Spotlight on Christian Shelton: A Talented Singer on TikTok

At TikTok, we highly value the community of creators on our platform. Our goal is to provide a comfortable space for everyone to share their talents and inspire others. Through our ongoing Creator Spotlight Series, we have the opportunity to showcase the incredible talent we come across every day.

In this series, we are featuring @christian_shelton, a talented singer who has captured the hearts of many. Christian uses his amazing voice to uplift others through covers of popular songs and duets with fellow creators. We had the chance to catch up with him and learn more about his journey on TikTok, his favorite video, and his advice for aspiring creators.

Christian started posting on TikTok in March 2020, and his first video was a cover of the song "Security" by Myke Grizzly. He believes TikTok is the perfect platform for his content because it allows him to reach a wide and diverse audience. He continues to share on TikTok because he enjoys reading the stories of listeners who connect with the songs he sings.

When asked about his favorite TikTok video, Christian mentioned a cover of "Beauty and the Beast." He recalls the perfect lighting and ideal music volume during the recording, making it a memorable experience for him.

For new creators, Christian advises them to only post what they truly want to share and to stay true to themselves.

Being a Trailblazer, to Christian, means being able to show others that creating similar content is not only achievable but also enjoyable and rewarding.

Christian recommends following/watching Black creators @aye.itslyric, @charliecurtisb, and @cameron.goode. He praises their fantastic musical talents and the quality of their content, making them worth listening to for everyone.