6/17/2009
Congratulations to this year's winners of the drawings at Daniel's booth at the 2009 CMA Music Fest.
The grand prize winner was Michelle Lucas who won a signed guitar by Daniel and The Fifth Amendment. Second place went to Pasty Lucas who won a cool prize pack with Cd's, T-shirts, and Life, Liberty, & The Pursuit Of Happy Hour Koozies. Third place went to Sinead Holleran, who won copies of American Made and the EP.
(Photos L-R: Lucas, Payne, Holleran)
6/15/2009
What a fantastic time we all had at Fan Fair 2009! We're so thrilled to have met so many great fans and friends at this year's event. We'll be posting some photos and videos in the coming days, so be sure to check 'em out!
6/10/2009
If you're attending the 2009 CMA Music Fest, or Fan Fair as we still like to call it, be sure to stop by Daniel's booth, #602 and say hi!
Daniel will be performing at the Acoustic Corner on Sunday June 14 at 12:30 PM.
6/4/2009 Daniel Smith Will Unveil New Collection of Music At Nashville’s CMA Music Festival,
June 11-14
Package Will Include the Hits “Man Like Me,” “Livin’ The Good Life”
Daniel Smith the tall, handsome DLS Records recording artist is proud to announce that he’ll be offering fans an exciting six-song sampler simply titled “ The EP” during his appearances at the CMA Music Festival, June 11-14, in Nashville.
Smith will appear daily at his own booth for photos and autographs in the Festival’s Fan Fair exhibition area at the Nashville Convention Center as well as a noon performance on Sunday, June 14 at the popular Acoustic Corner on the second floor of the NCC.
The album includes Smith’s newest single, “Man Like Me,” his hit from last summer, “Livin’ The Good Life,” plus the irresistible “Life, Liberty & The Pursuit Of Happy Hour,” “Things You Keep,” “The Memories Go On” and “Until I Close My Eyes For Good.”
“It seems kind of artificial to hold back great songs until you get 10 or 12 of them for a regular album,” says Smith. “I’d rather serve them while they’re hot—and what better time to do that than at the CMA Music Festival?”
5/23/2009
Have a safe Memorial Day weekend and take some time and rember those that have made the ultimate sacrifice in defending this country.
5/14/2009
The new EP will be out in time for the 2009 CMA Music Fest. It will be a 6 song preview of the full length album, Revolution, which will be out later this year. Look for Revolution to have bonus tracks, live version of songs and special offers.
4/27/2009 Country Weekly’s Listen Up! feature to offer free two week download of Daniel Smith’s “Livin’ The Good Life.”
The beer, the beach, the babe, the bikini. Now all you need is the right song to make the experience perfect. And here it comes--Daniel Smith's irresistibly sunny "Livin' The Good Life." It'll leave sand in your i-Pod.
4/17/2009
Nice little review on Roughstock.com about "Man Like Me". But compared to Hootie???? Hmmmm.
4/6/2009
We'd like to thank the Ohio Women Veteran's Conference for having us perform this past Saturday. It was a real treat and we hope to do it again! (Photos: CJ and Daniel performing acoustically)
3/23/2009 Daniel Smith Takes Music to Fans in 3-State Dance Club Tour
Marco Club Connection Coordinates Event for Rising Star
DLS Records artist Daniel Smith credits a recent three-state dance club tour with broadening his fan base and increasing his album sales. Coordinated by Bobbe Morhiser of Marco Club Connection in Nashville, the sweep took Smith to Coyote’s in Augusta, GA., Cotton Eye Joe’s in Knoxville, TN and Coyote’s Music & Dance Hall in Louisville, KY.
Smith made the circuit to introduce a bouncy new dance mix of his 2008 beach and bikini hit, “Livin’ The Good Life.”
“The club tour was immense fun,” says Smith, who has just released the new single and music video, “Man Like Me,” from his forthcoming album, Revolution. “It was fantastic to meet and make so many new friends. Hats off to Bobbe for making every stop a tremendously fun-filled event.”
Club personnel are equally delighted. Calling Smith “one of the best artists to pass through Coyote’s,” DJ Jeff Allen observes, “He made many new fans here in Augusta. He’s a soon-to-be true country music superstar—not just in music but also in his fans’ hearts.”
Jackie Hicks of Cotton Eye Joe’s agrees. “What a treat to have Daniel Smith here!” she says. “Club-goers love the opportunity to meet new country artists and say they knew them when. We look forward to having Daniel back soon.”
One thing’s for sure--Smith's fans will soon have him back on radio, the Internet and in person. “Man Like Me” has just been released to radio stations nationally and is being boosted for heavy airplay by Marco Promotions. CMT.com is adding the dramatic “Man Like Me” video to its playlist. And Smith will perform at various sites and appear daily at his own fan booth at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville, June 11-14.
