Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Chloe McFadden. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Alright, Chloe thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you talk to us about a risk you’ve taken – walk us through the story?

One of the biggest risks I’ve taken was deciding to return to music fully and intentionally, without a backup plan. I had just moved back to Kansas City 2021 after living in Houston, TX for years to raise my daughters. Family dynamics brought me home, and around that same time, my father opened Lonnie’s Reno Club, a space with deep musical roots. It felt like a door had opened, but I still had to choose to walk through it.

Music had been my entire world before I became a mother, but I had been away from it for a long time. Returning to it felt like jumping into the deep end with no guarantees and no safety net.

I wrestled with the decision for a while. I’ve never wanted to pursue music for selfish reasons, and I understood how tough the industry can be. I knew if I was going to step back into music, I needed to do it with purpose and intention.

I stepped back into singing not just for myself, but to show my daughters what it looks like to honor who you are, even when it’s scary. That risk led me back to the core of who I am.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I’m a 3rd-generation singer, dancer, artist, and entertainer. I’ve been singing since I could talk and began performing professionally at five years old. My roots run deep in jazz, soul, and blues.

My grandfather, Jimmy McFadden was a world-renowned tap dancer who used his art to support his family during a time when opportunities for Black performers were extremely limited. My father Lonnie McFadden and late Uncle Ronald
McFadden followed in his footsteps, creating their own space in the industry by blending performance with storytelling in a way that deeply inspired me. Watching them navigate the entertainment world showed me how powerful expression can be, especially when it pushes back against limitation. Now, as the first woman in my family to pursue this path professionally, I am continuing that legacy with my own voice, my own rhythm, and my own message.

What sets me apart is that I am not just an artist. I am a storyteller with deep generational roots in this craft. I also carry a family story that spans decades of artistry. Tap dance is a part of that story, and I continue it as a tribute to where I come from while using it to express something new.

To anyone discovering my work, I hope my journey inspires others to be free and show up in their truth. My brand is not about perfection. It’s about expressing freely and helping others feel seen through music and movement!

We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?

I never had a set plan for building an audience on social media. I’ve always focused on just being myself, trusting that the right people would find my message. My advice? Stay as true to who you are as possible, and trust that the right audience will connect with you.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

One of my biggest personal hurdles as an artist was embracing my last name. It carried a legacy, pressure, and emotional weight that made me question my identity. For a while, I considered changing it, but ultimately I chose to reclaim it. For me, resilience has meant fully owning who I am.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Chloemcfadden.com
• Instagram: @chloe.mcfadden
• Facebook: Chloe Emmanuelle McFadden
• Youtube: Chloe McFadden

Image Credits

James Ward and Nick Vedros