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FAN QUOTES "Corey's music always has a meaningful, heartfelt message. I really love his music and his support for the troops overseas." - April B. "Never a boring moment!" - Evan L. "Corey Smith's music is life. It's here and now. It's what I did last Thursday!" - Eric L. "Corey Smith is its own genre here." - Scott W. "Corey's music captures college in a nutshell: friends, late nights, and lasting memories." - Blake A. Piedmont College c/o '09 "Corey's music tells OUR story. Just getting through life with some good friends, a few drinks, and a lot of help from the Man upstairs." - Mitch H. "It's like listening to your friend talk about what you did last night." - Deigo G. "No matter what situation you are facing or struggle you are going through, Corey has songs you can relate to." - Marie D. "Corey's music speaks to everyone, from every walk of life. It's true songs about real life." - Clay F. OFFICIAL BIO For Corey Smith, one of the best things about making music has always been getting the chance to hang out and have a good time with his friends. And it’s still that way, nearly 10 years after his early days of playing the bars around Athens, Georgia. The big difference now? Well, it seems these days Corey just has a lot more friends to hang with. The crowds at his sold-out live performances frequently number in the thousands—quite a change from the times when he never dreamed of much beyond playing for a handful of his college buddies. But, thanks to his astonishing gift for crafting addictively soulful songs and the high-energy reputation of his shows, Corey Smith is one of modern country’s hottest young artists, a quintessentially indie performer with a dedicated following most Nashville-fueled hat racks would trade their flashy limos for. Not that he’s gotten carried away by all of the adoration, though.
02.03.10 URBAN TULSA WEEKLY - TULSA, OK:“To me success is a matter of staying focused on songwriting and continuing to mature artistically,” says Corey. “I try not to think about the popularity.” Be thankful for what you have and make the most of it. It’s a lesson Corey learned growing up in the same modest, rural Georgia community that he and his family live in today. And it’s also the theme behind the title track to his typically outstanding new album Keeping Up with the Joneses, which he co-produced with Russ-T Cobb (Butch Walker, Avril Lavigne). Like much of his previous work, Corey admits, the poignant title tune’s subject matter is autobiographical. “[The song] has a lot of literal truths in it and traces a story, so fans of my earlier stuff will find some common ground there,” Corey says. “But there is also a lot beneath the surface that goes a long way toward explaining the values that make me who I am.” Keeping Up with the Joneses is the sixth release on Corey’s own Undertone Records label and has a more radio-ready sound than his earlier discs, most of which center on his foundation as a solo acoustic performer. “Some fans might find [the bigger production] challenging at first,” says Corey. “But I wanted to explore new possibilities on this album, to build out my vision of the songs and give them a larger life. I am very happy with the results.” As always, however, job one is having honest songs with universal resonance. “‘Arc of a Rainbow’ is probably the most poetic song I’ve written,” says Corey of one of the record’s more introspective cuts. “It’s about finding hope through love, about overcoming fear.” Yet as much as the 32-year-old father of two has matured in recent years, Keeping Up with the Joneses bears the singer-songwriter’s trademark brand of revelry. The album, which features his road-tested rhythm section of bassist Rob Henson and drummer Marcus Petruska, houses several new additions to Corey’s catalogue of festive sing-a-longs; check the suggestive “Dirtier by the Year,” the tell-tale “$8 Bottle of Wine,”and the last-call anthem “Sweet Sorrow.” Besides the quality of his music, though, a huge part of Corey’s success has been the wildfire-like viral chatter of his rabidly file-sharing fans—which flatters him to no end. “I want my music to be heard by as many people as possible,” he says. “So I’m just grateful that people are out there spreading it around. It’s what’s made my career possible.” An ever-exploding fan base and a stunning new collection of songs? It all means one thing: Corey Smith is about to make a few thousand more friends. Free Spirit Sound. 01.22.10 UNIVERSITY PROGRAM BOARD - JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY: Hanging Out With Corey Smith. 09.28.09 THE ATHENS BLUR MAGAZINE - ATHENS, GA: In the Mood with Corey Smith: A Live Show Review. 08/31/09 2CW - THE DEUCE - DENVER, CO: Corey performs 'Technology.' [video] 08/29/09 GAINESVILLE TIMES - GAINESVILLE, GA: Goggles let Jefferson students see effects of drunk driving. 07.17.09 WRAL - RALEIGH, DURHAM - FAYETTEVILLE, NC: Musician Corey Smith visits WRAL. [video - interview and performance] 07.14.09 AOL - WALLETPOP.COM: Corey Smith, the $4 million self-made musician, on what matters most. 07.12.09 WASHINGTON POST: A Success to The Tune of $4 Million - Corey Smith Makes Himself Heard, One Fan at a Time. [PDF] 02.20.09 INSIDESTL.COM - TEAM 1380: The ITD Morning After Show. [audio] 02.15.09 THE FUTURE OF MUSIC: More Corey Smith - UGA Lecture. 01/29/09 DR KATHERINE ALBRECHT SHOW: Interview with Corey Smith. [audio] 01.19.09 THE FUTURE OF MUSIC: The Proof is in the Pudding - Corey Smith. 12.14.09 LEFSETZ LETTER: Corey Smith. 09.12.08 FREE TIMES - COLUMBIA, SC: Organically Grown - Corey Smith in Concert Friday at "The Cap." 01.30.08 METRO SPIRIT - AUGUSTA, GA: The Metro Spirit talks with Smith about fans, family, the road and of course, UGA. 12.15.07 STRATEGIZE - ROSS HOLLMAN BLOG: How to be a real artist? Just observe Corey Smith. |
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