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Melinda Leigh Smith (born June 1, 1972) is an American singer-songwriter. Her first record deal came after she sang a cover version of the song "Jolene" by Dolly Parton.
Music career
[edit]Smith was adopted at birth by a non-denominational Protestant minister and his wife, who was choir director at the church. She grew up on Long Island, New York. After her mother died of cancer in 1991, Smith attended Cincinnati Bible College for two years.[1]
Smith and her father moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, where she began listening to folk and bluegrass music, Alison Krauss, and the Cox Family. In 1998, she moved to Nashville to pursue a career in music. Two years later, she reached the finals of a contest at the Kerrville Folk Festival. This led to a contract with Big Yellow Dog Music.[2]
Smith attracted attention in 2003 when she sang a cover version of "Jolene" by Dolly Parton for the tribute album Just Because I'm a Woman. Soon after, she signed a contract with Vanguard Records, who released her debut album, One Moment More in 2004.[2] In addition to Dolly Parton, she has expressed admiration for John Prine, Alison Krauss, Patty Griffin, Shania Twain, Kris Kristofferson, Buddy Miller, and Bill Gaither.[1]
"Come to Jesus" was her biggest hit, receiving airplay on country, Christian, adult album alternative (AAA), and adult contemporary radio. The song charted at No. 32 on the Adult Top 40 chart of Billboard magazine.[citation needed] In 2004 Smith appeared at the Cambridge Folk Festival in the U.K., which was broadcast nationally on BBC Radio.
In October 2006, Smith released "Out Loud", the first single from her second album Long Island Shores. The song was well received by AAA rock radio and Country Music Television (CMT). On January 10, 2007, she performed "Please Stay" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
In October 2007, Smith released a Christmas album, My Holiday. She wrote six original songs, including "I Know the Reason" with Thad Cockrell.[3]
In August 2009, Smith released her fourth studio album, Stupid Love. She appeared on The Early Show on August 15, 2009, to perform the first single, "Highs and Lows". On September 29, 2009, while promoting the album on the syndicated radio show World Cafe, she disclosed that she had obsessive–compulsive disorder.[4]
In June 2012, Smith released an eponymous independent studio album on her own Giant Leap label, in conjunction with TVX. In October of the same year, Vanguard Records released a compilation album of her songs, "The Essential Mindy Smith".
On October 29, 2013, Smith released a holiday EP entitled Snowed In on Giant Leap/TVX. The release contained both original Christmas songs and cover material.
Between 2015 and 2018, Smith contributed (as sole writer or co-writer) several songs to the musical television drama series Nashville. She is credited on four of the songs performed by cast members and appearing on the soundtrack in the series' final three seasons.
Charity
[edit]In March 2013, Smith worked with Anthropologie during an in-store performance to raise money and awareness for the Captain Planet Foundation, a non-profit organization. Anthropologie donated fifteen percent of sales made in the first hour after Smith's performance to CPF.[5]
Awards and honors
[edit]- Best New/Emerging Artist of the Year, Americana Music Association, 2004
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [6] |
US Heat [7] |
US Indie [8] |
US Rock [9] |
US Folk[10] | ||
| One Moment More |
|
143 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Long Island Shores |
|
167 | 6 | 15 | — | — |
| My Holiday |
|
— | 8 | — | — | — |
| Stupid Love |
|
122 | 1 | — | 45 | — |
| Mindy Smith |
|
— | 17 | — | — | 15 |
| Quiet Town |
|
— | — | — | — | — |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||||||
Compilations
[edit]| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| The Essential Mindy Smith |
|
Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Snowed In |
|
Singles
[edit]| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Adult [13] |
US Country Airplay | |||
| 2003 | "Jolene" (with Dolly Parton) | — | — | One Moment More |
| 2004 | "Come to Jesus" | 32 | — | |
| "One Moment More" | — | — | ||
| 2006 | "Out Loud" | — | — | Long Island Shores |
| 2007 | "Please Stay" | — | — | |
| 2009 | "Highs and Lows" | — | — | Stupid Love |
| 2012 | "Closer" | — | — | Mindy Smith |
| 2018 | "Better Boat" (with Kenny Chesney) | — | 25 | Songs for the Saints |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||||
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | "Jolene" | Trey Fanjoy |
| 2004 | "Come to Jesus" | Sophie Muller |
| 2005 | "One Moment More" | |
| 2006 | "Out Loud" | Traci Goudie |
| 2011 | "Taking You with Me" (with Daniel Tashian) | |
| 2012 | "Closer" | Fairlight Hubbard/Ryan Hamblin |
| 2013 | "Anymore of This" (with Matthew Perryman Jones)[14] | Fairlight Hubbard |
| 2015 | "On Top of the World" | |
| 2021 | "Cure for Love" |
Special appearances
[edit]- Just Because I'm a Woman: The Songs of Dolly Parton (2003) - Track: "Jolene"
- Sweetheart 2005: Love Songs (2005) - Track: "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square"
- This Bird Has Flown – A 40th Anniversary Tribute to the Beatles' Rubber Soul (2005) - Track: "The Word"
- Stronger Than Before by Olivia Newton-John (2005) - Track: "Phenomenal Woman"
- Those Were The Days by Dolly Parton (2005) - Track: "The Cruel War"
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Mindy Smith - On the inside". No Depression. 31 October 2006. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- ^ a b Deming, Mark. "Mindy Smith | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
- ^ Gilstrap, Andrew. "Mindy Smith: My Holiday". Popmatters. Retrieved 2009-10-24.
