With a big voice and an even bigger heart, beloved singer, songwriter, fan-favorite from NBC’s The Voice, and YouTube icon Christina Grimmie is one of those stars. The 22-year-old New Jersey native built a staggering fan base of 3.8 million YouTube subscribers, delivered one of the most talked-about…
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Former 'The Voice' contestant shot to death
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Christina Grimmie, participant of the reality show The Voice in its sixth season, was killed by several gunshots in the city of Orlando after being on stage giving a concert. The murderer waited among the thousands of fans who had around as he signed autographs. Police identified the individual as Kevin James Loibl, who was carrying two pistols and a hunting knife. After wounding the young, Kevin shot himself with the same weapon when Grimmie's brother tried to stop her firing.
The singer of 22 years became known in 2014 when he attended the The Voice program, where he chose Adam Levine as his mentor. Christina already had several followers by then, then rose videos to YouTube doing covers of pop songs. Despite not winning that season, the girl born in New Jersey began to gain ground in the world of music from the hand of Adam, his great talent and potential voice made her a rising star.
According to authorities, the attacker knew the victim personally. The investigation is still without revealing many details, what is certain is that Kevin traveled from across the country, "only to commit this crime." Although the place had private security, they had no armed guards. It was informed that the club did not hire officers with the right to bear arms.
Several artists reacted to the unfortunate incident in Friday night. Adam Levine commented on his Instagram: "I'm sad, low shock and confused Grimmie We love you are praying for you to get out of this ... is not fair..". Another coach of The Voice, Blake Shelton, said he was "shocked and disgusted and heartbroken after losing this sweet girl ... I have family @TheRealGrimmie in my heart and my mind." Some comrades of the program, as well as the singers Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato also showed their sadness.
Christina Grimmie surprised the 4 jurors in his "audition blind" with the theme Wrecking Ball. In the end, in turn, dazzled with Somebody That I Used To Know (with his coach) and Can not Help Falling In Love . Here their presentations.
