Micaela Kleinsmith
Micaela Kleinsmith | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1996 (age 27–28)[1] Cape Town, South Africa |
| Genres | Country |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Platoon on Apple Music |
Micaela Kleinsmith is a country singer from Cape Town, South Africa and the first winner of the Apple TV+ reality competition series My Kind of Country.[2]
Early life
[edit]Kleinsmith was consistently bullied as a child, which reduced her confidence. She used music as a way to cope with bullying and to attract friends. She began to write songs at age 14.[3]
Career
[edit]In 2016, Kleinsmith competed on season 12 of Idols South Africa.[3]
In 2023, Kleinsmith competed on My Kind of Country, after being scouted by Orville Peck for the opportunity. Kleinsmith was able to grow her confidence and stage presence throughout the show's eight episodes, leading to her winning the show's first season.[4] Her prize was $100,000 and extensive advertising from Apple Music.[5]
Influences
[edit]Kleinsmith has cited Carrie Underwood, Shania Twain, Pink, and Adele as her musical influences.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Discography
[edit]| Title | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfly | 2023 | [7] |
| Title | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| "Over You" | 2023 | [8] |
| "If I Die Young" | 2023 | [9] |
| "Good Kisser" | 2023 | [10] |
| "Summer Love" | 2020 | [11] |
| "Will I Ever?" | 2019 | [12] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Cape Town musician Micaela Kleinsmith represents in Nashville". IOL. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ "Cape Town's Micaela Kleinsmith wins global music competition show". www.capetownetc.com. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ a b Hollabaugh, Lorie (2023-04-07). "Micaela Kleinsmith Named Winner Of 'My Kind Of Country' On Apple TV+". MusicRow.com. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ a b "Apple TV+'s My Kind of Country Crowns First Winner: 'I Still Haven't Processed It' (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ Verrelien, Micaela (2023-05-04). "The Winner of Apple TV+ 's My Kind of Country Is The Soul That Country Need's". The Knockturnal. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ ""My Kind of Country" Season 1 Winner Micaela Kleinsmith is Bringing Black Queer Representation to the Country Music World - GLAAD". glaad.org. 2023-04-07. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ "South African artist Micaela Kleinsmith wins 'My Kind of Country' - UPI.com". UPI. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ Over You, 2023-06-30, retrieved 2023-07-16
- ^ Sellers, Dennis (2023-04-07). "Micaela Kleinsmith wins season one of Apple TV+'s 'My Kind of Country'". Apple World Today. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ My Kind of Country's Micaela Kleinsmith — "Good Kisser" | Apple TV+, retrieved 2023-07-16
- ^ Micaela "Summer Love" Official Music Video, retrieved 2023-07-16
- ^ Will I Ever? - Single by Micaela Kleinsmith, 2019-06-07, retrieved 2023-07-16
- 1996 births
- 21st-century South African LGBTQ people
- Cape Coloureds
- Country pop musicians
- Living people
- Queer singer-songwriters
- South African alternative country singers
- South African country guitarists
- Women country singers
- South African country singer-songwriters
- South African LGBTQ singers
- South African women singer-songwriters
- English-language singers from South Africa