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Tori Kelly

Victoria Loren Kelly(born December 14, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She first gained recognition onYouTubebefore making it through to Hollywood week on theninth seasonofAmerican Idolin 2010 and eventually releasing her debutEP,Handmade Songs(2012).

Tori Kelly
Kelly in 2023
Born
Victoria Loren Kelly

(1992-12-14)December 14, 1992(age 32)[1]
Wildomar, California,U.S.
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
Years active2003–present
Works
Spouse
André Murillo
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(m.2018)​
Musical career
OriginCanyon Lake, California,U.S.
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels
Websitetorikellymusic
Signature

In 2013, Kelly signed withCapitol Recordsand released her first major-label EPForeword(2013) which reached top 20 on the USBillboard200.She followed with her debut studio albumUnbreakable Smile(2015), which peaked at number two and garnered the singles "Nobody Love","Should've Been Us"and"Hollow"which marked her first three appearances on theBillboardHot 100.

Kelly released her second studio album,Hiding Place(2018), to critical acclaim and won twoGrammy AwardsforBest Gospel AlbumandBest Gospel Performance/Song.She followed withInspired by True Events(2019),A Tori Kelly Christmas(2020), and later signed toEpic Recordsand releasedTori(2024). Outside of music, Kelly has voiced Meena in theSingfranchise and competed onThe Masked Singer.She has received numerous accolades including aBET Award,twoBillboardMusic Awards,threeGrammy Awardsand aGMA Dove Award.

Early life

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Victoria Loren Kelly was born inWildomar, Californiato her father, Allwyn, who is ofJamaicanandPuerto Ricanancestry, and her mother, Laura, who is ofIrishandGermandescent.[3]She has a younger brother named Noah. Growing up, she was exposed to a variety of music by her parents. "I give them a lot of credit for just playing all different genres, and no genre was off limits," she said when asked about her upbringing. Kelly is aChristian.Faith plays a part in her songwriting, though she does not consider herself a part of theChristian musicgenre.[4][5]Kelly appeared on the showStar Search,but lost to vocalistTiffany Evans,who won the title of Junior Champion in the junior singer division.

In 2004, she participated onAmerica's Most Talented Kids,singingChristina Aguilera's "Keep on Singin' My Song"and won, beating out musicianHunter Hayes.She made a second appearance on the show in the Tournament of Champions, but lost toAntonio Pontarelli,a rock musician. At age twelve, Kelly accepted a record deal withGeffen Records,but both sides agreed to end the contract due to creative differences.[6]In 2007, Kelly began posting videos to YouTube, at the age of 14. The first video she uploaded was a cover ofJohn Wesley Work Jr.'s "Go Tell It on the Mountain",which she originally performed back in December 2004. Kelly gained recognition for her acoustic cover, with a fellow YouTuber named Angie Girl, ofFrank Ocean's "Thinkin Bout You".[7][8]

Despite failing to reach the top 24 onAmerican Idol,she took a new tack in her music, learning how to play the guitar, composing original song pieces, and recording them herself on her computer. Tori began posting her performances on YouTube, and quickly reached over 1,000,000 subscribers.[9]

Career

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2010–2014: American Idol and breakthrough

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Kelly performing in 2014

In 2010, Tori auditioned for Season 9 ofAmerican Idolin Denver, Colorado and made it through to Hollywood Week but did not reach the "Top 24" of the artists. She had claimed that she was 'devastated' but she had given it her all. Afterwards, she was asked to take part in a youth version of the 1985 charity song "We Are the World"titled" We Are the World: The Next Generation ". On May 1, 2012, she released her first EP, titledHandmade Songs by Tori Kelly,which was released on her own label, Toraay Records. Kelly wrote, produced, engineered, and recorded the EP by herself in her bedroom. Shortly after its release, the EP made it to the Top 10 Pop Albums list on iTunes.[10]She called the EP a "warm up" to a full-length album that was to come in the future.[11]As of 2013, it had sold more than 14,000 copies and reached number nine on the US Heatseekers Albums chart.[12]

In February 2013, Kelly released a single called "Fill a Heart", which she wrote for the "Child Hunger Ends Here" campaign byConAgra FoodsandFeeding America.The song was later performed by British boy bandThe WantedonDancing with the Stars.Starting in April 2013, Kelly performed at eight venues across continental U.S. for her "Fill a Heart" tour, helping out at the cities' food banks during the day.[13]She has performed in venues such as the Troubador and the Roxy in Los Angeles, theGramercy Theaterin New York andBush Hallin London. She has also been featured in magazines such asTeen Vogue,ElleandGlamour.[14]

