Johnsmith

Johnsmith
Born
John Joseph Smith

1951 (age 74–75)
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Websitewww.johnsmithmusic.com

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

  1. ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Johnsmith Biography". Allmusic. Archived from the original on July 9, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Wood, Arthur (October 2009). "GRAVITY OF GRACE". Maverick. ISSN 1477-8173. EBSCOhost 44726868.
  3. ^ Curtis, Pj. "Johnsmith". Independent Music Awards. Archived from the original on August 6, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
  4. ^ "Song Nominees : 10th Annual Independent Music Awards". Independent Music Awards. 2009. Archived from the original on August 23, 2011.
  5. ^ Parlin, Geri (January 3, 2010). "Johnsmith to perform annual show at Pump House". La Crosse Tribune. Gale A215661336.
  6. ^ Middleton, Richard (2004). "Johnsmith, Kickin' This Stone". Sing Out!. 48 (2). Gale A117665908.
  7. ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Break Me Open Review". Allmusic. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
  8. ^ Warren, Rich (2006). "Break Me Open". Sing Out!. 50 (3). ISSN 0037-5624.
  9. ^ Sheldon, Scott (2009). "Gravity of Grace". Sing Out!. 53 (2). ISSN 0037-5624.
  10. ^ Erickson, Randy (January 4, 2018). "Songs from the heart: Johnsmith La Crosse concerts mark eighth solo album". La Crosse Tribune. Gale A521381539.