Anthony Smith (songwriter)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ralph Anthony Smith |
| Origin | Tennessee, USA |
| Genre(s) | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter Record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals Electric guitar Banjo |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Label(s) | Mercury Nashville |
| Associated acts | Jeffrey Steele |
| Website | http://www.anthonysmith.com |
Anthony Smith is an American country music singer-songwriter and record producer known primarily for his work as a songwriter for other artists, although he records his own material as well. As a musician, Smith recorded one album (If That Ain't Country) on Mercury Nashville Records in 2003; the album produced three Top 40 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts. Although he has not recorded any other albums, he continues to write singles, and occasionally produces other artists' records as well.
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[edit] Biography
Anthony Smith's musical interests began at an early age, when he started writing gospel music; by age seven he had also learned to play guitar. At age nine, he had joined a band, and by age twelve he was arranging music at his church.[1] Smith moved to Kentucky in his early 20s and joined several bands. Luke Lewis, the boss of Mercury Nashville Records, received a demo tape of Smith's music, and in 2000, he signed the artist to a record deal.[2] Meanwhile, Smith wrote songs for other artists, including "Run" by George Strait; "I'm Tryin'" and "Chrome" by Trace Adkins; "Didn't I" by Montgomery Gentry; and "That's What Brothers Do" by Confederate Railroad.[2]
Smith's debut album was released on Mercury Nashville in 2002, the same year that the singer was granted a songwriting deal from BMI.[3][4] The album, titled If That Ain't Country, produced three Top 40 singles, of which the title track was the highest-charting. Smith was dropped from Mercury Nashville's roster in 2003, although he continues to record and write songs; he also co-produced Trick Pony's 2005 album R.I.D.E..
In 2007, two songs co-written by Anthony entered the country music charts: "Daisy" by Halfway to Hazard, and "What Do Ya Think About That" by Montgomery Gentry. Smith also co-wrote Tim McGraw's 2008 single "Kristofferson".
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Year | Title | US Country |
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| 2002 | If That Ain't Country | 26 |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | US Country | Album |
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| 2002 | "If That Ain't Country" | 26 | If That Ain't Country |
| "John J. Blanchard" | 40 | ||
| 2003 | "Half a Man" | 40 |
