Micaela Kleinsmith

Micaela Kleinsmith is a country singer from Cape Town, South Africa and the first winner of the Apple TV+ reality competition series My Kind of Country.

Early life
Kleinsmith was consistently bullied as a child, which reduced her confidence. She used music as a way to cope with bullying and to attract friends. She began to write songs at age 14.

Career
In 2016, Kleinsmith competed on season 12 of Idols South Africa.

In 2023, Kleinsmith competed on My Kind of Country, after being scouted by Orville Peck for the opportunity. Kleinsmith was able to grow her confidence and stage presence throughout the show's eight episodes, leading to her winning the show's first season. Her prize was $100,000 and extensive advertising from Apple Music.

Influences
Kleinsmith has cited Carrie Underwood, Shania Twain, Pink, and Adele as her musical influences.

Personal life
Kleinsmith is queer.