Tori Kelly Talks About Why She Made A Gospel Album

Tori Kelly talks about her new album and why she decided to go gospel.
Tori Kelly Hiding Place Tour Dates:
Date City/State Venue
10/18 Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle
10/19 Birmingham, AL Lyric Theatre
10/21 Charlotte, NC McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square
10/22 Durham, NC Carolina Theatre of Durham
10/25 Munhall, PA Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead
10/27 Philadelphia, PA Temple Performing Arts Center
10/28 Washington, DC Warner Theatre
10/30 New York, NY Riverside Church
11/1 Detroit, MI The Masonic Temple
11/2 Grand Rapids, MI Fountain Street Church
11/5 Chicago, IL Fourth Presbyterian Church
11/6 Chicago, IL Fourth Presbyterian Church
11/8 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium
11/11 Dallas, TX Majestic Theatre
11/12 Austin, TX Paramount Theatre
11/13 Houston, TX Wortham Center Cullen Theater
11/16 Los Angeles, CA Immanuel Presbyterian Church
11/17 Los Angeles, CA Immanuel Presbyterian Church
11/19 SF, CA Herbst Theatre
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[@EricaFioriGentry]

Finally legit Christian representation on Buzzfeed!!🎉👌🏼😭💕

[@saraholivo2860]

Amen🙌🎉

[@natalie_kendel]

YES!

[@Dahjonruby]

Amen

[@brittanybelo1361]

Love to see her speak so openly about her faith❤️

[@jakuteng]

Oh so this is a part of buzzfeed?

[@melanieswam4818]

It's so awesome!

[@madisonflynt1146]

I'm shocked that Buzzfeed allowed for a good representation of Christianity. Any video on their channel relating to christianity always has a bad impression on christians so I'm really happy that this video is up.

[@madi_beee]

Indeed

[@thenextgenerationchurch2106]

Ikr!

[@justchilling704]

Yeah

[@AussieNikkiH]

100% agree.

[@fabianatovar1009]

Totally

[@wowjennawow]

i’m not even 1% religious but mad respect for tori for doing what she’s passionate about, she’s crazy talented

[@elizabethklevorn2391]

wowjennawow we need more people like you

[@aninarohr9205]

Yesss🔥🔥🔥

[@aninarohr9205]

Jesus loves you by the way

[@lovegrace3719]

Greetings dear ones, JESUS CHRIST loves us all and "Salvation" is in HIS NAME "Alone." "Believe and be Saved!" AMEN. The Gospel message we share: GOD Loves us all. JESUS CHRIST came to seek and to save that which was lost. HE came into this world to save sinners. All humans have sinned except JESUS CHRIST. JESUS lived a perfect life yet died a horrible death for our sins. GOD the FATHER raised HIS SON up from the dead and set HIM at HIS own RIGHT HAND in Heaven. JESUS CHRIST shall return again at the appointed time to judge the world in righteousness. Only those who are born of the SPIRIT of GOD shall be saved in the end. Therefore, to see GOD you "Must" be Born Again (Jn 3:3). Call on JESUS CHRIST! Ask HIM to save your soul today. Be baptized with water and "Receive and Obey" HIS WORDS all of your days, seeking GOD'S HOLY FACE in prayer every day and night so that you can be ready when the LORD returns. AMEN. If you have any questions or desire prayer, feel free to contact me. JESUS CHRIST loves you. AMEN. Scripture References: John chapters 3 & 14, Isaiah chapter 53, Acts chapter 3 and "All" of the Holy Bible. Praise CHRIST JESUS! AMEN.

[@justchilling704]

I mean even God isn't religious.

[@harmoncollege]

She didn't just "go gospel"...she's always been gospel. She started out singing in church.

[@aubreyanderson8510]

Omg yay I love a Christian video on this channel! Thank you Tori, for being a Christian example in this world!

[@mollyperkins3008]

Aubrey Anderson yesss

[@bunnyt8249]

Yaaaasss I’m started my journey and scared pray for me!

[@aubreyanderson8510]

Brittany Thomas I absolutely will!

[@melanieswam4818]

@@bunnyt8249 definitely will! Phillipians 4

[@brendaxgonzalez2412]

I did not expected this from Buzzfeed! It’s great representation of Christianity and not in a negative way too!

