I love it when my ear for exceptional talent doesn’t lead me wrong… As a result, Apple TV+ unveils Micaela Kleinsmith as the winner of “My Kind of Country,” the new music competition series from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine and executive producer/multi-Grammy Award-winning star Kacey Musgraves. As the winner, Micaela Kleinsmith will receive a life-changing experience from Apple, including global exposure across the Apple TV+ and Apple Music platforms.
Micaela’s EP “Butterfly” is released through Platoon and available on Apple Music now, and includes her three original songs, “Butterfly,” “Eternity,” and “Raise A Cup,” that she had the opportunity to record with renowned music producer Tommy Sims. “Raise A Cup” is one of my favorites; the whole EP is fiyah, too🔥.
Check out “My Kind of Country” in its dedicated space on Apple Music HERE.
“My Kind of Country” premiered March 24 with the first three episodes introducing the 12 talented artists from around the world. Three additional episodes debuted March 31 as the artists displayed their musical versatility via a series of Scout-led workshops focusing on authenticity, collaboration and visual storytelling in their bid to secure a spot in the finale. This week, the stakes have never been higher for the extraordinarily talented finalists who have made it to the highly anticipated two-part finale on Friday, April 7.
About Micaela Kleinsmith
Sensitive South African songbird Micaela Kleinsmith grew up watching singing competition shows and dreaming of being on stage; by watching these shows and immersing herself in the sounds of the performers, she taught herself about vocal attack and range. Bullied heavily as a child, music became Micaela’s escape and her coping mechanism. When she discovered that she could sing and that people were taking notice, Micaela began using her newfound talent as a way to make friends. She started writing songs at the age of fourteen and continued to rise as an artist, eventually landing a spot on South Africa’s Idols in 2016. When Micaela is singing, the emotion, passion and raw talent is immediately apparent to anyone who listens.
