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SHE has millions of fans on YouTube and was a star performer on reality TV.

At just 20, Christina Grimmie has become a digital pop music sensation around the world – and said she is proud to have done it while keeping her clothes on.

The New Jersey-born singer made it to the final of The Voice USA and finished above Rihanna , Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber in a YouTube contest.

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She has hundreds of millions of views on the website and has an album on the way.

And she said she has worked hard to make it in the music business her way – and stay fully clothed.

Christina said: “I’ve absolutely fought against having to be half-naked to sell a track.

“It’s not me or how I want to do things. I write lyrics, sing on stage and perform.

“Someone asked me the same question five years ago and it was the same answer then.

“They say, ‘We’ll pay you this cheque if you sing this line or dress in this particular outfit.’

“Although you have to give a little bit, I haven’t sold my soul.

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“I’ve missed several opportunities because I’ve said no.”

Christina was talent-spotted online by her management team – Disney star Selena Gomez’s mum and former manager Mandy.

And she has turned to the performer for advice on how female artists are treated in the business.

Christina said: “I’ve always loved music and was singing from the age of seven on karaoke.

“I used to make cassette tapes but never thought about making a career of it.

“I first went on YouTube aged 15 and people were saying, ‘Why not do this cover?’

“Then they wanted to hear my own stuff live and it escalated from there. Selena Gomez’s parents found my videos and manage me to this day.

“Selena and I used to do a few things together and I’ve given Selena several calls asking for her advice on insecurity issues. She’s been there and done it.

“It’s not about stage stuff and music stuff but the issues that surround it.

“People tell you what you have to wear and do and I’ve never been a fan of it.

“I have a very open mind but I don’t believe you have to be X, Y and Z.”

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Christina first shot to fame five years ago when her YouTube videos became a massive hit – with 375million views to date.

In 2011, she came second to Gomez in the My YouTube contest, ahead of Rihanna, Minaj and Bieber.

She came third in The Voice USA last year.

Christina recently played in Scotland, at The Garage in Glasgow, on her first European tour and is now working on her new album. She will be releasing the record as an independent artist despite a recent six-month fling with Island records.

She said: “Island signed then called it quits on me because there were so many big artists right now, they didn’t want to shelf me so they let me go do my thing.

“After this tour, I’m doing a remix album of a couple of old popular songs and getting my feet wet to see what people think, then doing a brand new album after that.”