Lovie Austin was born on September 19, 1887, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Lovie Austin was born as Cora Taylor on September 19, 1887, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This event marked the beginning of the life of a woman who would go on to significantly influence the early jazz and blues scenes. Growing up in a family that encouraged her musical talent, Austin's early experiences in music education provided her with the foundation that would support her future career in a field that was, during her lifetime, predominantly male. Her birth in Tennessee also placed her in a culturally rich environment that was integral to the development of her musical style, which would later flourish in Chicago's vibrant jazz scene.