Staci Gruber, the Boston-based singer-songwriter whose work bridges the emotional nuances of personal experience and the stories of others, today unveils her new country-Americana single, “Be Kind With My Heart.” Recorded in Nashville and produced by Erik Halbig (Ty Herndon, Jamie O’Neal), the emotive ballad addresses the aftermath of betrayal or infidelity and the universal need for kindness in the wake of heartbreak.
Music was always Staci’s secret refuge. A naturally introspective child, she first discovered her voice singing “12 Days of Christmas” as a soloist in elementary school, transforming private closet performances into a powerful stage presence. Summers spent at the French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts nurtured her early passion, while her pioneering five-year dual-degree at Tufts University and the New England Conservatory—where she transitioned from the classical voice program into jazz studies—sharpened her versatility as both vocalist and songwriter. Influences ranging from Barbra Streisand and Karen Carpenter to John Coltrane and Billie Eilish converge in Staci’s unique musical tapestry, which she first brought to life as lead singer for a popular Greater Boston ensemble.
Parallel to her musical career, Staci has cultivated a distinguished professional life as a Harvard Medical School professor and neuroscientist at McLean Hospital. Her groundbreaking research into the long-term impact of cannabinoids has generated real-world data that continues to inform clinical trials and deepen our understanding of cannabis’s therapeutic potential. Through both her art and her science, Staci Gruber embodies the power of empathy and connection.
“Each one of us experiences so much throughout our lives—joy, sorrow, love, loss,” Staci reflects. “They help to define us and allow us to evolve. We’ve all been heartbroken and felt betrayed, wondering if we’ll make it through. ‘Be Kind With My Heart’ echoes the sentiment that no matter what role we play in lost love, kindness is key.”
The official music video for “Be Kind With My Heart” premiered on YouTube and can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vOoYA6VkLc&t=1s
