Kathryn Elizabeth Smith was a singer of the American pop, jazz, and country music genres. Born in Virginia in 1907, she was famously known by her stage name, "The First Lady of Song." Audience and critics lauded her powerful rendition of patriotic songs, earning her the nickname "The Songbird of the South." Some of Smith's hit songs include "God Bless America," "There'll Always Be an England," and "The White Cliffs of Dover." Synonyms for Kathryn Elizabeth Smith would include Kate Smith, The First Lady of Song, The Songbird of the South, and The Girl with the Honey-Coated Voice.