During mid-2013, Kelly's newly assigned managerScooter Braunintroduced her to the heads ofCapitol Records.She had been "very skeptical" about signing with a major record label in fear that things would not work out in her favor. "I'd been burned before. But when I met those guys, I had never felt that way: They were fans and really got me." On September 6, 2013, she was signed toCapitol Records.[12]

In September 2013, she was picked asElvis Duran'sArtist of the Monthand was featured onNBC'sTodayshow hosted byKathie Lee GiffordandHoda Kotb,where she performed her single "Dear No One". Kelly announced onThe Today Showthat her major label debut, a second EP, titledForeword,would be released on October 22, 2013, onCapitol Records.By the end of November the EP had sold more than 16,000 copies, debuting at number 16 on the USBillboard200.[15]Kelly was the sole supporting act toEd Sheeranat Madison Square Garden on November 1, 2013, and supported Sam Smith on theirIn the Lonely HourUK tour in October 2014.[16]Kelly wrote and recorded a song called "Silent" forThe Giver: Music Collection,supporting the film adaptation (The Giver) of the novelThe Giver,which was released on iTunes on August 5, 2014.[17]On August 7, 2014, Kelly posted a live acoustic version of the song on her YouTube channel; which has over 2.6 million views as of October 2015.[18] Kelly was featured on "Lullaby"by British rapperProfessor Green,which was released in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2014.[19]The song peaked at number four on theUK Singles Chart,thus providing Kelly with her first top ten song in the United Kingdom.[20]

Kelly was featured on the medley "Winter Wonderland"/"Don't Worry Be Happy"onPentatonix's albumThat's Christmas to Methat was released in October 2014. On December 1, 2014, it was announced that Tori Kelly was one of MTV's Artist's To Watch. She privately performed two songs for MTV: "Funny" and "Dear No One"; both can be found on her Artist To Watch page.[21]Her "Funny" performance was aired on MTV for several weeks.

2015–2018:Unbreakable SmileandHiding Place

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Throughout 2014, Kelly worked with Braun on her debut album in which she had contributions fromToby Gad,Max Martin,andEd Sheeran.[22]The lead single from the album, "Nobody Love",was released on February 8, 2015. It was written by Rickard Goransson,Max Martin,and Tori Kelly herself.[23]Kelly performed "Nobody Love"at the2015 Billboard Music Awards.The album, entitledUnbreakable Smile,was released on June 23, 2015,[24]and debuted at number two on theBillboard200.[25]Kelly performed "Should've Been Us" at the2015 MTV Video Music Awards.[26]In October 2015, Kelly covered the song "Colors of the Wind"fromPocahontason theWe Love Disneyalbum.[citation needed]"Hollow"was released on October 22, 2015[27]as the first single from the new edition ofUnbreakable Smile.[28]In the same month, Kelly became the brand-ambassador ofWilliam Rast,the clothing line co-founded byJustin Timberlake.[29]In late 2015, Kelly received a nomination forBest New Artistat the58th Grammy Awards.[30]She performed at the ceremony with English singerJames Bay.[31]She became the first artist in history to perform aChristian popsong at theGrammy Awards.

Kelly at theToronto Film Festivalin 2016

Kelly recorded an updated version ofAmy Grant's 1991 single "Baby Baby",with Grant herself. Commemorating its 25th anniversary, when Kelly was still 23, the song was released on April 29, 2016.[32]Kelly made her cinematic debut in the animated filmSing(2016), voicing Meena the elephant.[33]On July 10, 2016, Kelly released an original song "Blink of an Eye"to honor her friendChristina Grimmie,on the one-month anniversary of her murder.[34]

On May 7, 2017, Kelly played theBeale Street Music FestivalinMemphis, Tennesseeopening forSoundgardenat what would be one of their final performances before frontmanChris Cornelldied by suicide on May 17.[35]On June 9, Kelly andrapperLecrae,released the single "I'll Find You",with Kelly as the featured artist. The accompanying music video was released on July 28, 2017. It features various St. Jude Hospital patients, and Kelly and Lecrae singing over a black backdrop. It peaked at No. 11 on theBillboard R&B/Hip-Hopchart, No. 1 on theHot Christian Songsand No. 17 on theBillboard Bubbling Under Hot 100chart. She also collaborated with country singerChris Laneon his single "Take Back Home Girl"which has since charted at No. 57 on theBillboardHot 100.[36]In September 2017, Kelly announced her engagement to basketball player André Murillo.[37]In December 2017, She performed a memorable version of "Have yourself a Merry little Christmas" with Jacob Collier, posted on YouTube.