- ^ "Mindy Smith: A Chanteuse's Emotional Return". NPR. September 29, 2009. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
- ^ "Mindy Smith joins forces with lifestyle brand Anthropologie and Captain Planet". Mindy Smith. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ^ "Mindy Smith Album & Song Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
- ^ "Mindy Smith Album & Song Chart History - Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
- ^ "Mindy Smith Album & Song Chart History - Independent Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
- ^ "Mindy Smith Album & Song Chart History - Rock Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/artist/mindy-smith/chart-history/flk/
- ^ Betts, Stephen L. (June 14, 2012). "Mindy Smith Album Due June 26, 'Closer' Tour to Follow". The Boot. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
- ^ https://store.compassrecords.com/collections/mindy-smith/products/quiet-town
- ^ "Mindy Smith Album & Song Chart History - Adult Pop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 27, 2011.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Mindy Smith : Anymore of This". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on February 28, 2015. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
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Mindy Smith
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Early life
Family background
Mindy Smith was born on June 1, 1972, in Long Island, New York.[5] She was adopted as an infant by a Christian minister and his wife, who provided her with a nurturing environment steeped in faith and music.[6] Smith's adoptive father served as a non-denominational minister, while her mother, Sharon, was the choir director at their church, creating a household filled with musical activity and regular exposure to choral performances.[7] Growing up on Long Island, she was immersed in a diverse array of sounds from her family's record collection, including pop, jazz, alternative rock, and classical music, which sparked her early interest in singing and performance.[6] This church-centered musical atmosphere fostered her vocal talents from a young age, as she often participated in choir activities alongside her mother.[8] In 1991, when Smith was 19, her mother succumbed to breast cancer, an event that deeply shaped her emotional world and later infused her songwriting with recurring themes of loss, grief, and spiritual resilience.[9] The profound impact of this loss, particularly evident in songs like "One Moment More," reflected her processing of personal tragedy within the context of her family's religious and artistic legacy.[10]Education and early career influences
Smith attended Cincinnati Bible College in Ohio for about two years starting after her mother's death in 1991, where her studies focused on theology amid a period of personal upheaval.[11] Although the institution emphasized biblical and ministerial training, Smith has recalled being more drawn to musical pursuits with friends during this time than to her coursework.[12] This experience marked an early intersection of her spiritual background and emerging interest in songwriting. After dropping out around 1994, Smith relocated to Knoxville, Tennessee, to live with her father, who had become a pastor there, and began teaching herself guitar while immersing herself in local Americana, folk, and bluegrass scenes.[2] In 1998, seeking greater opportunities, she moved to Nashville to pursue a career in music, initially writing songs in her bedroom as she built confidence with her instrument.[2][13] During her formative years, Smith's musical style was shaped by influences including Dolly Parton, whose emotive storytelling resonated deeply, and Patty Griffin, whose raw vocal intensity inspired her own expressive approach.[14][15] Prior to her breakthrough in 2003, she performed intimate gigs at Nashville coffeehouses and writers' rounds, honing her craft through original songs that channeled personal grief, particularly the loss of her mother as a profound emotional catalyst.[16][17]Personal life
Health challenges
In 2009, singer-songwriter Mindy Smith publicly disclosed her long-standing struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) during an interview on NPR's World Cafe program.[18] The condition profoundly affected her daily life, confining her to her home for approximately two years and prompting a period of intense personal reflection.[18] Smith's experiences with OCD deeply influenced her creative process, channeling themes of anxiety, emotional vulnerability, and resilience into her songwriting. This is particularly evident in her 2009 album Stupid Love, where the disorder's toll on her mental well-being informed explorations of heartbreak and personal frailty.[18] Her candid discussion of these challenges in the interview served to raise awareness about mental health issues within the music community.[18] Contributing to her emotional landscape was the early trauma of her mother's death from cancer, which compounded the themes of loss recurring in her work and health narrative.[18] Through therapy and gradual reintegration into her professional life, Smith has managed her condition, allowing her to resume touring and recording while continuing to address mental health in her artistry.Family and inspirations
