Darden Smith

Hailed “one of the most respected American musicians working today” by The Daily News, Smith has released 16 critically lauded studio albums, landed singles on both the country and pop charts (including the Top 10 hit “Loving Arms”), penned a symphony, scored works for theater and dance, published a widely celebrated book on creativity, exhibited works of visual art, and co-founded multiple non-profits devoted to helping veterans, healthcare workers, students, and more tap into the transformational possibilities of collaborative songwriting. Smith’s latest book, Western Skies (2022), is a collection of photography, lyrics and essays that is intended to be a companion piece to the album of the same name.