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.
Chevel Shepherd | |
|---|---|
 Shepherd at the Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting in December 2019. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | June 18, 2002 Farmington, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Early life
editChevel Shepherd was born on June 18, 2002, in Farmington, New Mexico.
Career
editIn 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)
editThe Voice performances
edit| Stage | Song | Original artist | Order | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
editAlbums
editEverybody's Got a Story (2021)
Singles
edit| Single | Year | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Country [3] | ||
| "Broken Hearts" | 2018 | 24 |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.