Mindy Smith was adopted as an infant by a supportive Christian family after her birth mother was unable to care for her, an experience she has reflected on in interviews as fostering deep gratitude and a sense of unconditional love. In a 2004 conversation with Puremusic, Smith described herself as "a very, very blessed individual, especially since I've been adopted into a family that has loved me unconditionally and has always supported me in everything that I've done," highlighting the resilience she drew from these early bonds shaped by faith. This adoptive foundation, combined with her family's emphasis on spirituality, has informed her ongoing personal narrative, including brief acknowledgments of challenges like obsessive-compulsive disorder as part of her journey toward emotional strength. In 2014, Smith connected with her birth mother, Christine, a few years before Christine's death, and discovered her biological family roots in Southwest Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, where several relatives share musical inclinations; she has described this reunion as emotionally profound and affirming of her artistic path.[2][17] The legacy of Smith's adoptive mother, Sharron, who died of breast cancer in 1991 when Smith was 19, remains a profound inspiration for her songwriting, particularly themes of grief, spirituality, and redemption. Smith's debut album, One Moment More (2004), is dedicated to her mother, with tracks like "Come to Jesus" and the title song directly channeling the pain of loss and the solace found in faith; the loss has continued to shape her creative process, as explored in later works reflecting on sorrow and healing. This influence persists in her work, where she often explores redemption through spiritual lenses, crediting her mother's own musical interests as an early spark for her artistry. In her adult life, Smith has resided in Nashville since 1998, building a sense of home amid her music career while maintaining privacy around personal relationships and any potential family. Interviews note her close ties to siblings—including an older sister who runs a law firm and a brother—yet she rarely discloses details about partnerships or children, emphasizing instead the quiet resilience drawn from these enduring family connections in the city's vibrant but demanding creative environment.[19]Music career
Breakthrough and debut (2003–2004)
In 2003, Mindy Smith gained initial industry attention by recording a cover of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" for the tribute album Just Because I'm a Woman: The Songs of Dolly Parton. Still unsigned at the time, Smith was invited by producer Steve Buckingham to contribute to the project and selected "Jolene" from a provided list of songs, reimagining it with a fresh arrangement that highlighted her ethereal vocals and acoustic style.[2][20] This performance caught the ear of record executives, leading directly to her signing a deal with Vanguard Records later that year.[3][21] Smith's debut album, One Moment More, was released in March 2004 under Vanguard Records, co-produced by Smith and Steve Buckingham in Nashville. The record featured 11 original compositions, many drawing from the profound personal loss of her mother's death from cancer when Smith was 15, exploring themes of grief, recovery, and spiritual yearning through introspective folk-pop arrangements.[2][20][11] The title track, in particular, served as a poignant plea for more time with her late mother, setting an emotional tone that resonated with listeners and critics alike.[22][23] The lead single "Come to Jesus" from the album achieved modest commercial success, peaking at No. 32 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart in 2004 and earning praise for its blend of country, folk, and contemporary Christian influences.[2][24] That same year, Smith made her international performance debut at the Cambridge Folk Festival in the United Kingdom, where her set was broadcast nationally on BBC Radio 2, further elevating her profile among folk and Americana audiences.[2][25]Mid-career development (2005–2012)
