Johnsmith
Johnsmith | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Joseph Smith 1951 (age 74–75) |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Website | www |
John Joseph Smith (born 1951), known professionally as Johnsmith, is an American folk music singer-songwriter from DeWitt, Iowa.[1]
Awards and recognition
In 1990 Johnsmith won the New Folk Songwriting Contest at the Kerrville Folk Festival.[2] In January 2011, he was nominated for the 10th Annual Independent Music Awards in the Blues category for his song "Jay Bird".[3][4] Johnsmith has won the Great Lakes Songwriting Contest, entering with song "From My Window".[5]
Discography
- Hole in the Clouds (1998)
- To the Four Directions (2000)
- Traveler (2002)
- Kickin' This Stone (2004)[6]
- The Longing Road (2014)
- Break Me Open (2006)[7][8]
- Gravity of Grace (2009)[2][9]
- Ginkgo (2017)[10]
- Backroads (2022)
References
- ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Johnsmith Biography". Allmusic. Archived from the original on July 9, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
- ^ a b Wood, Arthur (October 2009). "GRAVITY OF GRACE". Maverick. ISSN 1477-8173. EBSCOhost 44726868.
- ^ Curtis, Pj. "Johnsmith". Independent Music Awards. Archived from the original on August 6, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
- ^ "Song Nominees : 10th Annual Independent Music Awards". Independent Music Awards. 2009. Archived from the original on August 23, 2011.
- ^ Parlin, Geri (January 3, 2010). "Johnsmith to perform annual show at Pump House". La Crosse Tribune. Gale A215661336.
- ^ Middleton, Richard (2004). "Johnsmith, Kickin' This Stone". Sing Out!. 48 (2). Gale A117665908.
- ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Break Me Open Review". Allmusic. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
- ^ Warren, Rich (2006). "Break Me Open". Sing Out!. 50 (3). ISSN 0037-5624.
- ^ Sheldon, Scott (2009). "Gravity of Grace". Sing Out!. 53 (2). ISSN 0037-5624.
- ^ Erickson, Randy (January 4, 2018). "Songs from the heart: Johnsmith La Crosse concerts mark eighth solo album". La Crosse Tribune. Gale A521381539.
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