Chloe Bailey facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chloe Bailey
Bailey in 2023
Born	Chloe Elizabeth Bailey (1998-07-01) July 1, 1998 (age 26) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Other names	Chlöe
Occupation	Singer songwriter record producer actress
Years active	2003–present
Relatives	Halle Bailey (sister) Charlamagne tha God (cousin)
Musical career
Origin	Mableton, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	R&B pop
Instruments	Vocals piano keyboards
Labels	Parkwood Columbia

Chloe Elizabeth Bailey (born July 1, 1998), also known as Chlöe, is an American singer, songwriter, music producer, and actress. She became famous with her sister Halle Bailey as the music duo Chloe x Halle. They released two studio albums, and their second one, Ungodly Hour (2020), was very popular.

In 2021, Bailey started her solo music career with the song "Have Mercy". This song was certified platinum in the U.S., meaning it sold over a million copies. Her first solo album, In Pieces, came out in 2023. Her second album, Trouble in Paradise, was released in 2024.

Chloe Bailey has also acted in many TV shows and movies. Some of these include Grown-ish (2018–2022) and Swarm (2023). She won an NAACP Image Award for her main role in the movie Praise This.

Early Life

Chloe Elizabeth Bailey was born on July 1, 1998, in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up in Mableton, Georgia, with her sister Halle Bailey and younger brother Branson. Later, in 2012, her family moved to Los Angeles.

When she was younger, Chloe had small acting roles in movies. These included The Fighting Temptations (2003), which starred Beyoncé, and the Disney TV movie Let It Shine (2012). Her father started teaching Chloe and Halle how to write songs when they were ten and eight years old.

Music Career

Starting with Chloe x Halle

Chloe and Halle started a YouTube channel when they were 13 and 11 years old. They would sing cover songs, like Beyoncé's "Best Thing I Never Had." This was how they first performed together as Chloe x Halle. They appeared on The Ellen Show in April 2012. In 2015, they signed with Parkwood Entertainment, a company owned by Beyoncé.

Chloe x Halle released their first music, an EP called Sugar Symphony, in April 2016. They also opened for Beyoncé's Formation World Tour in Europe that summer.

In March 2017, the duo released a mixtape called The Two of Us on YouTube. Rolling Stone magazine even listed it as one of the best R&B albums of 2017. Later, in December 2017, they released "Grown," the theme song for the TV series Grown-ish. Chloe also acted in Grown-ish as Jazlyn "Jazz" Forster.

Chloe x Halle released their first studio album, The Kids Are Alright, in March 2018. Critics really liked it. One of their songs, "Warrior," was also on the soundtrack for the movie A Wrinkle in Time (2018).

Bailey in 2018

In May 2018, Chloe x Halle were chosen to open for Beyoncé and Jay-Z's On the Run II Tour in the U.S. In December 2018, they were nominated for two Grammy Awards: Best New Artist and Best Urban Contemporary Album.

In February 2019, Chloe x Halle sang "America the Beautiful" at the Super Bowl LIII. Many people, including Beyoncé, praised their performance. They also honored musician Donny Hathaway by singing his song "Where Is the Love" at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.

In June 2020, the duo released their second album, Ungodly Hour. It was very successful and reached number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart. Their song "Do It" became their first song to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Chloe x Halle also sang the national anthem for the 2020 NFL season kickoff game. They received several nominations at the 2020 Soul Train Music Awards and the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.

Solo Career and In Pieces

In August 2021, Chloe Bailey announced her first solo song, "Have Mercy." She had hinted about the song many times before. She also shared that her solo album was almost finished and would have more pop music. In September, she performed "Have Mercy" at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. At the 53rd NAACP Image Awards, she was nominated for Outstanding Female Artist and Outstanding Soul/R&B Song for "Have Mercy."

In April 2022, Chloe released "Treat Me" as her second solo song. She said she wrote the song after a breakup, realizing she needed to give herself the love she was looking for. Her third song, "Surprise," came out in June 2022. "For the Night," featuring rapper Latto, was released in October 2022. In November 2022, she sang the national anthem at the 2022 World Series.

On January 24, 2023, she announced her first solo album, In Pieces, which was released on March 31, 2023. She explained that her first four solo songs were not included on the album because they didn't fit the new sound. The main song from the album, "Pray It Away," was released on January 27, 2023. The second song, "How Does It Feel" with Chris Brown, came out in February. "Body Do" was released in March 2023. The last song from the album, "Cheatback," features rapper Future.

Recent Work: Trouble in Paradise

In March 2024, Chloe released "FYS" as the first song from her second album, Trouble In Paradise. The second song, "Boy Bye," followed in April. She announced the album's title during her performance at Coachella on April 19, 2024. In July, she was featured on a remix of Tinashe's song "Nasty Girl Remix."

Trouble In Paradise was released on August 9, 2024. Chloe said the album was inspired by her time in Saint Lucia, which she calls her "sanctuary." The album cover and videos for the songs were filmed there.

Artistry

Chloe Bailey's biggest musical inspiration is her mentor, Beyoncé. She also looks up to artists like Kelis, Donna Summer, Kanye West, Grimes, Missy Elliott, and TLC. She is also inspired by R&B music in general.

Personal Life

On June 11, 2024, Chloe Bailey shared on TikTok that she had stopped being a vegan after 11 years. She said she has noticed good changes and no bad effects since changing her diet.

Discography

Studio Albums

Tours

Headlining

• In Pieces Tour (2023)

Filmography

Film

Television

Podcasts

Music Videos

• "Have Mercy" (2021)
• "You & Me" (with Gunna) (2022)
• "Treat Me" (2022)
• "Hello" (2022)
• "Surprise" (2022)
• "For the Night" (with Latto) (2022)
• "Pray It Away" (2023)
• "How Does It Feel" (with Chris Brown) (2023)
• "Cheatback" (with Future) (2023)
• "Boy Bye" (2024)
• "Vision Remix" (with Qing Madi) (2024)

Awards and Nominations

Chloe Bailey has won several awards for her music and acting.

Images for kids

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  Chloe Bailey in 2023

See also

In Spanish: Chloe Bailey para niños