Following the success of her debut album, Mindy Smith continued to build her career with the release of her second studio album, Long Island Shores, on January 24, 2006, through Vanguard Records. Co-produced by Smith with Lex Price, Steve Buckingham, and Roger Moutenot, the album featured 12 tracks blending folk and Americana elements, including the single "Out Loud," which received airplay on AAA radio and CMT.[6][26] In early 2007, Smith performed the track "Please Stay" from Long Island Shores on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on January 10, marking a notable television appearance that highlighted her growing visibility. Later that year, she released her first holiday album, My Holiday, on October 9, 2007, also via Vanguard Records, featuring a mix of original songs and covers such as "The Christmas Song" and "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" The album included seasonal singles like "Santa Will Find You" and collaborations with Alison Krauss on "Away in a Manger" and Chely Wright on "Follow the Shepherd Home," emphasizing Smith's emotive folk interpretations of Christmas themes.[6][27][28] Smith's fourth album, Stupid Love, arrived on August 11, 2009, under Vanguard Records, co-produced by Smith with Ian Fitchuk and Justin Loucks. The record explored themes of relationships, heartbreak, and emotional vulnerability through 13 tracks of folk-pop, with guest vocals from artists including Vince Gill on "Telescope" and Amy Grant on "Couldn't Stand the Rain," which she performed on The Early Show. During this period, Smith's style solidified within the Americana and folk genres, incorporating introspective songwriting and subtle rock influences.[6][18][29] In 2012, Smith transitioned to independence with her self-titled fifth album, released on June 26 via her own Giant Leap Records in partnership with TVX Records. Co-produced with Jason Lehning, the 11-track collection debuted at No. 2 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart, reflecting her evolving artistic control and continued focus on personal, folk-rooted narratives. Throughout 2005–2012, Smith maintained steady tour activity, including headline shows and festival appearances across the U.S., such as at the Old Settler's Music Festival in 2010, supporting her albums and reinforcing her place in the Americana scene.[6][30][31]Recent projects and collaborations (2013–present)
Following her mid-career pivot toward greater artistic autonomy, Mindy Smith has embraced independent labels, releasing music through her own Giant Leap imprint in partnership with TVX Records while licensing select projects to established Americana outlets. She released the holiday EP Snowed In in October 2013 and contributed to the 2014 benefit album Songs for Shelter Me, including its title track.[32][33] In 2023, she issued the single "Little Wings," inspired by rediscovering hope and faith.[2] This shift has allowed her to prioritize introspective songwriting and intimate live performances that highlight her soulful, jazz-infused style blending folk, blues, and pop elements.[2][4] From 2015 to 2018, Smith contributed as a sole writer or co-writer to the ABC musical drama series Nashville, providing several original songs that underscored the show's themes of personal resilience and relationships, including tracks like "In Love" and "In the End." Her involvement marked a significant expansion into television composition, drawing on her Nashville residency to collaborate with the production team on narrative-driven pieces.[34] In 2018, Smith collaborated with country star Kenny Chesney on the duet "Better Boat," a poignant track from Chesney's album Songs for the Saints, where she provided featured vocals addressing themes of emotional recovery and adaptation in the face of adversity. The single, released as a hurricane relief effort, showcased Smith's harmonious blend with Chesney's style and reached audiences through radio play and digital platforms.[35][36] Smith's most recent studio album, Quiet Town, was released on October 4, 2024, via Giant Leap/TVX under license to Compass Records, marking her first full-length project in over a decade. The record delves into introspective Americana, exploring her discovery of Appalachian roots, overcoming personal hardships, and embracing self-love through 11 original tracks produced by Neilson Hubbard at East Nashville's Skinny Elephant studio. Critics praised its modest yet mesmerizing quality, emphasizing Smith's gift for emotional depth and musical subtlety.[37][38] In 2025, Smith performed a live session for Jefferson Public Radio's JPR Live Sessions on April 4 at the Steve Nelson Performance Studio, where she reflected on her career trajectory, from early influences like Dolly Parton to the impact of tracing her biological family on her affinity for traditional Appalachian sounds. The session featured acoustic renditions and conversations about her artistic evolution, underscoring her ongoing commitment to authentic, roots-oriented live work. Complementing this, she has maintained an active touring schedule, including a January 2025 appearance at WMOT's Wired In Sessions in Nashville, performing selections from Quiet Town to intimate crowds and reinforcing her emphasis on soulful, unplugged presentations.[39][40]Other contributions
Philanthropy
