Meet Chloe Litton

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

Chloe, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I performed my first show on July 4th, 2003 in Huntsville, Tennessee. I had just turned seven years old and did an hour-long show singing with a track. I choreographed the whole show myself with help from my grandma.

From then on, I was hooked. I played county fairs and festivals up until I learned to play guitar at 12. Once I learned to play, my mom and grandmother started taking me up to Nashville on the weekends.
I got where I am today through pure determination and faith in God.

Has it been a smooth road?
Definitely NOT.

I moved to Nashville by myself when I was 17 years old. I finished high school a year early online. Since I was a baby, I’ve known what I wanted to do; and that was sing. With that, my family was SO supportive the entire time I was up there. People often ask me if it was hard etc., but no, it was very easy and it felt natural. That city has my heart still to this day.

When I moved up there, I didn’t have my drivers license. I had a small studio apartment in the heart of downtown Nashville so that I was able to walk to Broadway, where I played music on various stages 4-12 hours a day, seven days a week, for tourists.

Grocery shopping was a struggle. Not only because I was limited on money, (yes I did it all myself, no help from the fam) but also because I didn’t have a car! I would walk to the farmers market or the Dollar General in the rain, sleet, hail, snow, or whatever, to get food. But, I cherish those memories and wouldn’t trade them for the world.

Another struggle was missing my family. Again, having no car, it was a challenge. The way I got from home to Nashville and vise versa, was the Mega Bus. One of their stops was about ten blocks from my apartment. So at about 5 am, I would pack my suitcase, make me a Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwich in my oven, and walk to the bus.

Seeing Broadway during those meer morning hours is another thing I’ll never forget. There were no tourists, only workers. The street was empty and the smell of morning dew, city smog and cleaning chemicals lingered in the air. Crazy, but I loved it. I’m a county girl at heart but that city just did something to me. I miss it.

“Struggle” wasn’t really a word I used then or now. I don’t let things stand in my way and I don’t feel sorry for myself. If I do, it’s not for long.
I stayed living in Nashville for almost four years. I learned a lot of life lessons during that time. I thought I needed a big house all to myself with a brand new Mustang. I got them both. But looking back, I wish I would’ve stayed in my tiny apartment and kept my Nissan.

I moved back to Georgia because the stress became too overwhelming for me. I missed my family. Singing on Broadway every day was taking its toll. Someone can only sing the same cover songs every day for four years before they start to lose their mind. So I came home and got a normal job that I thought I wanted.

Tractor Supply Co.
I worked there for a whole four months before I realized retail was the furthest thing from what I wanted to do with my life. I started playing at dive bars and restaurants all over north Georgia. I went through a deep depression, a failed relationship and a whole lot of other things that I’m grateful for now because that’s when the songs started coming out of me. My debut album “Im Bloom” captures a lot of my raw emotions.

We’d love to hear more about your business.
I specialize in connecting with people through lyrics. I try to make every show memorable and play like it’s the last time. I engage with my audience on a personal level and I make SO many friends. I’m proud of my dedication. I’m proud of myself as an artist in knowing who I am as a person and as a songwriter.

Is our city a good place to do what you do?
The city is a great place, I just wish the people weren’t in cliques. That’s everywhere though. For someone just starting out, I would recommend finding some genuine friends in the business that may be able to direct you down the right path. Having friends in this business isn’t an easy thing, I can tell you that. Everyone sees each other as competition and it’s so annoying.

Just do you! That’s the best advice I can give. “Stay true to yourself and don’t let anybody tell you how to write your songs.” That’s what Wynonna Judd told me once, and she knows what she’s talking about.

Contact Info:

• Website: Chloelittonmusic.com
• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: @chloelittonofficial
• Facebook: Chloe Litton Official

Image Credit:
Carey Hood
Jeff Warfle
Christie L. Cornwell
Nick Bradford

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