Chevel Shepherd

Chevel Shepherd was born on June 18, 2002, in Farmington, New Mexico. Her upbringing in a musical family, with her mother playing piano and singing, her sister singing, and her father playing guitar, fostered an early love for music. She was exposed to a diverse range of genres, including classic rock and classic country, which shaped her musical influences from a young age.

In 2018, at the age of 16, Shepherd entered season 15 of the American talent competition The Voice. During her blind audition, she performed “If I Die Young” by The Band Perry, prompting interest from coaches Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and Blake Shelton. She ultimately chose to join Team Kelly, and with the guidance of Kelly Clarkson, she advanced through the competition, consistently delivering performances that highlighted her traditional country sound. On December 18, 2018, Shepherd was crowned the winner, becoming the first country artist to win the show who was not coached by Blake Shelton. This victory marked a significant turning point in her career, launching her into the national spotlight.

Following her win, Shepherd continued to build her career. In 2019, she performed “God Bless America” before the Indianapolis 500 and opened for Maroon 5’s Red Pill Blues Tour. She released her debut EP, “Everybody’s Got A Story,” in 2021, featuring songs selected from hundreds of submissions, and has ventured into acting with roles in the 2020 film “Wildfire” and a featured role as Young Singer in the 2022 film “Vengeance.” Shepherd’s career demonstrates a progression from a talent show winner to an established artist with a growing body of work in both music and film.