Tori Kelly's Pets

Tori Kelly is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Kelly first gained recognition after posting videos on YouTube as a teenager, and made it through to Hollywood week on the ninth season of American Idol in 2010. Thereafter, she independently released her self-produced debut EP in 2012, Handmade Songs by Tori Kelly.

In 2013, after Scooter Braun became her manager, Kelly signed with Capitol Records. Her second EP and first major-label release, Foreword (2013), followed soon after. Kelly’s debut studio album Unbreakable Smile (2015) peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States with its lead single, “Nobody Love”, marking her first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She followed this up with another compelling album, “Inspired by True Events,” in 2019. Aside from albums, Kelly has ventured into the world of film, lending her voice to the character Meena in the animated film “Sing” (2016).

Kelly’s star has only shone brighter thanks to her partnerships with some of the industry’s finest. She has collaborated with Ed Sheeran on a cover of his song “I Was Made For Loving You.” Other collaborations include musical endeavors with Pharrell Williams, Kirk Franklin, Lecrae, Dan + Shay (Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney), Jeremy Passion, Pentatonix (Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, Matt Sallee), and even the iconic James Bay.

Kelly was nominated for Best New Artist at the 58th Grammy Awards, an indication of her immediate impact on the industry. Kelly also took home the award for Best Gospel Album for her project “Hiding Place” at the 2019 Grammy Awards. Beyond the Grammys, she has been honored at the Billboard Women in Music awards.