Kat Graham’s musical adventure continued in October 2010, when her debut single, “Sassy,” was released. Despite having a music video, the song was not a commercial hit. Undaunted, she recorded a number of cover songs, including those of Janet Jackson and Paula Abdul, and received notoriety and appreciation from Paula herself.
Graham also contributed a cover of Garbage’s “Only Happy When It Rains” to the soundtrack of The Vampire Diaries in December 2010.
Graham received her first major label recording contract with A&M/Octone Records in 2012. She released her single “Put Your Graffiti On Me” in March 2012, to favorable reviews from reviewers. The music video for the song has received millions of views on YouTube.
It reached at number five on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs list in the United States. Graham’s musical talent was discovered by a wider audience in May 2012, when she played “Put Your Graffiti On Me” on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, her first televised musical performance.
Graham published her first EP, Against The Wall, later that month, debuting at #54 on the iTunes Music Album Chart. She is currently working on her debut album, and her second single off the EP, “Wanna Say,” grabbed notice with a music video directed by Benny Boom and produced by London Alley.
Graham continued her musical career by working with Ras Kass and Doc Hollywood on the single “Dog Day Afternoon” for their collaborative album Spit No Evil.
When did Kat Graham leave Vampire Diaries?
Kat Graham left The Vampires Diaries after season 8 of the show.
Why did Kat Graham quit Vampire Diaries?
Since Graham recently stated that she was concentrating on her work as an activist, actress, and singer and had no plans to play the character again, Julie Plec, the co-creator of The Vampire Diaries, has stated that “the door will always be open” for Graham to return to her role as Bonnie Bennett in any new iteration of the series.