Caitlyn Smith is an American singer-songwriter and musician known for her impactful songwriting for major artists and a successful solo career in country pop. After co-writing Meghan Trainor’s ‘Like I’m Gonna Lose You,’ featuring John Legend, which soared to number one on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart, Caitlyn Smith solidified her reputation as an impactful songwriter. Her early compositions further included ‘You Can’t Make Old Friends’ for Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, and ‘High’ for Miley Cyrus, establishing her versatility and skill within the music industry. Transitioning to a celebrated performing artist, Smith released her EP, ‘Starfire,’ in July 2016, leading to a label deal with the newly reformed Monument Records in January 2017.
She has also toured extensively with prominent artists such as George Strait, Reba, Little Big Town, and Old Dominion. Her growing profile led to national television appearances on programs including ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show,’ ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers,’ ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,’ ‘The TODAY Show,’ and ‘CBS This Morning.’ A significant career achievement came in 2020 when she won Best Original Song at the Critics’ Choice Awards for ‘Glasgow (No Place Like Home)’ from the film Wild Rose. Further testament to her impact within the country music genre, Smith received a nomination for Breakthrough Video of the Year at the 2022 CMT Music Awards. She also garnered nominations for New Female Artist of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards in both 2022 and 2023, underscoring her consistent recognition and rising influence in the industry.