If you looked up "refreshing" at
merriam-webster.com you would find the following
definition; refreshing: agreeably stimulating
because of freshness or newness. Accurate yes, but it's
missing a few things, like Joanna Smith's photo, voice and
personality. OK, here's the story; one day a few weeks ago I
was surfing around myspace, answering emails, approving new
friends, just trying to catch up (which is pretty much
impossible) when I saw a picture of a new video produced
by a friend of mine, Glenn Swietzer of
Fresh Film + Design, of newcomer Smith. As I have done
on many occasions in the past, I clicked on it to watch who
belonged to this beaming smile. Turns out it wasn't a music
video but more like an introduction shot to show off the
overall talent and personality of Joanna Smith... I was
stricken.
Southwest Georgia's loss is our
gain as the talented Smith relocated to Nashville at age 18
for a short stint as the lead singer of Mustang Sally. When
that gig didn't work out she decided to stay a while, soon
landing a publishing deal with Big Borassa Music and has had
two songs picked up on Billy Ray Cyrus' latest CD.
Her own self-titled debut CD
probably wasn't produced by any big Nashvegas names you
would recognize, it's only for sale (as I understand it) at
her live shows. Smith doesn't have an official website
yet, no fan club that I know of but I promise you, if you
watch this video below and don't become a fan of this lovely
young lady, then you don't "get" country music.
So logon to your myspace, make
her your friend too, and follow along with a budding career
that I predict you will one day be able to say, "I knew her
when."
Joanna Smith is the real deal,
some might say, refreshing.