On March 30, 2018, Kelly released the single "Help Us to Love" featuring the HamilTones, which served as the lead single to her second studio album. On May 20, 2018, she announced her and Murillo's marriage in anInstagrampost.[38]On August 23, Kelly revealed on her personal Instagram that her album,Hiding Place,would be released on September 14. The second single of the album, "Never Alone",was released on August 24. On September 7, Kelly announced a tour in support of the album.[39]Kelly later earned her first Grammy Awards withHiding Placewhich wonBest Gospel AlbumandBest Gospel Performance/Songwith "Never Alone"from the61st Annual Grammy Awards.

2019–2022:Inspired by True Eventsand other projects

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On January 18, 2019, Kelly announced that she would be going on The Acoustic Sessions tour starting in February. Tickets went on sale on January 25 along with the release of her new lead single "Change Your Mind" for her upcoming third studio album. On June 26, 2019, Kelly announced her third studio albumInspired by True Eventswhich was released on August 9, 2019.[40]

Kelly announced the "Inspired by True Events Tour", which was to visit American and European cities, in October 2019.[41][42]However, on December 18, 2019, Kelly announced that the tour would now only involve Europe, Australia, and Asia, with new dates added, and a quiet cancelation of the American leg of the tour.[43][44]On March 18, 2020, Kelly canceled her remaining tour stops in Europe, Australia, and Asia due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.[45]

On March 21, 2020, Kelly began broadcasting a daily live stream onInstagramwhich she named "QuaranTEA with Tori." The show was hosted from her home where she sang fan-requested songs, answered fans' questions, and featured several celebrity guests to interview and duet with (remotely). The guests includedAJ Rafael,Alessia Cara,David Archuleta,Demi Lovato,H.E.R.,Jessie J,JoJo,Jordin Sparks,Kirk Franklin,Natasha Bedingfield,and many more. After 7 weeks, Kelly ended the show to work on new music.[46]

On July 22, 2020, Kelly released a cover ofDrake's "Time Flies"as the first single of her EPSolitude.On August 11, three days before the EP's release, Kelly released "Unbothered"as the second single. Kelly releasedSolitudeon August 14 which includes four original songs which she wrote while in quarantine during thecoronavirus pandemic.[47]On July 30, 2020, Kelly was featured onJacob Collier's "Running Outta Love" from his albumDjesse Vol. 3.[48]A version forThe Late Show with Stephen Colbertwas released on August 3.[49]

On October 7, Kelly announced a Christmas album,A Tori Kelly Christmas,which was released on October 30. The album was produced byBabyface.[50][51]Two extra songs, including an original and a cover of "All I Want for Christmas Is You",were released as bonus tracks exclusively at Target.[52]In late 2020, Kelly also competed onseason 4ofThe Masked Singeras "Seahorse". Kelly made it to the semi-finals of the competition, before being unmasked in a triple elimination alongsideChloe Kimas "Jellyfish" andTaylor Dayneas "Popcorn".[53]

In 2021, Kelly recorded a cover of "Waving Through a Window"for the soundtrack album of the2021 film adaptationofDear Evan Hansen,produced byJustin Goldner.[54][55]On November 2, 2021, she published her first book,The Curly Girl Blues.[56]That same year, she reprised her role as Meena inSing 2.

2023–present:Tori

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In February 2023, Kelly performed a rendition of "Hallelujah" alongsideAndrea Bocellifor Bocelli's music specialThe Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli.[57]In March, it was announced that Kelly had signed withEpic Records,and released her first release under the label, "Missin U",which sampled the 2000s single"Fill Me In"byCraig David.[58]On her new sound, Kelly noted that she "wanted to go back in time" and revisitR&Bandhip-hopsounds popularized by 90s and mid-2000s artists likeDestiny's Child,Aaliyah,Missy Elliot,andTLC.[58]On July 28, 2023, Kelly released her fourth EP,Toriunder Epic and singer-songwriterJon Bellion's record labelBeautiful Mind.[59]A deluxe reissue of the EP was also released with three live recordings.[60]

In February 2024, Kelly released the single "High Water" and announced her fifth studio album,Tori.[61][62][63][64]The album was released on April 5, 2024.[65]A deluxe edition was released on October 11, 2024.[66]

Personal life

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Kelly married André Murillo, a professional basketball player in Germany, in 2018.[67]

On July 23, 2023, Kelly was hospitalized atCedars-Sinai Medical Centerafter collapsing at a restaurant inLos Angeles.Blood clots had been found in her legs and around her lungs.[68][69][70]On July 27, Kelly released a message stating that she felt better but was undergoing treatment.[71]On July 31, Kelly was discharged from the hospital.[72][73]

Artistry

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Influences

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Kelly citedgospel musicas childhood music influence, praising artists such asKirk Franklin.[74][75]Kelly has frequently citedR&Bandsoulartists for her music influences, including girl groupsDestiny's ChildandMary Mary,also cited "power vocalists" such asMariah Carey,Beyoncé,Jazmine Sullivan,Brandy,Kelly Clarkson,andChristina Aguilera.[76]She also cited music productions byTimbalandandDarkchildas inspiration for her works.[77]Her other influences or inspirations includeAlexis Ffrench,John MayerandStevie Wonder.[78]

