A JUNO-winning singer whose breakthrough came after early radio pushback.
For a quick sense of his sound, try 'Jumped Right In' or 'The Song That's In My Head'. They're both solid examples of his radio-ready country style.
Smith's career has been shaped by both chart success and radio friction. His debut single 'Tippin' Point' was pulled from some stations over lyrical concerns about underage drinking, while 'And Then Some' later topped the Canadian country charts and won a JUNO. Songs like 'Jumped Right In' and 'What Kind Of Love' show his steady presence in the format.
He released his debut album 'Tippin' Point' in 2012, with that title track drawing criticism and radio pullbacks. By 2015, 'And Then Some' became a breakthrough hit, leading to albums like 'Lifted', 'Side Effects', and 'The Hard Way' through the 2010s.
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