“Man Like Me,” which was written by hitmakers Bobby Pinson, Kris Bergsnes and Charlie Moore and produced by Larry Sheridan, is shaping up to be one of the year’s most compelling musical statements about taking responsibility for one’s mistakes. Smith delivers the song—and the video images—with the sensitivity and intensity of a man who knows his subject well.
“If there’s such a thing as critical mass for an artist,” Smith muses, “I think I’ve reached it. All the elements are in place and in action. I can’t wait for fans to hear the music we’ve put together for Revolution. I’ve never been so proud of a project or so eager to take it on the road.”
3/13/2009
It's been confirmed that Daniel will have a booth this year at the CMA Music Festival, so make plans to stop by and say hi!
3/12/2009
The initial reaction to the video for "Man Like Me" has been outstanding!
One question we keep getting is 'who's the little kid in the video'? That's all Super 8mm home movies of Daniel. What a cute kid he was!
3/9/2009 Daniel Smith Examines the Wellsprings of Character In His Vivid New Single, “Man Like Me”
(Nashville, TN.) DLS Records artist Daniel Smith follows his breezy, last-summer hit, “Livin’ The Good Life,” with a thought-provoking new single called “Man Like Me.”
Set for a March 16 radio release, “Man Like Me” examines the hard-hitting events in one’s life—both mistakes and acts of contrition—that converge to shape one’s character. The single is from Smith’s album-in-progress, Revolution, which will debut in late spring.
Accompanying “Man Like Me” is a dramatic music video, directed by Flick Wiltshire of Vintage Flick and shot at locations in Kingston Springs and Nashville, TN.
“Man Like Me” was written by Charlie Moore, Bobby Pinson, Kris Bergsnes and produced by Larry Sheridan.
1/9/2009
The next release off of Daniel's forthcoming album, REVOLUTION, will be sent to radio in mid-February. Additionally, a video is being filmed as well.
The video is being directed by Flick Wiltshire of Vintage Flick Productions. Flick has done some fantastic work, including Tracy Lawrence's "Find Out Who Your Friends Are".
12/23/2008
Everyone here at DanielSmithMusic.net would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and an exceptional New Year!
12/12/2008
"O Holy Night" continues to be added to Christmas play lists around the country. It's been featured on several syndicated radio shows on both country and adult contemporary stations.
11/10/2008
Please remember our Veterans, as well as those that are serving in America's military. We honor and salute your bravery and will never forget freedom begins with you. God bless!
10/31/2008
We've had a number of country dance clubs contact us asking if there's a dance version of Livin' The Good Life. So we had a remix made of the song and it's being sent out to 219 clubs this week.
If you love to boot scoot, be sure to ask the DJ to give the remixed Livin' The Good Life a spin. Daniel will be appearing at selected clubs to promote the new version, which can only be heard at those particular clubs. Check the calendar for appearances.
10/21/2008
Daniel's in the studio recording a Christmas song that will be released to radio in early November. We'll be posting it here in a few weeks.
9/17/2008
Everyone had a stellar time at the Welcome Home Celebration in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio this past Sunday. We'd like to thank everyone involved, especially John Guinn from the Thank You Foundation, Patricia Hall from the Cleveland VA, and Carly, our on-site go to person, who was fantastic!
9/11/2008
Remembering those lost seven years ago in the worst attack on American soil. And we remember those defending our country today. God bless them, wherever they may be serving.
1/9/2009 The next release off of Daniel's forthcoming album, REVOLUTION, will be sent to radio in mid-February. Additionally, a video is being filmed as well.
The video is being directed by Flick Wiltshire of Vintage Flick Productions. Flick has done some fantastic work, including Tracy Lawrence's "Find Out Who Your Friends Are".
12/23/2008
Everyone here at DanielSmithMusic.net would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and an exceptional New Year!
12/12/2008
"O Holy Night" continues to be added to Christmas play lists around the country. It's been featured on several syndicated radio shows on both country and adult contemporary stations. 11/10/2008 Please remember our Veterans, as well as those that are serving in America's military. We honor and salute your bravery and will never forget freedom begins with you. God bless! 10/31/2008
We've had a number of country dance clubs contact us asking if there's a dance version of Livin' The Good Life. So we had a remix made of the song and it's being sent out to 219 clubs this week.
If you love to boot scoot, be sure to ask the DJ to give the remixed Livin' The Good Life a spin. Daniel will be appearing at selected clubs to promote the new version, which can only be heard at those particular clubs. Check the calendar for appearances. 10/21/2008
Daniel's in the studio recording a Christmas song that will be released to radio in early November. We'll be posting it here in a few weeks.
