From Kanye West announcing his campaign for president to the on-stage argument between Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj, there was no lack of excitement at the 2015 Video Music Awards — but the real star of the night was newcomer Tori Kelly and her performance of "Should've Been Us."
Known for her big hair and her even bigger voice, the 22-year-old has come a long way since she started uploading YouTube videos in 2006.
Today, she's working with top producers like Max Martin of Taylor Swift "1989" fame. She's even being touted as a contender for the 2016 Grammy Awards, Billboard reports.
Keep reading to learn more about how Kelly went from a teenage YouTuber to total pop sensation.
Meet Tori Kelly, the YouTuber who is taking the music world by storm.
On August 30, Kelly rocked the VMAs with her powerful performance of "Should've Been Us."
"I wanted to focus on the simplicity of the music and strip it back," she told MTV of her performance. The 22-year-old singer wasn't nominated for any awards, but she still stole the show, at least according to many Twitter users.
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