Discography

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Main articles:Tori Kelly discographyandsongs

Tours

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Headlining

  • Where I Belong Tour (2015)[79]
  • Unbreakable Tour(2016)
  • Hiding Place Tour (2018)[80]
  • The Acoustic Sessions Tour (2019)[81]
  • Take Control Tour (2023)
  • Purple Skies Tour (2024)

Supporting

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2016 Sing Meena Voice
2021 Sing 2
2022 Jerry & Marge Go Large Herself
2024 Sing: Thriller Meena Voice

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2003 Star Search Herself Contestant
2004 America's Most Talented Kid
2010 American Idol Season 9
2016 The Voice Season 10Battle Advisor for TeamAdam Levine
The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60 Sang "The Rainbow Connection"withKermit the Frog
Beat Bugs Millie Pede Episode: 24b
Sesame Street Herself Sang "Try a Little Kindness"
2017–present Nationwidecommercials[82]
2020 The Disney Family Singalong Television special
The Masked Singer Herself (Seahorse) Season 4
2021 American Idol Herself/Mentor Season 19
The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo Herself Season 2, Episode 12
2022 Rugrats Cynthia Voice, episode: "Rescuing Cynthia"
2023[83] THE JOURNEY: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli[84][85] Herself Sings various songs plus "Hallelujah"with Bocelli,[86][87]on this four-part series also re-edited into a full-length theatrical version
2024 American Idol Herself/Mentor Season 22
Celebrity Family Feud Herself/Team Captain Season 11, Episode 2 Played againstMeghan Trainor's Family

Awards and nominations

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Tori Kelly awards and nominations
Totals[a]
Wins9
Nominations28
Note
  1. ^Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.

The following is a list of awards and nominations received by Tori Kelly.

Awards

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Award Year[a] Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref.
BET Awards 2018 Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational I'll Find You(withLecrae) Won [88]
2019 "Never Alone" (withKirk Franklin) Nominated [89]
Billboard Music Awards 2018 Top Christian Song "I'll Find You" Nominated
2019 Top Gospel Artist Herself Nominated
Top Gospel Album Hiding Place Won
Top Gospel Song "Never Alone" (withKirk Franklin) Nominated
2021 Top Christian Song "Together" Nominated
Billboard Women in Music 2015 Breakthrough Artist Herself Won [90]
Glamour Awards 2016 International Musician/ Solo Artist Herself Nominated [91]
GMA Dove Awards 2018 Song of the Year "I'll Find You" (with Lecrae) Nominated [92]
Short Form Video Of the Year Won
2021 Christmas / Special Event Album of the Year A Tori Kelly Christmas Nominated
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year "Together" Nominated
Grammy Awards 2016 Best New Artist Herself Nominated [93]
2019 Best Gospel Album Hiding Place Won [94]
Best Gospel Performance/Song "Never Alone"(withKirk Franklin) Won
2022 Album of the Year Justice(as Featured Artist) Nominated
[95]
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album A Tori Kelly Christmas Nominated
2025 Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella "Bridge Over Troubled Water"(withJacob CollierandJohn Legend) Won [96]
MTV Europe Music Awards 2015 Best New Act Herself Nominated [97]
Best Push Act Nominated
Artist on the Rise Nominated
NAACP Image Awards 2019 Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album (Traditional or Contemporary) Hiding Place Nominated [98]
Outstanding Song – Traditional "Never Alone" Nominated
People's Choice Awards 2016 Favorite Breakout Artist Herself Nominated [99]
Radio Disney Music Awards 2016 Breakout Artist of the Year Herself Won [100]
Best Crush Song "Should've Been Us" Nominated
2018 Country Favorite Song "Take Back Home Girl" (with Chris Lane) Nominated [101]
Soul Train Music Awards 2018 Best Gospel/Inspirational Award Herself Nominated [102]
2019 Nominated [102]
Stellar Awards 2019 Female Vocalist of the Year Herself Nominated [103]
Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year Nominated
Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year "Never Alone" (featuring Kirk Franklin) Nominated
Streamy Awards 2015 Breakthrough Artist 1875 Herself Nominated [104]
Teen Choice Awards 2015 Choice Web Star: Music Herself Nominated [105]
2017 Choice Movie Actress: Comedy Herself Nominated [106]
VH1's Big Music in 2015: You Oughta Know 2015 Artist of the Year Herself Nominated [107]
YouTube Music Awards 2015 50 Artists to Watch Herself Won [108]

Notes

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  1. ^Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

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