Victoria Loren "Tori" Kelly was born on December 14, 1992, in Wildomar, California, to Elvin Kelly, who has Jamaican and Puerto Rican ancestry, and Lora Kelly, who is of Irish and German descent. She has one sibling. Public information about her educational background is limited.
Tori Kelly displayed a passion for music from a young age. Her parents were instrumental in nurturing her vocal development and encouraging her to explore a wide range of musical genres. In her own words, “My parents say that I was singing before I could talk. I owe a lot to them because they kept no genre off limits. Music was always playing in the house. They never told me to be quiet, turn the music down, or anything like that. So I felt pretty free and experimental as a kid to kind of figure out my own voice.”
Kelly made an early television appearance on the talent show Star Search, where she won in the junior singer division but did not take the overall title. At age 12, she signed a record deal with Geffen Records, but the contract ended shortly thereafter. Her popularity began to rise when, at age 14, she started uploading cover songs and original content to her YouTube channel.
At 16, Tori auditioned for the ninth season of American Idol. Although she was eliminated before reaching the Top 24, the experience motivated her to take control of her musical direction. She began learning guitar and composing original songs, continuing to build an online following. Her YouTube channel eventually reached over 700,000 subscribers.
One of her most viewed videos was an acoustic cover of Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You,” performed with a fellow YouTuber. Her vocal style and authenticity resonated with audiences and helped establish her as a rising independent artist.
In 2012, Tori Kelly self-produced and independently released her debut EP, Handmade Songs by Tori Kelly, featuring original compositions. The project showcased her songwriting and production skills and caught the attention of music industry veterans.
In 2013, she met talent manager Scooter Braun, who facilitated her signing with Capitol Records. The following year, she contributed the song “Silent” to The Giver: Music Collection, released in support of the film adaptation of the novel The Giver. She also collaborated with acclaimed producers and artists, including Toby Gad, Max Martin, and Ed Sheeran, while working on her debut studio album.
| Birth Date: | 14 Dec, 1992 |
| Age: | 27 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Wildomar |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American singer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