9/17/2008
Everyone had a stellar time at the Welcome Home Celebration in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio this past Sunday. We'd like to thank everyone involved, especially John Guinn from the Thank You Foundation, Patricia Hall from the Cleveland VA, and Carly, our on-site go to person, who was fantastic! 9/11/2008 Remembering those lost seven years ago in the worst attack on American soil. And we remember those defending our country today. God bless them, wherever they may be serving. KQUS Interview Part 1
8/23/2008
Here's a two part interview with Hot Springs, Arkansas' KQUS with DJs Craig and Vicki. [Note: May take time to load]
8/16/2008
We've got a bunch of photos and video footage from Daniel's southeast media tour on the PHOTO page and VIDEO page.
7/31/2008
Daniel will be heading out on a southeast U.S. media tour in August. He'll be playing live at a number of radio and TV stations, giving listeners and viewers sneak peaks of songs from the upcoming album.
6/12/2008
We now have a STORE where you can get T-shirts, CD's, and other merch, as well as the new single, "Livin' The Good Life". Check it out!
6/11/2008
Daniel was interviewed by CMT Radio's Lindsay Koznowski. They chatted about the new single, "Livin' The Good Life", Daniel's influences and a bunch more. Thank you CMT Radio and Lindsay for having Daniel on.
6/11/2008
We had an amazing time at the 2008 CMA Music Fest (Fan Fair). We made a ton of new fans and saw a bunch of old friends. We can't wait until next year. We'll post some video soon. In the meantime, check out the PHOTO page and see if you're posted. If not, email us your pics to webmaster@danielsmithmusic.net.
6/6/2008
We want to say a HUGE THANKS to all the radio stations who've shown "Livin' The Good Life" some love and have been playing it. You all are amazing and we are truly grateful!
6/4/2008
Daniel will be at Fan Fair, BOOTH 100, during the whole event, signing autographs and posing for photos. The guys in the band will be there as well, so be sure to stop by. We look forward to seeing y'all there!
5/19/2008
Daniel and the boys were thrilled to be part of the Welcome Home celebration in Cincinnati on Saturday. There was such an overwhelming feeling of pride and thankfulness being in the midst of the many heroes that keep America safe! There was a myriad of generations representing WW II, the Korean War, Vietnam, Gulf I, and the present Iraq/Afghanistan wars.
With Memorial Day approaching, please remember to keep America's military men and women in your thoughts and never forget their sacrifice. 5/1/2008 Daniel Smith Has Recipe for "Livin' The Good Life" New Single Sure To Spawn Fans In The Sand
Looking for a great summer song to test drive your new beach blanket? Then bend an ear to Daniel Smith's sunny latest single , "Livin' The Good Life" that's being released to radio on May 19. It's a party in an i-Pod, complete with hot sand, pounding waves and Mai Tai's for everybody.
Co-written by Smith and Charles Moore, "Livin' The Good Life" is the lead offering from Smith's forthcoming Parlor Records album, Revolution.
The tall, handsome singer-songwriter first gained widespread attention in 2006 with his stirring "Thank You (Tribute To The American Soldier)." from his debut album, American Made. The song was later adopted as the theme music for the Thank You Foundation of Cincinnati, an organization that provides aid to veterans. In recent months, Smith and his band have performed the song and other fan favorites at military bases in Florida, Tennessee and North Carolina .
Now, let Daniel Smith refresh your memory about "where the breeze was cool and the love was hot."
4/1/2008
Once again a fabulous time was had by all at Tyndall Air Force Base!
Our host, Capt. Jason Davis was simply an outstanding fellow and a prime example of hospitality and friendliness! Thanks again, Jason. Also, to Commander Roberson, we want to say a big thanks for having us back and congratulations on being in charge of a great bunch of folks.
It was nice to see Capt. Merideth Camilletti, Col. Dave Zeh, Mr. Dave, all the pilots, and everyone we met last time we were there. Thanks for having us to your after party on Saturday night. We had a rocking time!
Finally, to Aaron Tippin, thanks for "letting" Daniel win the beer chugging contest. Who're we kidding...Daniel whooped his butt!
But he was a good sport about it and a sweet guy!
3/3/2008
Everyone had a fantastic time at Seymour Johnson AFB and want to say thanks to Colonel Steven Kwast, Commander for making everyone feel so welcome! Special thanks to Mary Rawles (pictured above with group), who went above and beyond the call of duty and took great care of us. We hope to see y'all again soon!
2/7/2008
Daniel and the boys have been added to the lineup of the Rivers & Spires festival in Clarksville, TN on April 19.
