Chevel Shepherd

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Chevel Shepherd
Shepherd at the Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting in December 2019.
Shepherd at the Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting in December 2019.
Background information
Born (2002-06-18) June 18, 2002 (age 21)
Farmington, New Mexico, U.S.
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer
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 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
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

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Everybody'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]

  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.

External links[edit]

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