Country Artist | Daniel Smith

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."

ARCHIVED NEWS

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!

1/3/2008
Welcome to the new website!

We've streamlined the new site and we're looking forward to bringing you more content, more from the road updates, video, and best of all, NEW MUSIC! Daniel is currently writing new songs and it looks like he'll be hitting the studio in early 2008. We hope to have the first single shipped to radio in late March or early April.

2008 is gonna be a rockin' year!

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."