Who was Christina Grimmie? The Voice singer who lost her life during an autograph signing event

Christina Grimmie was an American singer who gained fame through her YouTube channel. The singer started her journey at the age of fifteen by posting covers of famous songs on YouTube. Grimmie was later managed by Selena Gomez’s mother, Mandy Teefey, and her stepfather, Brian Teefey.

Christina Grimmie also worked with Selena Gomez and opened for her on the tours. The singer also joined The Voice Season 6 and gained recognition from the same.

At the height of her rising career, Christina Grimmie was tragically shot during a fan meet-and-greet when she was signing autographs. The twenty-two-year-old was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but was pronounced dead shortly after. The attacker also died by suicide at the venue by shooting himself.

Following her death, Adam Levine offered to cover Christina Grimmie’s funeral expenses. A GoFundMe campaign also raised over $200,000 to support her family.

Christina Grimmie's journey on The Voice

Christina Grimmie gave a blind audition for The Voice in 2014, where the singer sang Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus. The season was judged by Shakira, Usher, Adam Levine, and Blake Shelton. Within 20 seconds of Christina's performance, Levine, Shakira, and Usher pressed their buttons to turn their chairs.

The singer's talent was appreciated by all four judges. However, out of the four, Christina decided to go on Adam Levine's team. On being asked about what inspires her the most at the audition, Christina said,

"My mom. She's had breast cancer three times, and I thought she wouldn't get to see me anything like this, so. I love my mom, and I'm happy I get to do this for her."

The singer won many challenges and secured third place in the reality show. Later, she also released her own songs and EPs that increased her fan base.

In 2016, Grimmie released an EP, Side A, and worked on the movie The Matchbreaker, which soon became a success. However, her sudden demise left her fans and the music industry in shock. Her family decided to release the second part of the EP, Side B, and her last album, All Is Vanity, the following year for her fans.

The Voice pays tribute to Christina Grimmie

Fans and artists globally paid tribute to the singer after her death and appreciated her talent. The Voice also shared a video on their YouTube channel, featuring messages from all the contestants who participated in Grimmie's season. The video was shared by thousands of fans.

Christina's coach, Adam Levine, also uploaded a post on his Facebook where he wrote,

"Behati and I are absolutely devastated and heartbroken by Christina Grimmie’s tragic death. Our hearts go out to her family. Christina was a natural, a gifted talent that comes along so rarely. She was taken from us too soon. This is yet another senseless act of extreme violence. I am left stunned and confused how these things can conceivably continue to happen in our world."

Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, and other famous names from the music industry also paid their tributes and condolences to the family.

Stephen Rezza, Grimmie's boyfriend, also wrote an emotional letter to Grimmie on his social media that said,

"The amount of sadness and shock I am filled with is unbearable. This is something I will never recover from. I love you, Christina Grimmie. You will always have a piece of my heart. I feel you with me now. You are watching over me & I will live my life with you beside me, in spirit. Love you so much, Spoop. Ill see you on the other side. 💜"

Grimmie's family later started the Christina Grimmie Foundation, a 501(c)3 charity that helps and supports families affected by gun violence.

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