Chevel Shepherd | |
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![]() Shepherd at the Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting in December 2019. | |
Background information | |
Born | Farmington, New Mexico, U.S. | June 18, 2002
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 2018–present |
Chevel Shepherd (born June 18, 2002) is an American country singer. She is the winner of season 15 of the American talent competition The Voice at the age of 16.[1] She was coached by Kelly Clarkson and became the first country artist to win the show that wasn't a part of Team Blake. On May 26, 2019, She performed God Bless America before the 2019 Indianapolis 500.
Early life
[edit]Chevel Shepherd was born on June 18, 2002, in Farmington, New Mexico.
Career
[edit]In 2018, Shepherd entered the 15th season of The Voice. In her blind audition, she sang "If I Die Young" by The Band Perry. Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson and Blake Shelton turned, and Chevel chose to be a part of Team Kelly. She made it to the finale and won the competition on December 18, 2018.
The Voice (2018)
[edit]The Voice performances
[edit]Stage | Song | Original artist | Order | Result |
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Blind Audition | "If I Die Young" | The Band Perry | 3.6 | Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson and Blake Shelton turned, joined Team Kelly |
Battles (Top 48) | "You Look So Good in Love" (vs. Mikele Buck) | George Strait | 9.6 | Saved by Kelly |
Knockouts (Top 32) | "Travelin' Soldier" (vs. Sarah Grace) | The Chicks | 13.1 | |
Live Playoffs (Top 24) | "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Ol' Days)" | The Judds | 15.11 | Saved by Public |
Live Top 13 | "Little White Church" | Little Big Town | 17.7 | |
Live Top 11 | "Space Cowboy" | Kacey Musgraves | 19.2 | |
Live Top 10 | "You're Lookin' at Country" | Loretta Lynn | 21.8 | |
Live Semifinals (Top 8) | "She's Country"/ "Country Must Be Country Wide " (duet with Kirk Jay) | Jason Aldean/Brantley Gilbert | 23.2 | |
"Blue" | LeAnn Rimes | 23.7 | ||
Live Finale (Final 4) | "Rockin' with the Rhythm of the Rain" with (Kelly Clarkson) | The Judds | 25.8 | Winner |
"Broken Hearts" (original song) | Chevel Shepherd | 25.11 | ||
"It's a Little Too Late" | Tanya Tucker | 25.2 |
Filmography
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | The Voice | Herself / contestant | Winner (season 15) |
2020 | Wildfire | Samantha Nichols | Filming; acting debut |
2022 | Vengeance (2022 film) | Young Singer | Featured Role |
Tours
[edit]- Opening
- Red Pill Blues Tour (2019) (opening for Maroon 5)[2]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]Everybody's Got a Story (2021)
Singles
[edit]Single | Year | Peak chart positions |
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US Country [3] | ||
"Broken Hearts" | 2018 | 24 |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2018 | Talent Recap Fan Choice Awards | Favorite Talent Show Winner | The Voice | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "CHEVEL SHEPHERD WINS SEASON 15 OF 'THE VOICE'". Tasteofcountry.com. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- ^ Doughty, Brian. "Maroon 5 Live at Hard Rock Live". Local 10. Archived from the original on September 4, 2019. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media, LLC. Retrieved January 4, 2019.