the cameraperson would just spend a few bucks on a tripod... all that crazy motion about made me seasick LoL

By Lisa

He is a sixth grader, lots of time to grow. We are just saying if he continues he has lots of potential.

What are you talking about? You don't get much better than this!!!

By karliosis

I've heard him sing Lee Greenwood's "I'm Proud to be an American", and he gives you goosebumps with that song. Also, he
opened OKC's Remington Park horse racing with the Star Spangled Banner when he was 10 & 11. Good Luck GMC, you're amazing, and by the way, when his voice changes, it will only be better.

By Gary

I AM SPEECHLESS! THIS YOUNG MAN IS REMARKABLE!

By J

They said the same of M J !!!!

By Amy

I look forward to seeing him hit it big. He has a great future ahead of him.

He can go along way !!

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