Kelley Smith at RBC

Minnesota-based artist Kelley Smith began songwriting and performing in her late 30’s. She’s candid about her mental health journey, and her debut album, Moon Child, comes across as a mid-life coming of age story. An emotive performer, Smith provides “a safe space for folks to feel their feelings.” Her music evokes the tension between belonging and escapism. In addition to her original work, Smith is an American folk music enthusiast. Her fans appreciate how she modernizes old folk songs and makes them relatable while preserving their histories and genr