Claudia Church (born in Lenoir, North Carolina) is an American country singer whose hits include "What's the Matter With You Baby" and "Home In My Heart (North Carolina)". Church landed her work as a model (including a stint in Paris), and she performed on local radio programs, including the legendary Louisiana Hayride. In 1988, she moved to Nashville to realize her dreams of becoming a star. Once there, Church found work, and gained valuable singing experience recording songwriter's demos. She has been married to singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell since 1998. Rodney and Claudia currently reside in Nashville, Tennessee. She is also second cousin to Dylan Church and Allanea Reece of the Caldwell Early College High School.