CHLOE

Raised on a sprawling ranch that epitomized the blend of cowboy and  Indigenous cultures, Chloe Fredericks is a Native American singer songwriter with deep roots in her Mandan Hidatsa Arikara (MHA  Nation) heritage. Her family’s legacy in North Dakota is as old as the  land itself. At The Fredericks Ranch—a thriving Black Angus cattle  Ranch 5 generations deep –Chloe grew up surrounded by the rhythms  of ranch life and the thrill of rodeo, heavily influenced by her father,  uncle, and grandfather, who were all stars of the rodeo circuit.  

Storytelling is an integral part of Native American and cowboy culture,  and Chloe’s passion for songwriting emerged early; she penned her  first song at just five years old during a cattle drive. “Since then I have  been thinking in rhyme,” she laughs. “How I was raised is a constant,  flowing part of who I am as a musician and songwriter.” Heavily  influenced by country legends like Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Don  Williams and Dolly Parton, Chloe was raised on country music  exclusively until the eighth grade, shaping her distinct sound. “My dad  would not allow us to listen to anything other than country music so I  literally didn’t know anything else existed,” the songstress recalls.  

During the pandemic, Chloe’s tribe helped her transform a 40-foot  shipping container into a recording studio, allowing her to quench her  thirst for creativity. By the time the world opened back up,Chloe was  certain her future was in Nashville so she packed her bags. In less  than a year in Music City, her talent caught the attention of industry  insiders, including David Huff of the musical dynasty, Huff Family.  Impressed by her soulful voice, he brought her into the studio with A list session musicians like Tom Bukovac, Chad Cromwell and Danny  Rader, resulting in a compelling seven-song EP that showcases her  unique artistry.