Teenage musician expelled by her Christian high school for absurd reason reveals how she had the last laugh READ MORE: High school student is expelled for live streaming school fight By Noa Halff For Dailymail.Com Published: 15:30 BST, 15 July 2024 | Updated: 15:43 BST, 15 July 2024 e-mail 23 View comments A teenage singer-songwriter who was expelled from her Christian school for performing at venues that serve alcohol claims the decision has only propelled her career further. Bailey Griggs, 17, who performs under the name Bailey Marie, was told via email that she could not return to Cramerton Christian Academy in Gaston County, North Carolina for her senior year.

The decision was due to her taking gigs at local venues that serve alcohol, violating school policies. But the teen has turned the setback into an opportunity as she landed a spot at a major music festival alongside country music stars. 'This opportunity is beyond what I imagined,' she told WTSP.

'I deeply appreciate the community for spreading my story! I truly believe in the saying, 'When one door closes, another opens.' A teenage singer-songwriter who was expelled from her Christian school for performing at venues that serve alcohol has taken revenge on her old teachers The teen is turning the setback into an opportunity as she landed a spot at a major music festival alongside country music stars The school informed her that she couldn't return for her senior year because the aspiring musician had been taking gig.