In 2013, Mindy Smith partnered with the lifestyle brand Anthropologie for an exclusive in-store concert and shopping event in Atlanta, Georgia, aimed at benefiting the Captain Planet Foundation (CPF), a nonprofit dedicated to environmental education and youth empowerment.[41] During the event's charity shopping hour, Anthropologie donated 10% of all sales to CPF to support its programs fostering sustainability and planetary conservation among young people.[41] Smith has contributed to fundraising efforts for CPF, aligning her involvement with the organization's mission to empower youth through hands-on environmental projects and education initiatives.[34] As a Nashville resident, she has occasionally tied her charitable work to local community events, emphasizing the importance of sustainability in public discussions surrounding her performances.[34]Special appearances and media
Mindy Smith made her international performance debut at the Cambridge Folk Festival in the United Kingdom in 2004, where her set was broadcast nationally on BBC Radio 2 as part of a five-part series covering the event.[25] This appearance highlighted her emerging folk and country influences, drawing positive attention from UK audiences early in her career.[6] In 2009, Smith appeared on CBS's The Early Show on August 15 to promote her album Stupid Love, performing the single "Highs and Lows" during the segment.[42] The performance reflected the album's upbeat tone following her personal hiatus, as she noted the enjoyment in its creation.[42] That same year, on September 29, Smith was interviewed on NPR's World Cafe, where she openly discussed her struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and its impact on her creativity, linking it to themes of loss and emotional recovery in her music.[18] The conversation, hosted by Tracey Tanenbaum, also featured live performances of tracks like "What Went Wrong" and explored how her confinement at home during this period influenced her songwriting process.[18] More recently, in 2025, Smith participated in a live session for Jefferson Public Radio (JPR) on April 4, reflecting on her career trajectory from her New York upbringing and discovery of her Appalachian roots to key milestones like her Dolly Parton tribute recording that launched her deal.[39] During the in-studio performance at JPR's Steve Nelson studio, she shared insights into her evolution as a singer-songwriter, including her 2024 album Quiet Town and ongoing collaborations.[39]Discography
Studio albums
Mindy Smith's debut studio album, One Moment More, was released on October 19, 2004, by Vanguard Records. The record, produced by Steve Buckingham, features 12 tracks deeply influenced by the grief surrounding her mother's death from cancer in 1991, exploring themes of loss, recovery, and renewal through introspective folk-country arrangements.[11] Standout songs like the title track and a cover of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" highlight Smith's emotive soprano and emotional resonance, earning acclaim for its raw honesty in the Americana genre.[43] Her second album, Long Island Shores, followed on October 3, 2006, also on Vanguard Records, with production by Mindy Smith, Lex Price, and Steve Buckingham. This 12-track release reflects nostalgic returns to her Long Island roots, confronting spectral memories and regrets tied to her mother's burial site there, blending gospel spirituality with folk-pop elements.[44] Tracks such as the title song evoke a yearning for home and harbor winds, marking a maturation in her songwriting with themes of tension and faith amid personal hauntings.[45] My Holiday, Smith's third studio album, arrived on October 2, 2007, via Vanguard Records. This seasonal collection of 12 songs mixes six originals with covers of Christmas standards like "The Christmas Song" and "Away in a Manger," featuring guest vocals from Alison Krauss on the latter.[46] Produced by Steve Buckingham, it infuses faith, hope, and poignancy into holiday themes, with originals such as "Follow the Shepherd Home" standing out for their subtle emotional depth suitable for reflective listening.[47] The fourth album, Stupid Love, was issued on August 11, 2009, by Vanguard Records, comprising 13 tracks co-produced by Smith and Jason Lehning. It delves into the highs and lows of romantic relationships, drawing from a personal breakup to examine heartache, disappointment, and transformation with a mature folk-country lens.[48] Songs like "Highs and Lows" and "If I Didn't Know Any Better" alternate between catchy melodies and heartrending introspection, showcasing a thematic focus on love's complexities without overt melancholy.[49] In 2012, Smith released her self-titled fifth studio album on June 26 through her independent Giant Leap Records label, in partnership with TVX. This 11-track effort, co-produced with Jason Lehning and featuring all original compositions, returns to her Americana-folk roots while balancing light and dark emotions in emotionally probing songs.[50] Recorded at Nashville's Sound Emporium, it reflects her post-label independence, debuting at #2 on the iTunes singer-songwriter chart.[4] Smith's sixth studio album, Quiet Town, was released on October 4, 2024, by Compass Records, produced by Neilson Hubbard at Skinny Elephant Recording Studio in East Nashville. The 11-track introspective Americana record grapples with identity, memory, and the tension between modern chaos and personal quietude, inspired by reconnecting with her birth family in the Appalachian Mountains.[51] Themes of gratitude and abiding love culminate in tracks like "I Always Will," emphasizing self-authenticity amid Nashville's changes.[52]Compilations and extended plays
