Chevel Shepherd

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Chevel Shepherd
Chevel Shepherd Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting 20191204-FS-WashingtonDC-TEF-011 (49199527802) (2).jpg
Shepherd at the Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting in December 2019.
Background information
Born (2002-06-18) June 18, 2002 (age 23)
Farmington, New Mexico, U.S.
GenresCountry
OccupationSinger
Years active2018–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 was not coached by Blake Shelton. On May 26, 2019, She performed God Bless America before the 2019 Indianapolis 500.

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Early life

Chevel Shepherd was born on June 18, 2002, in Farmington, New Mexico.

Career

In 2018, Shepherd entered the 15th season of The Voice. In her blind audition, she sang "If I Die Young" by The Band Perry. Of the show's four coaches (Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson and Blake Shelton), Clarkson, Hudson, and Shelton expressed interest in working with her, and Chevel chose to be a part of Kelly Clarkson's team. She made it to the finale and won the competition on December 18, 2018.

The Voice (2018)

The Voice performances

StageSongOriginal artistOrderResult
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 9.6Saved 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 15.11Saved 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 Judds25.8Winner
"Broken Hearts" (original song)Chevel Shepherd25.11
"It's a Little Too Late" Tanya Tucker 25.2

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018 The Voice Herself / contestantWinner (season 15)
2020WildfireSamantha NicholsFilming; acting debut
2022 Vengeance (2022 film) Young SingerFeatured Role

Tours

Opening

Discography

Albums

Everybody's Got a Story (2021)

Singles

SingleYearPeak chart positions
US
Country

[3]
"Broken Hearts"201824

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2018Talent Recap Fan Choice AwardsFavorite Talent Show Winner The Voice Nominated

References

  1. "CHEVEL SHEPHERD WINS SEASON 15 OF 'THE VOICE'". Tasteofcountry.com. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  2. Doughty, Brian. "Maroon 5 Live at Hard Rock Live". Local 10 . Archived from the original on September 4, 2019. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  3. "Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media, LLC. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by The Voice (American)
Winner

2018 (Fall)
Succeeded by
Preceded by The Voice (American)
Winner's song
"Broken Hearts"

2018 (Fall)
Succeeded by