[@caitlinmelgar8534]

I love how bold Tori Kelly is about her faith.

[@Kippie-pk2gn]

This is not what I expected from a Buzzfeed channel - but I'm here for it! Loved this video, and love Tori Kelly!!

[@carolinwanderland]

Rest in the freedom of being a child of God. -Tori Kelly

[@mikejay3]

Carol Rombaoa She’s a woman of God

[@dontworry2722]

Glory be to God 💗

[@CeciliaMartinez-qi9nq]

Love the way she wasn't afraid to mention God in this! Living a Christian lifestyle is very hard but not impossible. When we trust in God everything else comes to place. Keep the Faith Tori Kelly🙏🏾💛

[@apm492]

I'm reallllly shocked that Buzzfeed would make a video about a Christian, religious singer and let her talk about her faith. Way to go, Buzzfeed!!! Tori Kelly is amazing!!

[@mervelerdeyizz]

CAN WE TALK ABOUT HER OUTFIT THOUGH? 🔥

[@gonggong3025]

ikr!! it's on point!!

[@nanawordie7967]

Merve Melis tori’s or the interviewer?

[@mattstevens7601]

Hot

[@michaelalfarovega9947]

YAAAAS SO Damn ON POINT!!

[@tinyjenny]

Merve Melis uhuh uhuh so cool

[@lifeencouragements6641]

Tori Kelly shouldn't be ashamed to make a Gospel album and people shouldn't be offended

[@peppapigsleftnostril7480]

Glad to see more Christians out there!

[@lifeencouragements6641]

Yes Christians shouldn't be ashamed.

[@lifeencouragements6641]

@Kleopatra armani yes, but a lot of people are critical of Christians.

[@lifeencouragements6641]

@Kleopatra armani very true, there are alot of atheist in the media.

[@EricChamplin]

Tori is such HUGE inspiration! You go girl!

[@Terrance865Blu]

We are called to proclaim the name of Jesus and faith in YahWeh (God) and I was pleasantly surprised how open Tori was about her faith even in her fame. Keep being a light girl!

[@ahsirt.e]

This was such a beautiful interview! Loved the rawness and the truthfulness. Being unashamedly faithful, very inspiring. Tori! Loved your music since day 1 and yes Dear No One is still my life anthem till this day!

[@Becca_Lynn]

So amazing to see believers spreading the love of Jesus like this :) love it! Way to go Tori!

[@JustMauri3]

her album hiding place came at a very critical time in my life and it helped me through a lot so far! God bless her and her journey through Christ and in music. (I even did some covers of her song on my page) love you tori !!!!

[@phatsimoleepo9384]

I love Tori Kelly! She's the bomb! She's just a gift! She's a full package. I loved her Gospel album

[@aquaaack422]

Her album has been getting me by for the past month ❤❤❤

[@Smiley_Lexy]

I’m going to see Tori Kelly this Sunday in DC and I am SO excited! It’s so nice to see a Christian woman out here doing her thing. Keep being a vessel, Tori! 💖💖

[@godschild2012ful]

Wow just pure, rest as a child of God. That's just delighting yourself in him. Love that

[@mbznanodesu11]

the world needs THAT kind of hope 💖

[@ladywolverine3315]

Love you Tori Kelly! So happy hearing you talk about your album!

[@itsmyhairiwear]

This was a thoughtful interview. You had great questions. You can tell you're genuinely a fan 🤗💙! Love you Tori!

[@trami7056]

Just love going through the comments to see how many people love Tori as much as I do ☺️

[@naiteakhiangte1773]

How I wish her to make Gospel Album couple of years ago... and now, she did that... I'm so happy..,

[@tha_hyo_ji]

wow...its really nice to hear her talking about her spiritual life...so inspiring... the whole album of hiding place are my fav...i dont really into gospel album...i usually only pick one or two songs...but this album...i love the whole album...

[@lilah3051]

people are getting sensitive about the title. all her previous songs and releases were not so much based on her faith but we did have an idea of how soulful she is, and now A LOT OF US WHO DIDNT KNOW, Now Know, that her faith is important when it comes to music. believe it or not, there are artists who dont even have strong faith and do gospel music. so PLEASE get over it. this is publicity and how the market works. this is how the video gets views and tbh how the spotlight lands on tori. if a female artist like her gets more attention for the type of music she is performing, whats the harm in that?

