From YouTube to The Grammys with Tori Kelly

There's a certain thrill in witnessing singers battle it out on “American Idol” or seeing an artist skyrocket to fame with a self-released YouTube hit, right? Today's guest is none other than the genre-defying Tori Kelly, who harnessed both of those platforms to captivate her audience. But what does it truly take to achieve success in the ever-evolving music industry? What makes an artist appeal to the mainstream versus a more niche audience? We're peeling back the layers of Tori's journey—from YouTube sensation to “American Idol” standout to Grammy-winning artist—and exploring the influences that have shaped her distinctive sound.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.