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Christina Grimmie

Christina Grimmie was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and YouTube personality known for posting cover songs online and for finishing third on the sixth season of *The Voice*.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Christina Grimmie was an American singer and YouTube personality who rose to fame through online cover songs and a third-place finish on *The Voice*. Her career was cut short when she was fatally shot in 2016 at age 22.

What it is: A YouTube and television talent

Grimmie first gained attention on YouTube under the username zeldaxlove64, posting cover versions of popular songs. Her online following led to a spot on the sixth season of *The Voice* in 2014, where she finished third and reached a mainstream TV audience.

Key details: Music releases and touring

She released the EP *Find Me* in 2011 and the studio album *With Love* in 2013. A second EP, *Side A*, came out in 2016. Grimmie also performed live as a touring artist before her death.

Why it matters: Death and ongoing impact

Grimmie was shot and killed in Orlando, Florida, after a concert meet-and-greet in June 2016. Her brother intervened during the attack. Her death drew broad media attention, and her family later supported efforts related to gun-violence awareness and assistance.

In short

  • Known for YouTube covers and *The Voice*
  • Released EP *Find Me* and album *With Love*
  • Fatally shot in 2016 at age 22
  • Her family supports gun-violence awareness

Quick questions

Who was Christina Grimmie?
She was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and YouTube personality known for cover songs and for competing on *The Voice*.
What was Christina Grimmie known for on YouTube?
She posted cover versions of songs by popular artists under the username zeldaxlove64.
How old was Christina Grimmie when she died?
She was 22 years old.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christina_Grimmie
    Supports: Birth name, dates, American singer and internet personality, and broad biographical overview.
  2. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christina_Grimmie
    Supports: YouTube identity, music career, and listed occupations.
  3. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christina_Grimmie
    Supports: EP and album releases, YouTube covers, and death details.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4789907/
    Supports: The Voice placement and the circumstances of her death.
  5. The Independent — https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/christina-grimmie-death-shot-gun-violence-b2280124.html
    Supports: Family efforts and foundation related to gun-violence support.