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Her audition: Gracee Shriver, 16, of Owasso, Okla, performed “Rainbow” by Kacey Musgraves, showing up on stage with a fine country voice just after Blake Shelton filled his team. Gracee coaxed chair turns from Kelly Clarkson and Gwen Stefani. Gwen said Gracee’s voice gave her chills. Kelly complimented her “distinct” sound and said she felt she’d go crazy if Gracee didn’t chose her. Fortunately, Kelly’s still sane; Gracee opted to join Team Kelly.

Here’s more about Gracee.

* She’s a 16-year-old from Owasso, Okla., and attends or attended Owasso High School. She’s a member of the National Honor Society and has been playing tennis since third grade.

* But she told The Voice she’s always wanted to sing. She started her website when she was just 11 and already had a number of performances under her belt, according to her web bio.

* Gracee started singing and writing songs at age 9. She picked up the guitar when she was just 10.

* She performs regularly with the worship team at the First Church of Owasso and solo gigs at a small restaurant in her hometown, Trails End BBQ.

* Of being on The Voice, she said: “Going from a small little bar stool in the corner (of the restaurant) to this big stage — it is so crazy.”

* She’s also performed at venues in Nashville and Branson. Gracee told Voice Views she’s “been fortunate enough to travel to Nashville on a regular basis to perform at many of the places on Broadway” And at age 11, she performed for the National Cattleman’s Association.

* Most of her YouTube covers are country, including recent clips of “Hell on Heels” by the Pistol Annies and “Miss Me More” by Kelsea Ballerini.

* Gracee also has two originals on her YouTube channel, “I’ll Be There for You” and “Over You.” Both were posted when she was 14. Check out the former below. She says she loves to write songs and plans to release music “very soon.”

* She told Voice Views her musical inspirations include Kelsea Ballerini, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Marren Morris and Dolly Parton. She attended Kelly Clarkson’s show in Tulsa, Okla., when she last was on tour; Kelsea was an opening act.

See also …
Gracee Shriver talks about her blind audition on The Voice

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