Mindy Smith's compilations and extended plays represent curated selections from her catalog and thematic short-form releases, offering fans retrospective views and seasonal content distinct from her full-length studio albums. The Essential Mindy Smith, released on October 9, 2012, by Vanguard Records, is a career-spanning compilation that highlights key tracks from her early work, including six songs from her debut album One Moment More such as "Come to Jesus" and the title track, alongside selections like "Jolene" and "Out Loud" from subsequent releases.[53][54] This 15-track collection emphasizes her folk-pop style and emotional depth, serving as an accessible entry point for new listeners while drawing primarily from her 2003–2009 output.[55] In 2013, Smith ventured into holiday music with the EP Snowed In, issued on October 29 via Giant Leap/TVX Records and co-produced with Steve Buckingham.[56][57] The five-song set blends two original compositions—"Tomorrow Is Christmas Day" and the title track "Snowed In"—with traditional carols like "What Child Is This," "Silent Night," and "Auld Lang Syne," capturing a warm, acoustic intimacy suited to the season.[58][59] This EP marked her first dedicated Christmas project, following her earlier full-length holiday album My Holiday, and has been praised for its heartfelt arrangements and Smith's vulnerable vocal delivery.[60][61] No additional compilations or extended plays have been released through 2025, with Smith's focus shifting toward new studio material and singles.[62]Singles and music videos
Mindy Smith's discography includes several notable singles that highlight her folk-pop and Americana style, often serving as lead tracks from her albums. Her breakthrough single, "Come to Jesus," released in 2004 from her debut album One Moment More, became her most commercially successful release, peaking at No. 32 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart after receiving airplay across adult contemporary, adult alternative, and country radio formats.[6] The song's introspective lyrics about redemption resonated widely, contributing to over 300,000 album sales.[4] In 2006, Smith released "Out Loud" as the lead single from her second album, Long Island Shores, via Vanguard Records. The track, a heartfelt anthem about vulnerability and connection, was promoted with a music video directed during production sessions that year, capturing behind-the-scenes footage of the shoot.[63] While it garnered positive reception on AAA radio, specific chart peaks are not prominently documented.[64] Smith's collaborative work includes the 2018 duet "Better Boat" with Kenny Chesney, released as a single from his album Songs for the Saints on August 7. Co-written by Chesney and others, the song explores themes of resilience and support, featuring Smith's harmonies in a reflective country ballad. It peaked at No. 34 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. No official music video was produced for this release, though official audio has been widely streamed.[65] More recently, Smith has issued singles from her 2024 album Quiet Town, including the title track "Quiet Town," which debuted as a promotional single in July. The album's tracks, such as "Little Wings," have been supported by lyric videos and acoustic performance clips shared on her official channels, emphasizing intimate, home-recorded visuals to promote the record's themes of personal reflection and Nashville life.[66][67] In 2025, Smith featured on "Where Rainbows Never Die" by Fancy Hagood, released April 11 as part of his album American Spirit: The Last Drag, with no reported chart performance or official music video, though official audio is available.[68]| Single Title | Release Year | Associated Album | Chart Performance | Music Video/Promotional Clip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Come to Jesus" | 2004 | One Moment More | No. 32 (Billboard Adult Top 40) | Official music video directed by Sophie Muller[69] |
| "Out Loud" | 2006 | Long Island Shores | N/A | Official music video with behind-the-scenes footage from 2006 shoot[70] |
| "Better Boat" (with Kenny Chesney) | 2018 | Songs for the Saints (Chesney album) | No. 34 (Billboard Country Airplay) | Official audio only; no full video[71] |
| "Quiet Town" | 2024 | Quiet Town | N/A | Official audio and promotional acoustic clips[66] |
| "Where Rainbows Never Die" (feat. on Fancy Hagood) | 2025 | American Spirit: The Last Drag (Hagood album) | N/A | Official audio only[68] |