Born in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, on June 13, 1986, Caitlyn Smith found success
as a songwriter for other artists before launching a solo career as a country
artist. Relocating to Nashville, Tennessee, she began writing songs on Music Row
during her twenties, often collaborating with fellow songwriters like Don
Schlitz and Megan Trainor. She co-wrote 2013's "You Can't Make Old Friends," a
duet between Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, with Schlitz, then collaborated with
Trainer on the song "Like I'm Gonna Lose You." Although they initially intended
to give the song to Kelly Clarkson...