1/9/2008
We've added a new video, a live acoustic version of "What U See Is What U Get", performed at Tyndall Air Force Base on December 14, 2007. Check it out! 12/21/2007
Daniel's been invited back to Tyndall AFB in March for inclusion in their air show! Also, another Air Force Base, Seymour Johnson AFB in North Carolina, has extended an invitation for Daniel to perform mid-February for the 12,000 fine folks that work there. As with anytime they get to perform for America's Heros, Daniel and the boys are ceratinly looking forward to both shows!
12/18/2007
Daniel's words about the trip to Tyndall Air Force Base:
WOW! That's all I can say about the trip to Tyndall Air Force Base. It was an honor and priveledge to visit the base and perform for them. The folks there were incredible and made everyone feel so at home! Their generosity and selflessness are second to none. and they're a testament to what Real American Heroes are all about.
We "flew" in an F-15 flight simulator, saw the jets up close and personal, watched them take off, witnessed an EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) demonstration , saw the Haz-Mat crew, performed for 1,000 folks during Wingman Day, and a ton of other things.
A big thanks to Brig. General Tod Wolters, Col. Dave Zeh, Capt. Meredith Camilletti, "CJ" and "Dragger" and Major "Mr. Dave" (retired), and everyone else who gave their time and made it unforgettable!
We've added a video retrospective showing you a little of what went on. You can find it on the VIDEO page.
All in all it was a great experience and hope we get to go back soon!
Photo: Daniel & Brig. General Wolters
10/10/2007
Thanks to webcast technology, Parlor Records artist Daniel Smith was able to beam his musical greetings live to thousands of American troops in Iraq and Kuwait. The transmission took place Saturday from the Heroes Celebration at Voice of America park in West Chester, Ohio. The patriotic event attracted a crowd of 15,000.
The day-long show, which also featured performances by .38 Special and a remote feed from Virginia by Rodney Atkins, was webcast to Camp Taji, Al Asad Air Base, Camp Fallujah, Camp Victory (in Baghdad) and Camp Taqaddum. A web linkup also enabled many of the soldiers to talk face-to-face with relatives attending the celebration.
Smith is best known for his recording of “Thank You (A Tribute To The American Soldier), “ which he wrote for his current album, American Made. The Thank You Foundation, a Cincinnati-based organization that supports American soldiers and veterans, has adopted the song as its official theme.
A native of northern Kentucky, the handsome 6-foot-5 Smith was the featured entertainer at the recent MidFirst Ohio Challenge in Middletown, Ohio. Last year, he headlined the Country For A Cause concert at the Madison Theater in Covington, Kentucky, to raise funds for The Point/ARC, a non-profit organization that funds job placement for intellectually and developmentally challenged individuals.
Photo: Daniel with Donnie Van Zant
7/25/2007
Everyone had a wonderful time at the 2007 MidFirst Ohio Challenge , which featured Daniel and the boys playing for some military folks and thanking them for their service.
The crowd of 9,000 people were treated to skydiving Team Fastrax , who parachuted in during "Thank You", carrying an American flag measuring 7,500 square feet! Emotions ran high during this part of the show and it was thrilling for everyone involved. A big thanks to John Guinn and The Thank You Foundation for letting us be part of it!
Photo: Daniel performing 6/19/2007
Congratulations to Jimmy Haley for winning the autographed guitar we gave away during Fan Fair!
Daniel wanted to sum up his 2007 Fan Fair experience:
What an amazing time I had at the 2007 CMA Music Fest (Fan Fair)!!! All of the great people I met were so nice and hospitable. It was so cool meeting you all and talking with you. I certainly appreciate the loyalty you all show.
I met a huge number of you last year and it was great to see you again this year! All in all it was just a fantastic experiance and you all make doing this worthwhile. Hope to see you on the road!!
All The Best,
Daniel 2/28/2007
A Cincinnati-based foundation devoted to honoring America's active and veteran military personnel has chosen Daniel Smith's "Thank You (Tribute To The American Soldier)" as its official theme song.
"It's thrilling to know that my words might comfort and encourage those who have risked everything for our freedom," says the Parlor Records artist.
The Thank You Foundation was established in 2006 to conduct programs and events aimed at demonstrating public support for America's fighting forces, past and present. Founder John Guinn says he was drawn to Smith's tribute from the moment he heard it. "I immediately shared it with one of our board members," he recalls. The organization has since featured the song on its website: www.thethankyoufoundation.org.
In addition to spotlighting Smith's song, the foundation has asked the singer to serve as an honorary member of its board.
"Thank You (Tribute To The American Soldier)" appears on Smith's latest album, American Made. It was issued as a special single last November to commemorate Veterans' Day.
A native of northern Kentucky, the 6-foot-5 Smith made his initial breakthrough at radio with his inspirational "I'm Going Home" and a video to accompany it that is a favorite on GAC' and currently climbing the Music Row chart is the engaging declaration of emotional honesty, "What U See Is What U Get."
