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Caitlyn Smith

Caitlyn Elizabeth Smith[2] (born June 13, 1986) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She was raised in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.[3] Smith's debut album Starfire was released on Monument Records on January 19, 2018.[4] Her second studio album, Supernova, was released on March 13, 2020.[5] Her third album High & Low was released on April 14, 2023.[6]

She has written songs recorded by Meghan Trainor ("Like I'm Gonna Lose You", duet with John Legend, #1 on Billboard Adult Top 40 chart), Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton ("You Can't Make Old Friends"), Avicii ("Chained") and ("Love"), Miley Cyrus ("High") and more.

She released the EP Starfire in July 2016. In January 2017, she announced she had signed a label deal with the newly reformed Monument Records.[7] Smith has played at Lollapalooza, Bourbon & Beyond Festival, Americana Fest and ACL Fest.[4]

Caitlyn was named one of Rolling Stone Magazine's "10 New Artists You Need To Know".[8] She recorded "The Card You Gamble", the theme song of the drama series Monarch, which premiered in 2022.[9]

Personal life

Caitlyn lives in Nashville with her husband, songwriter Rollie Gaalswyk. They have three sons together, Thomas Miles Gaalswyk (born in 2016), Lewis James Gaalswyk (born in 2018), and Jacob Roland Gaalswyk (born in 2023).[10][11][12]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Selected writing credits

Adapted from AllMusic.[24]

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^ a b "Caitlyn Smith biography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  2. ^ "THE HEART OF DIXIE". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  3. ^ "How Caitlyn Smith Defied Sex Symbol Clichés to Break Out in Nashville". ELLE. May 2, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Caitlyn Smith Steps Into the Spotlight With 'Starfire' After Penning Songs for Meghan Trainor and Garth Brooks". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  5. ^ a b c Jon Bream (September 13, 2019). "Cannon Falls-reared Caitlyn Smith fittingly previews new album at St. Paul planetarium". StarTribune. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
  6. ^ Toth, Emma (January 25, 2023). "Caitlyn Smith To Release Self-Produced Third Album, 'High & Low'". Country Now. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  7. ^ "Sony Music's Monument Records Revived By Jason Owen, Shane McAnally". Billboard.com. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  8. ^ "10 New Country Artists You Need To Know: May 2016". Rolling Stone Country. May 4, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  9. ^ "Listen: Caitlyn Smith unveils 'The Card You Gamble', the theme from 'Monarch'". January 14, 2022.
  10. ^ "Her New Little 'Starfire' Has Arrived! Caitlyn Smith Introduces Son Lewis James: 'So Grateful'". People.com.
  11. ^ "Caitlyn Smith Welcomes Son Thomas Miles". People.com. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  12. ^ "Welcome to the world, JACOB ROLAND GAALSWYK!". Instagram.com.
  13. ^ "Caitlyn Smith (Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
  14. ^ a b "Caitlyn Smith (Americana/Folk Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  15. ^ a b "Caitlyn Smith (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  16. ^ "Caitlyn Smith (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  17. ^ Dunkerley, Beville (October 21, 2014). "Hear Caitlyn Smith's Autobiographical 'Everything to You' EP — Exclusive Premiere". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  18. ^ a b Lydia Farthing (February 24, 2022). "Caitlyn Smith Soars On Upcoming, Self-Produced Project 'High'". Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  19. ^ "Caitlyn Smith (Triple A Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  20. ^ "Caitlyn Smith (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  21. ^ "Future Releases on Triple A (AAA) Radio Stations". All Access. Archived from the original on January 27, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  22. ^ "Future Releases on Triple A (AAA) Radio Stations". All Access. Archived from the original on January 14, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  23. ^ "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". All Access. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  24. ^ "Caitlyn Smith | Credits". AllMusic.
  25. ^ "Cassadee Pope - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on June 3, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  26. ^ "Cassadee Pope - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on June 3, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  27. ^ "Meghan Trainor - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on January 23, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  28. ^ "Meghan Trainor - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on January 24, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  29. ^ "Meghan Trainor - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  30. ^ "Meghan Trainor - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  31. ^ "'Rocketman,' 'Joker,' 'Wild Rose' Take Home Top Music Prizes at 2020 Critics' Choice Awards". Billboard. January 12, 2020.
  32. ^ "CMT Music Awards Nominations: Kane Brown Leads Field, but First-Timers Abound". March 16, 2022.
  33. ^ "2022 ACM Awards Nominations: All-Star Collabs, Morgan Wallen, and That 'Applebee's Song'". Rolling Stone. February 10, 2022.

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