Chloe Smith (musician)

Chloe Smith
Chloe Smith in 2010 in New Orleans.
Background information
Born	Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Genres	Folk music Roots music Southern soul World music
Occupation(s)	Singer, musician
Instruments	Vocals, banjo, fiddle, guitar
Years active	2006–present
Labels	Independent
Associated acts	Rising Appalachia

Chloe Smith is an American singer, multi-instrumental musician and activist known for her role as lead singer in Rising Appalachia together with her sister, front woman Leah Song. Her music is based in the traditions of Southern soul and international roots music.

Smith has an interest in natural medicine and healing and engages in social activism, where she is involved in issues pertaining to the environment, racial inequality and cultural appropriation.

Chloe Smith was born and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia in an artistic family. Her father, Andrew Hunter Smith, was a folk-sculptor and painter. Her mother, Jan Smith, was a jazz pianist and folk musician schooled in the traditions of southern Appalachian folk music who played fiddle with the Rosin Sisters.

Smith's musical education was nurtured by her mother, who ensured that both sisters received classical and jazz piano training for the most of their upbringing. Smith's mother also guided their training in vocals and harmony singing. Banjo, fiddle and guitar came later, after the sisters had left home and moved to Asheville, North Carolina.