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. 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.
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 Stage Song Original artist Order Result Blind Audition "If I Die Young" The Band Perry 3.6Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson and Blake Shelton turned, joined Team Kelly Battles (Top 48) "You Look So Good in Love" George Strait 9.6Saved by Kelly Knockouts (Top 32) "Travelin' Soldier" 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 " Jason Aldean/Brantley Gilbert 23.2 "Blue" LeAnn Rimes 23.7 Live Finale (Final 4) "Rockin' with the Rhythm of the Rain" The Judds 25.8 Winner "Broken Hearts" Chevel Shepherd 25.11 "It's a Little Too Late" Tanya Tucker 25.2
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2018 The Voice Herself / contestant Winner (season 15) 2022 Vengeance Young Singer Acting debut; cameo appearance 2023 Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse Samantha Nichols
Tours
Opening Red Pill Blues Tour (2019)
Discography Albums Everybody's Got a Story (2021)
Singles Single Year Peak chart positions USCountry "Broken Hearts" 2018 24
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result2018 Talent Recap Fan Choice Awards Favorite Talent Show WinnerThe Voice
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