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Watts gushes, “I didn’t expect to start off 2026 with an iHeartRadio nomination, but here we are!! I’m so blessed to be where I am…and I can’t wait to see what God has in store!!”

Born into a musical family in Lubbock, Texas, Kelsie discovered her voice at just two years old and, encouraged by her talented parents, honed her artistry through church performances, school plays, and later formal training in opera and commercial music at Belmont University in Nashville, where she began songwriting and creating the music that launched her career.

Her self-released work soon caught the attention of industry professionals, leading to a feature on AJ McLean’s (Backstreet Boys) solo single “Hurts to Love You,” and later that year she captivated audiences on Season 19 of The Voice with her viral performance of Kelly Clarkson’s “I Dare You,” earning a spot on Team Kelly and millions of social media views.

Kelsie has quickly solidified her place as a rising independent pop artist. She wrote Her emotional ballad “I Can’t Say Goodbye,” written in honor of her late brother. Additional releases include “After Midnight,” produced by Craig McConnell, and “Forgetful,” a duet with Nate Amor written by legendary songwriter Diane Warren. Watts’ current single “Fit In” is climbing the charts, reaching the Top 20 on digital radio. The original is accompanied by both a high-energy remix by DJ SmashKash and Mix Master David and a stripped down acoustic version produced by Kelsie and featuring guitarist Joel Hoekstra from Whitesnake fame.

In 2025, Kelsie made her Broadway debut in SIX the Musical as Jane Seymour. While performing, she continued to release new music, walk and perform in NYFW, collaborate with brands like Maybelline, and give back at charity events such as VETS. For the holiday season, Watts released “Christmas in New York,” a nostalgic love letter to the magic of the Big Apple at Christmastime that was featured on “LIVE with Kelly and Mark.” In celebration of the release, she performed at several iconic Christmas events, including NYSE Treelighting, Tavern on the Green Treelighting, Washington Square Treelighting and the Lighting of the Iconic Vessel.

On the heels of Watts’ reimagined Sia’s “Chandelier” as a stunning, stripped-down, piano-driven ballad for The GRAMMYS ReImagined series, she recently announced an iHeartRadio Music Award nomination, plus her upcoming performance at the highly anticipated NHL matchup, Kelsie Watts is entering a momentous next chapter. As her work continues to write and record new music spanning Broadway and high-profile live performances, 2026 is shaping up to be a milestone year, filled with new music further solidifying her place as a multifaceted force in entertainment.

iHEART RADIO NOMINATION

“Favorite Broadway Debut”

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