Christina Grimmie
Encyclopedia
Christina Victoria Grimmie (born March 12, 1994), known on YouTube as zeldaxlove64, is a pianist and singer known for covers of hit songs by artists such as Demi Lovato
, Selena Gomez
, Christina Aguilera
, Miley Cyrus
, Justin Bieber
, Katy Perry
and many more. In June 2011, she released her debut EP, Find Me
.
, covering Nelly's
"Just a Dream"
, which has had over 34.5 million views between the two official versions of the video as of June 24, 2011. She had over 17 million views on her channel as of June 2011, which made her the 7th most subscribed musician on YouTube of all time at that point. She was also placed at number 2 of the top 5 of the MyYoutube competition, behind Selena Gomez
, and in front of Rihanna
, Nicki Minaj
and Justin Bieber
.
, and has also performed backup vocals for Selena Gomez & the Scene
, and was on the 2011 first ever Digitour, especially designed for YouTube artists. She has appeared on the Billboard Social 50
. She also opened for Selena Gomez & The Scene, Allstar Weekend and The Jonas Brothers during the Concert of Hope.
She will be touring with Selena Gomez & the Scene
beginning July 28, 2011, opening for them in the We Own the Night Tour
. She released an EP, entitled Find Me
, on June 14, 2011. Her first single 'Advice' was released to Radio Disney on June 11, with the music video being released on July 19 on her Youtube channel.
Demi Lovato
"She’s got the range, the full emotional spectrum, incredible control… Vocally, she’s the best thing Disney’s had since Christina Aguilera."—Producer Toby Gad on Demi Lovato's vocals...
, Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez
Selena Marie Gomez is an American actress and singer best known for portraying Alex Russo in the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place...
, Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
, Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus
Miley Ray Cyrus is an American actress and pop singer-songwriter. She achieved wide fame for her role as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana....
, Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber
Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B singer, songwriter and actor. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager...
, Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents, Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her first year of high school, she began to pursue a...
and many more. In June 2011, she released her debut EP, Find Me
Find Me (Christina Grimmie album)
Find Me is the debut EP by American artist and YouTube sensation Christina Grimmie. The album was released for digital download on June 14, 2011. Physical copies of the album are sold at Grimmie's tour appearances and shows. Released independently, the album was a commercial success. It debuted at...
.
YouTube recognition
Grimmie is best known for her video with Sam TsuiSam Tsui
Samuel "Sam" Tsui is an American musician and Internet celebrity who rose to fame on YouTube. He is best known for covering and performing songs by popular artists, as well as original medleys and mashups...
, covering Nelly's
Nelly
Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. , better known by his stage name Nelly, is an Grammy Award winning American rapper and actor. He has performed with the rap group St. Lunatics since 1993 and signed to Universal Records in 1999. Under Universal, Nelly began his solo career in 2000 with his debut album...
"Just a Dream"
Just a Dream (Nelly song)
"Just a Dream" is a song performed by American recording artist Nelly, taken from his sixth studio album 5.0 . The song was written by Nelly, Rico Love, Jim Jonsin and Frank Romano with Jonsin and Love producing the song. The song was released from August 16, 2010 to iTunes Stores around the world...
, which has had over 34.5 million views between the two official versions of the video as of June 24, 2011. She had over 17 million views on her channel as of June 2011, which made her the 7th most subscribed musician on YouTube of all time at that point. She was also placed at number 2 of the top 5 of the MyYoutube competition, behind Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez
Selena Marie Gomez is an American actress and singer best known for portraying Alex Russo in the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place...
, and in front of Rihanna
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
, Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj , better known by her stage name Nicki Minaj; ), is a Trinidadian-born American recording artist...
and Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber
Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B singer, songwriter and actor. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager...
.
Career
Grimmie has performed in the UNICEF charity concertBenefit concert
A benefit concert or charity concert is a concert, show or gala featuring musicians, comedians, or other performers that is held for a charitable purpose, often directed at a specific and immediate humanitarian crisis. Such events raise both funds and public awareness to address the cause at...
, and has also performed backup vocals for Selena Gomez & the Scene
Selena Gomez & the Scene
Selena Gomez & the Scene is an American pop band formed in Hollywood, California in 2009. Along with lead singer and founder Selena Gomez, the band consists of bassist Joey Clement, guitarist Ethan Roberts, drummist Greg Garman and keyboardist Dane Forrest. Selena Gomez & the Scene have released...
, and was on the 2011 first ever Digitour, especially designed for YouTube artists. She has appeared on the Billboard Social 50
Billboard charts
The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine...
. She also opened for Selena Gomez & The Scene, Allstar Weekend and The Jonas Brothers during the Concert of Hope.
She will be touring with Selena Gomez & the Scene
Selena Gomez & the Scene
Selena Gomez & the Scene is an American pop band formed in Hollywood, California in 2009. Along with lead singer and founder Selena Gomez, the band consists of bassist Joey Clement, guitarist Ethan Roberts, drummist Greg Garman and keyboardist Dane Forrest. Selena Gomez & the Scene have released...
beginning July 28, 2011, opening for them in the We Own the Night Tour
We Own the Night Tour
The We Own the Night Tour is the third concert tour by American band Selena Gomez & the Scene, in support of their third studio album, When the Sun Goes Down...
. She released an EP, entitled Find Me
Find Me (Christina Grimmie album)
Find Me is the debut EP by American artist and YouTube sensation Christina Grimmie. The album was released for digital download on June 14, 2011. Physical copies of the album are sold at Grimmie's tour appearances and shows. Released independently, the album was a commercial success. It debuted at...
, on June 14, 2011. Her first single 'Advice' was released to Radio Disney on June 11, with the music video being released on July 19 on her Youtube channel.
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | American Music Awards | New Media Honoree (Female) | Herself |