Check Out Chloe Halpin’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Chloe Halpin.

Hi Chloe, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I knew I wanted to move to Nashville in 2008 when I saw Taylor Swift’s performance of “Picture to Burn” at the CMT Music Awards. I know it’s not a unique thing to say, but I wouldn’t want it to have started any other way. I had been a drummer most of my childhood, so I started learning guitar and writing songs around age 12. My dream came true in the fall of 2016 when I began my freshman year at Belmont. I graduated with a BA in Songwriting from Mike Curb College in May of 2019. It was overwhelming to graduate in three years, no one put that pressure on me but myself, but worth it. I lived a new life, being a transplant from Long Island, New York; and even as a writer, I didn’t write enough down. I spent 2019 playing all over the city. I would play any writer’s round or gig that would have me and started my networking journey. I began releasing music consistently and all the while making meaningful connections. When 2020 slowed everything down, I started doing live streams to keep my new music out in the world. We spent around one hour a week, typically on Mondays. I really didn’t know it would reignite so much passion. It became an outlet for my friends and me to reconnect with familiar faces and family. It gave me a reason to keep playing consistently. I gained a small following from the live streams, and we continued them into mid-2021.

That’s around when I started playing out in the city again. I was petrified of playing a live show. My anxiety always gets the best of me. But slowly, I started back in my regular slots at writer’s rounds. In early 2022 I had an opportunity to travel back to New York to gig full-time for a while. Using my Nashville navigations, the tools that I had learned, and the words of encouragement from the professionals around me, I began my journey of gigging on Long Island and in New York City. Without learning what I did during my first six years in Music City, I never would’ve gotten to where I am now. I’ve played The Bitter End, Joanne Trattoria, the SHAMF, and so much more. I’ve had the opportunity to play and record with industry legends, and meet so many up-and-coming artists. My life changed rapidly this year. I haven’t stopped expanding my audience and have been working as a traveling artist. In 2022 I gigged mainly in Tennessee, New York, and Kentucky; but that’s subject to grow in 2023. When I’m in Nashville I still play my favorite writer’s round spot, Friday Nights with Uncle Rock at Aloft on West End. It’s one of my favorite places to try out new songs, and get a chance to connect with writers and musicians. I love Music City, and I thank it for everything it’s given me.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Being an independent artist is just a multitude of challenges coming at you constantly. It’s easy to get lost and sink when you feel like you have to always keep up with an ever-changing market and industry. I’m really lucky to have such a tight-knit family to keep me floating.

I’m really close to and extremely proud of, my older sister, Sarah, who is a 911 dispatcher in Northern Kentucky.

She’s my best friend and I know I can always call her when I’m getting in my own way. And my parents continue to overly support my career choice. I wouldn’t be able to do any of this without the constant encouragement they’ve provided me since I was little.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I think my music speaks to people. I get a lot of positive feedback about my lyrics and that’s something I’m particularly proud of. I want to tell a story with my songs, pull up emotions, and have each listener paint their own image from what they hear.

I like to describe my songs as “colorful”. When people ask me what genre I fall into my go-to answer used to be country, but I draw inspiration from whatever I’m listening to most. I change styles often and don’t pigeon-hold.

What do you like best about our city? What do you like least?
What I like most about the city is the music.

I mean that’s relatively obvious, but I love the accessibility to music. Being able to go almost anywhere and see live music being celebrated is a beautiful thing. And the thing I like least about the city is bird scooters and any other brand of scooters.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.chloehalpin.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloehalpinmusic/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chloehalpinmusic
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr6VPkgjLVG_EOIeVKweuYnu0NA3YYFEQ

Image Credits:
Mariah Mazzeo https://mmazzeo.myportfolio.com/,Laurie Bennett @ontherocks_laurie, and Mike Geffner’s Inspired Word @inspiredwordnyc