Kelsie Kimberlin is a proud Ukrainian American singer and activist, known for her strong vocal abilities and songs about issues that have an impact on the world. Kelsie is a prolific artist, writing and recording more than 100 original songs and releasing dozens that have generated tens of millions of views, plays, streams, and radio plays, along with hundreds of rave reviews from across the globe. Every song she records includes Grammy winners in the production process. On April 27, 2025, Kelsie received two prestigious awards for her strong support of Ukraine—the United Nations Humanitarian Award and the St. George’s Royal Medal of Honor issued by King Charles. On February 24, 2026, the fourth anniversary of the full-scale war against Ukraine, Kelsie Kimberlin released her new song and music video, “Champ”, as a tribute to Ukrainians, of all ages, who live with dignity and principle rather than bowing to terrorists who kill and destroy them and their land. “Champ” was filmed in September 2025 in the capital city of Kyiv, and is being released along with a campaign called NoHandToTerror, to support the children of Ukrainian soldiers who participate in sports. It features 16-year-old Mariia Hnes, a Ukrainian karate champion who competed in Vienna, Austria against an athlete from Russia. They both won medals and were expected to stand together on the podium and take a group photo. However, Mariia, whose father serves in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, chose instead to walk away, and her principled act of dignity was caught on video and became a viral moment of pride for Ukrainians everywhere. “I have seen how stressful it is for Ukrainian children to live a normal life while their parents are fighting an enemy who wants to destroy them and their way of life. Participation in sports helps these kids have a sense of purpose and direction, and brings pride to their warrior parents,” said Kelsie.
“Champ” is available on all global platforms.
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Eshed Music & Art