Where was Bessie Smith born?
Chattanooga, Tennessee
New York, New York
Chicago, Illinois
Atlanta, Georgia
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Bessie Smith was born on April 15, 1894 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was an American singer and songwriter who is considered one of the most influential blues musicians of all time. Smith's powerful voice and passionate performances made her a star, and she became known as the "Empress of the Blues". Smith died at the age of 43 in a car accident in Mississippi.
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