[@ellelast5441]

wow, I've looked up to her for so many years and her music has always been there, for me to go to if I ever need comfort and helps me out. I appreciate her sm 💕

[@muzikcrafter]

Smile on my face and tears in my eyes the whole interview. Wow!

[@jordanallen7496]

Yes Tori!!! Show your faith!!!

[@parisjasmine223]

Omg I love tori so so much!!! She’s my inspiration. She’s so talented and her voice is out of this world! I love that she’s so vocal about her faith it makes me so happy.She’s coming tomorrow on tour but I’m broke and can’t go:(

[@roadie.maisie.beaumont.x3935]

luvvv tori sm she’s just the cutest lil thing ❤️❤️💍😍

[@daniellel8135]

YES YES YES I'm so excited and happy for this video! An artist who needs more recognition in the industry. Love it ❤

[@itsJeaaan1]

Damn! Now I just realized that I follow Tori Kelly for almost 10 years now 🤗

[@kalishadee8925]

soul's anthem is my favourite off the album ❤️

[@tashgodschild9677]

She makes good music that praises our Lord. God bless

[@ruec.h.7704]

Goodness! I love her!!!!! This video gives me LIFE! Slay Tori! Slaaaay! ❤️💓💖

[@LOCDLIFE]

LOVE TORI. AND HER MUSIC! SIMON COWELL SAY WHAT????? THIS GIRL IS 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 GOD WILL OPEN DOOR'S THAT NO MAN CAN SHUT & PLACE THIS YOUNG WOMAN BEFORE KINGS & QUEENS! CONTINUE TO TRUST IN GOD TORI! HE'LL ALWAYS MAKE A WAY FOR YOU! 🙏👑💪❤ 🎶🌎

[@elizabethklevorn2391]

Nice work Buzzfeed. This was good. More would be appreciated

[@ShizukaRose]

Kirk Franklin is a legend.

[@Sheraytv]

Yes he is

[@soshigirlsforever]

This is such a powerful video! Tori Kelly has always been one of my musical inspiration, someone who discusses her faith so openly! So happy to see Buzzfeed interview her about this, more people need to know how great her God is, and how good her music is!!

[@guitar_laur]

Probs to the interviewer for keeping her chill I would literally DIE if I talked to the QUEEN TORI KELLY WE STAN AHHHH SKSHDGSHHSHS

[@mjhanse7508]

I was hoping she would make a gospel album. She has an amazing voice. Actually amazing is an understatement!

[@noelaninadia5459]

woahhh tori looks beautiful in this video i’m so glad they interviewed her!!

[@moonfireproduction1521]

And now she’s getting not one but 2! GRAMMYs award. I’m so proud of her

[@dajamoore3258]

I have always loved Tori Kelly even in her KZbin days ❤️❤️

[@eddyLama]

Amazing. I knew this would be her path . God is great

[@RatnaCempakaYelestine]

I’m freaking out!!!! Tori!!!! Love you so much!!!!! The fact that you’re in this channel, thanks as/is! Respect!

[@hcampbell]

She's amazing! 🙌🔥❤

[@hannahholzer938]

Yessss, I love Toriii❤️❤️❤️

[@mermaidpaci2427]

Hannah Holzer sammee

[@RockitD]

I wanted more!!!! Such a great album. My daughter introduced me to Tori's music and I felt the spiritual connection right away...especially when I heard one of her influences was Crystal Lewis. Kirk is one of my contemporaries and have followed him since '93 when his debut dropped. I LOVE this album and I totally love Tori!

[@Dylancan1244]

TORI KELLY IS SO REAL!!! LOVE HER AND HER DEEP RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD!! LOVE THIS CHANNEL FOR LETTING HER TALK ABOUT HER FAIFTH💜

[@Nepetamoon]

OMG!!! They got Tori❤️.

