Chloe Smith is an American singer, multi-instrumental musician, and activist, known for her role as one of the two lead vocalists of Rising Appalachia alongside her older sister Leah Song.

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.

[4] 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.

She found high school to be a positive experience which made her more aware of the wide range of racial, financial and cultural diversity in the world.

She is particularly concerned about environmental destruction, racial inequality, and cultural appropriation,[5][8] and Rising Appalachia has sung in support of the Occupy movement.

The album was meant as a gift for family and friends but they received so much support and recognition for it that they decided to officially start a band called Rising Appalachia.