Chevel Shepherd (born June 18, 2002) is an American country singer. She is the winner of season 15 of the American talent competition ''

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'' at the age of 16. She was coached by

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and became the first country artist to win the show that wasn't a part of Team Blake. On May 26, 2019, She performed

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before the

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Early life

Chevel Shepherd was born on June 18, 2002, in

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Career

In 2018, Shepherd entered the 15th season of ''The Voice''. In her blind audition, she sang "

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and

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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)

''The Voice'' performances

Filmography

Tours

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(2019)

Discography

Albums

''Everybody's Got a Story'' (2021)

Singles

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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