Christina Grimmie (1994-2016)

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Christina Grimmie (1994-2016)

was an American singer, songwriter, actress, and YouTuber who was known for covering hit songs on YouTube and participating in the NBC singing competition The Voice. In June 2011, she released her debut EP, Find Me. In 2013, she released her studio album, With Love. In 2016, she released her second EP, Side A, and a posthumous release, Side B, was made available on iTunes and Spotify. On June 9, 2017, her second and final album, All Is Vanity, was released posthumously.

In 2014, Grimmie was a contestant on season 6 of The Voice and finished in third place. Adam Levine, her coach on the show, announced in the finale that regardless of the results he would sign her to his label 222 Records. Lil Wayne also offered to sign her to his label, Young Money Entertainment. She was signed with Island Records for a short time before being dropped. In 2016, she took on an acting role, making her first and only motion picture appearance in The Matchbreaker.

Accomplishments:

2011:
  American Music Awards - New Media Honoree (Female)  - Won
Youth Rock Awards - Rockin' Indie Artist of the Year - Won

2012:
Intense Radio's Music Awards - Best Female Cover Artist - Won

2013:
Radio Disney Music Awards - Breakout Artist of the Year - Nominated

2014:
Young Hollywood Awards - Viral Superstar - Nominated
Teen Choice Awards - Choice Web Star: Music - Nominated

2015:
Choice Web Star: Music - Nominated
Shorty Awards - Best YouTube Musician - Nominated
iHeartRadio Music Festival - Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star - Won

2016:
Teen Choice Awards - Choice Web Star: Music - Won

2017:
Humane Society (HSUS) - Impact Award - Won

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