Meet Tori Kelly - the YouTube artist who stole the show at MTV's Video Music Awards

From Kanye West announcing his campaign for president to the on-stage argument between Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj, there was no lack of excitement at the 2015 Video Music Awards - but the real star of the night was newcomer Tori Kelly and her performance of "Should've Been Us." 

Known for her big hair and her even bigger voice, the 22-year-old has come a long way since she started uploading YouTube videos in 2006.

Today, she's working with top producers like Max Martin of Taylor Swift "1989" fame. She's even being touted as a contender for the 2016 Grammy Awards, Billboard reports.

Keep reading to learn more about how Kelly went from a teenage YouTuber to total pop sensation.