We recently had the chance to connect with Chloee Rae and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Chloee, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What are you chasing, and what would happen if you stopped?
I’m chasing the version of myself I know I can become. The girl who’s brave enough to take big risks, who turns her dreams into real things you can see and hear, and who doesn’t let fear make her small. I’m chasing the life I’ve pictured since I was little, bright lights, loud stages, real impact, and a purpose that actually means something.
If I stopped chasing it? Honestly, I think I’d lose a piece of who I am. The passion, the grit, the late nights, the sacrifices… they’re all part of the heartbeat of my life. Stopping wouldn’t bring peace, it would bring regret. I’d always wonder what if, and that’s a question that would follow me forever.
Chasing my dream isn’t just about “getting somewhere.” It’s about staying in motion, staying hungry, and staying connected to the fire that makes me feel alive. Stopping isn’t an option, not because I’m afraid to pause, but because I know I was made for more than standing still.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Chloee Rae, and I’m a 17-year-old country-pop singer/songwriter from Texas who’s chasing big dreams with a small-town heart. Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, from singing in local studios as a kid to performing at fairs, festivals, and special events across the state.
What makes my brand unique is that everything I do comes from a place of honesty and storytelling. I want my songs to feel like conversations… real, vulnerable, and straight from the heart. Whether I’m writing about love, faith, my sickness, heartbreak, or growing up, my goal is always to make people feel understood.
I just released my brand new single “Kiss Your Boots Goodbye,” written by Sheri Swartz, on all platforms, and I’m so excited for the world to hear it. It’s strong, fierce, and a girl’s anthem. And this is just the beginning. I’m working on more original music and getting ready to move to Nashville next year to take everything to the next level.
I’m also proud to serve as an Ambassador for the Texas Music Project, a nonprofit focused on supporting music education and uplifting young Texas artists. Through their Music Heals program, I help advocate for bringing music therapy into hospitals, giving patients comfort, connection, and healing through the power of music. Being part of something that uses music to make a real difference means the world to me.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
The relationship that has shaped me the most is the one I have with myself… but it didn’t start that way. For a long time, I let other people’s opinions define who I was, what I deserved, and how big my dreams were allowed to be. Growing up, I learned a lot from friendships, mentors, and my family, but the biggest shift happened when I finally realized that my worth couldn’t come from anyone else.
Learning to trust my own voice, both in life and in my music, changed everything. I had to figure out how to talk to myself with kindness, how to believe I was capable, and how to walk into rooms like I belonged there. That relationship, the one built on confidence, faith, and personal growth, is the one that shaped me the most.
It taught me to set standards, dream boldly, and stay grounded in who I am, no matter what stage I’m standing on.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Yes, more than once. There were seasons when the pressure felt louder than the passion. Times when I wondered if I was good enough, or if chasing this dream was just too big for someone like me. I’ve had moments where doors closed, where people doubted me, and where I doubted myself even more.
A huge part of that journey has been my battle with Crohn’s disease. There were days when the pain and exhaustion made everything harder… singing, performing, even just getting through the day. Managing a chronic illness while chasing a dream felt impossible at times, and it pushed me physically and emotionally in ways most people never see.
But every time I got close to giving up, something small would pull me back, a message from someone who connected with my music, a moment on stage where everything felt right, or even just a reminder of the little girl who used to sing in her bedroom dreaming of all this. I realized the hard moments weren’t signs to quit… they were signs that I cared deeply.
Almost giving up taught me something important: I’m stronger than I think, and this dream means too much to walk away from. Crohn’s has made me tougher, more grateful, and more determined. Those moments didn’t stop me; they shaped me into someone who keeps going.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
I’m committed to using music to make people feel seen, understood, and less alone. No matter how long it takes or where the journey leads. Music has always been my way of connecting with the world, and I want my career to be about more than just songs. I want it to have an impact.
One project I’m especially committed to is the work I do with Music Meets Medicine and the Texas Music Project and their Music Heals program. I believe deeply in bringing music therapy into hospitals and creating spaces where patients, especially kids and teens, can experience comfort, healing, and hope through music. I’ve seen firsthand how powerful music can be, and I’m dedicated to helping expand that reach for as long as I can.
Whether it’s through my songwriting, performing, or advocacy, I’m committed to building something meaningful. Even if it takes years, I want to leave a legacy that shows how music can change lives, including my own.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I’m doing the thing that’s always felt like home to me… singing. There’s something about standing on a stage, closing my eyes, and letting everything else fade out that brings a calm that nothing else can. In those moments, it’s just me, the music, and the truth I’m telling.
I also find peace in the quiet moments most people never see, late nights writing in my room, long drives with my favorite songs playing, or those small pockets of stillness before a show when I take a deep breath and remember why I’m doing this.
Whether I’m performing or creating, music is where everything settles. It’s the one place where I feel completely myself and completely steady, no matter what’s happening around me.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://itschloeerae.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itschloeerae/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItsChloeeRae/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsChloeeRae
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ARU90otP6qO6x93QUkguZ
Image Credits
Webb Trendz Photography
McPherson Photography “State Fair Photos