[@kayno9167]

I love her so much. She gives me life and strength and just such a happy feeling. I may not be religious but she killing it no matter what. I’m so ready for her return! My queen

[@Lo_gic]

God bless you Tori. huge inspiration

[@brittany309]

Just a short sharing this day, Really this morning I was scrolling in youtube and found nothing except nonsense stories about the world but when I saw this story I am really blessed and Happy because not all stars today are going to the right path. Love you girl! God bless you❤

[@naomimcmullen5158]

Now I totally wanna be in Shila's shoes rn... PLUS AHHHH ANOTHER ALBUM!!!!!

[@opalskysx9920]

I remember seeing her in concert ugh it was amazing

[@IAmNotYourProblem]

“Why did you make a gospel album?” Because she wanted to and because her god means a lot to her??

[@matthewedwards783]

Thank you

[@elianah9610]

Simmer down my dude, that wasn’t an agressive question at all

[@catalinamollai4722]

Why so aggressive lol?? It was a good question that I was wondering too

[@hanzib31]

Chill. 🙄

[@graciehart6779]

PREECH

[@Ahjusshi_Brown]

Yes girl, Jesus is the way 🙌👏👏👏😂😂

[@c.antonio820]

Gosh, I love her... ❤❤❤❤❤

[@thomasyewcic3520]

I love her so much, so much respect that she's making music about what she loves.

[@honeymoney23]

I LOVE HER SO MUCH!!!!

[@pamelacademas7124]

Been here since KZbin uploads of her EP and always be a fan. AMAZING this woman is! True and the purest soul. Her voice doesn’t do her justice... well nvm she exceeds. Gods’ angel!

[@evelynadams5635]

Tori is such a beautiful soul Love you Girl😇❤

[@black-ps1ge]

Whooo im shook when i heard a new pop album!!!!! Cant wait OMG?!!? 😮😮😍

[@lanahamasaleh2001]

I love her and her music soo much💛🙌🏻

[@nwibemaxwell1977]

Tori rocks I wanna sing along her someday,she's totally the best,i love her so so so much

[@Xodeladelamore]

That’s dope she’s open about her religion love it 💖

[@Dahjonruby]

Steph Beauty Artistry Her “faith” not religion

[@kimberlyking1409]

Psalms 42 is my morning go to before my morning devotional time. Thank you Tori for the boost of your beautiful voice that helps to get me into the presence of the Lord.

[@mada7393]

Amen😍🙌🏻🙏🏻💛so beautiful❤️

[@kendrayoung286]

Wow! Vertical and horizontal... realness!

[@sava898]

Yes! Tori Kelly is amazing.

[@jasonshiflet8503]

😭❤️🕊🙇🏻‍♂️Amen it aint easy not for a second. Bless u sister

[@katrinamccreary6411]

May God continue to bless her and you all 🙏🏽🙌🏽🖤 .

[@Hope4Life26]

Tori Kelly is so beautiful. 😊❤

[@monikasisovska3697]

Never clicked on a video with such an excitement

[@carlitabonita]

What a beautiful video!

[@torikfan3201]

Great interview!

[@elyssethebug]

I LEGIT JUST TOLD MY DAD 10 MINUTES AGO THAT SHE HAD AN ALBUM AND IM CRYING IM SO HAPPY

[@4galaxy242]

God Bless you Tori 🤗💖 Continue to use God's gift for you for His Glory 😍 See you soon 💖💖💖

[@evanholland7008]

I’m so in love with this interview ❤️

[@desireecolon894]

Don’t Stop Tori 💕💕 keeping putting God first 💕💕

[@michaelalfarovega9947]

Best question ever in a interview of her new album, congrats!

[@pjinocentes]

Couldn't agree more in everything she said. Bless you more!

[@kaolee4736]

i loooove tori kelly! ❤️

[@lesondrac]

Yaaas I love Tori!!!

[@soulfoodqueennet]

thank you for sharing

[@victoriagunaw]

Yes!!

[@carlaribeirosky7130]

This is very inspiring! Thank you Tori, God bless you. Keep shining for Jesus🙌🙏🙏❤

[@oliviaw4945]

I'm in love with her and this album

[@hanaowens5988]

My girl's on fiiiiire right now!!

[@bethanyleah6785]

Yesss Tori!! 👏👏👏👏 I flipping love her! 😩🙏

[@newacc8064]

I love herr 😍😍

[@claubit32]

I love her!!! ✝️❤️