Tori Kelly net worth is estimated to be around $3 million as of 2024. Tori Kelly is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress born December 14, 1992. She first became known as a teenager when she posted videos on YouTube. In 2010, she made it to Hollywood Week on the ninth season of “American Idol.” In 2012 she released her debut EP “Handmade Songs” which she produced herself.
In 2013, after signing with manager Scooter Braun Kelly joined Capitol Records. She quickly released her second EP “Foreword” her first major-label project. Her debut album “Unbreakable Smile” came out in 2015 and hit number two on the Billboard 200 chart. The lead single “Nobody Love” also appeared on the Billboard Hot 100.
Kelly was nominated for Best New Artist at the 58th Grammy Awards. She voiced Meena in the animated movie “Sing” and returned for the sequel “Sing 2”. Her second album “Hiding Place” reached number 35 on the Billboard 200 and won two Grammy Awards for Best Gospel Album and Best Gospel Performance/Song.
In 2019, Kelly released “Inspired by True Events” and “A Tori Kelly Christmas” in 2020. She signed with Epic Records and Jon Bellion‘s Beautiful Mind leading to her 2023 EP “Tori” and her fifth album “Tori” inspired by the Y2K era.
Tori Kelly in Brief
Full Name | Victoria Loren Kelly |
Date of Birth | December 14, 1992 |
Place of Birth | Wildomar, California, USA |
Occupation | Singer-songwriter, Record producer |
Height | 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) |
Spouse | André Murillo |
Net Worth | $3 million |
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What is Tori Kelly Net Worth in 2024?
Tori Kelly is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress with a net worth of $3 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Tori Kelly’s net worth mainly comes from her successful music career.
She gained popularity by posting cover songs on YouTube, which led to a record deal and the release of her music. Her albums, such as “Unbreakable Smile” and “Hiding Place,” have sold well and received critical acclaim, even winning Grammy Awards. Tori also earns money from her concerts, tours, and live performances.
Additionally, she has income from brand endorsements and appearances on TV shows, including being a voice actor in animated films like Sing. These various sources have significantly contributed to her wealth.
Tori Kelly’s Early Life
Victoria Loren Kelly also known as Tori Kelly was born in Wildomar California. Her dad Allwyn has Jamaican and Puerto Rican roots while her mom Laura is of Irish and German heritage. She has a younger brother named Noah. Victoria’s parents exposed her to many music styles growing up which she appreciated. Although she is a Christian and her faith influences her songwriting she doesn’t see herself as part of the Christian music genre.
Victoria first appeared on “Star Search” but lost to Tiffany Evans. In 2004, she won “America’s Most Talented Kids” with a cover of Christina Aguilera’s song beating Hunter Hayes. She returned for the “Tournament of Champions” but lost to rock musician Antonio Pontarelli. At 12 she signed a record deal with Geffen Records but the contract ended due to creative differences.
In 2007 at 14 Victoria started posting videos on YouTube beginning with a cover of “Go Tell It on the Mountain.” She gained popularity with an acoustic cover of Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You.” Although she didn’t make the top 24 on “American Idol” she continued to develop her music by learning guitar writing original songs and recording them on her computer. Her YouTube channel quickly grew to over 1 million subscribers.
Tori Kelly’s Career
Handmade Songs
In 2010, Tori Kelly tried out for Season 9, of “American Idol” in Denver. She made it to Hollywood Week but didn’t make the “Top 24.” She was disappointed but proud of her effort. After that, she joined the youth version of the charity song “We Are the World” and later released her first EP “Handmade” Songs by Tori Kelly in 2012.
She did everything herself from writing to recording in her bedroom. The EP quickly became popular making it to the Top 10 Pop Albums on iTunes and selling over 14000 copies by 2013.
In February 2013, Tori released “Fill a Heart” for the “Child Hunger Ends Here” campaign. She toured the U.S. to support the song and helped food banks in each city. Her performances were notable in places like the Troubadour in LA and the Gramercy Theater in NYC. She was featured in magazines like Teen Vogue and Elle.
By mid-2013, Tori’s new manager Scooter Braun introduced her to Capitol Records. Skeptical at first she eventually signed with the label in September 2013. She was featured as Elvis Duran’s Artist of the Month and performed on NBC’s Today show where she announced her second EP “Foreword” which came out in October. The EP debuted at number 16 on the Billboard 200 and sold over 16000 copies by November.
Tori also supported Ed Sheeran at Madison Square Garden and joined Sam Smith on his UK tour in 2014. She released the song “Silent” for the film “The Giver” and was featured on Professor Green’s “Lullaby” which reached the UK Top 10.
In late 2014, Tori was featured on “Pentatonix’s Christmas” album and was named one of MTV’s Artists to Watch. She performed “Funny” and “Dear No One” for MTV.
Unbreakable Smile
From 2015 to 2017, Tori Kelly released her debut album “Unbreakable Smile” which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. The lead single “Nobody Love” was a hit and Tori performed it at the Billboard Music Awards. She covered “Colors of the Wind” for the “We Love Disney” album and was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards. She also recorded “Baby Baby” with Amy Grant and made her film debut in “Sing” as Meena the Elephant.
In 2017, Tori released “I’ll Find You” with Lecrae and collaborated with Chris Lane. She engaged to André Murillo and performed a special Christmas song with Jacob Collier.
Hiding Place
In 2018, she released the single “Help Us to Love” and married André Murillo. Her album “Hiding Place” came out in September and won Grammy Awards for Best Gospel Album and Best Gospel Performance/Song.
In 2019, Tori announced her “Inspired by True Events” album released in August. She also planned a tour but had to cancel it due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During quarantine, she started a daily Instagram live show called “QuaranTEA with Tori” where she interacted with fans and featured various guests.
A Tori Kelly Christmas
In 2020, Tori released the EP “Solitude” and covered Drake’s “Time Flies.” She also released a Christmas album “A Tori Kelly Christmas” and competed on The Masked Singer as “Seahorse.”
In 2021, she covered “Waving Through a Window” for the Dear Evan Hansen soundtrack and published her first book The Curly Girl Blues. She also returned as Meena in “Sing 2.”
Tori
In early 2023, Tori signed with Epic Records and released “Missin U” inspired by the ’90s and early 2000s R&B. Her fourth EP “Tori” came out in July 2023 followed by her fifth album “Tori” in April 2024. The lead single “High Water” was released in February 2024.
Tori Kelly’s Personal Life
Tori Kelly tied the knot with André Murillo a pro basketball player in Germany in 2018.
On July 23, 2023, Kelly collapsed at a Los Angeles restaurant and was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Doctors discovered blood clots in her legs and near her lungs.
By July 27, Kelly shared that she was feeling better and receiving treatment. She was discharged from the hospital on July 31.