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Kari Smith
Country / Folk Rock / Acoustic

new album "Gypsy of Love" now shipping!



Nashville, Tennessee
United States

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Last Login:  7/2/2009
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Member Since10/16/2005
Band Websitewww.karismithmusic.com
Band MembersKARI SMITH
vocals, keys, acoustic guitar
and booking, marketing, web team, and everything else! ;)

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InfluencesMy influences are from all different genres of music, so although my music has an "alternative country" label, it has a pretty diverse sound! My favorite musicians are just as diverse, and range from George Strait, Patty Griffin, Mindy Smith, Gavin Degraw, Ray LaMontagne, Sara Bareilles, Emily West, Alicia Keys and Alison Krauss - to name a few!


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Buy Kari's Nashville debut CD "Gypsy of Love"


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Buy Kari's self-titled CD (10 songs)


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Buy Kari's EP "go with you" (6 songs)
Sounds LikeMe! There are SO many styles of music that I enjoy, and so few styles that I don't listen to, so what I do is a combination of pretty much everything! I really enjoy mellow music when the time calls for it, but I also love to rock it out. I love bluesy stuff, I REALLY love a good beat in R&B or hip-hop. I sing a lot of country (hey - I live in Nashville!) but I try to bring a unique sound to it that's a little bit less 'vanilla' than you might expect! If you hear me sing covers, expect to hear Sheryl Crow, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Patty Griffin, The Eagles, Sam Cooke... and my originals are just as diverse! Enjoy...


(in the video above) kari singing an original song "not giving up yet"


(in the video above) kari singing a johnny cash cover "i still miss someone"

Record LabelVanillity Music
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 4 2009 3:00P
The Acoustic Cafe Nashville, Tennessee
Jul 5 2009 8:00P
Fiddle & Steel Guitar Bar Nashville, Tennessee
Jul 12 2009 8:00P
Fiddle & Steel Guitar Bar Nashville, Tennessee
Aug 10 2009 7:00P
Isle of Capri Casino Lula, Mississippi
Aug 11 2009 7:00P
Isle of Capri Casino Lula, Mississippi
Aug 12 2009 7:00P
Isle of Capri Casino Lula, Mississippi
Aug 19 2009 7:00P
Bull & Bear Club Richmond, Virginia
Aug 22 2009 8:00P
JJ’s Grille Glen Allen, Virginia

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   About Kari Smith
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Nashville-based Kari Smith gathers crowds with her fresh vocal style and contagious smile, whether it’s local fans in a crowded coffee shop, or on stage performing for thousands. Rather than waiting to be discovered, Kari finds her audience in local and regional venues, and fills her time outside of performing with writing, recording, and teaching music. In addition to solo acoustic performances, Kari performs with other bands in a variety of genres as a vocalist, keyboardist, and rhythm guitarist. Through these experiences, she has had the opportunity to share the stage with such national acts as Huey Lewis & the News, Sugar Ray, and Switchfoot. Her powerful rendition of the National Anthem has been heard at Richmond Braves games, concerts including The Doobie Brothers and Hootie & The Blowfish, the Extreme Fighting Championship in Richmond, VA’s Coliseum, sporting events at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena in Nashville, TN, and the Toughest Cowboy rodeo in Nashville’s arena, The Sommet Center.

"As a vocalist, Kari is mature beyond her years," says producer Matthew Roberts. In 2005, she independently released EP "go with you", including the bluesy, driving rhythm of "I Call It Love," which was featured in independent film "Middle of the Road" (August 2005, Red Cactus Films). Producer John Henneberger says that her writing is “superb and reflects that of a seasoned veteran while maintaining a freshness in approach needed in today's musical landscape." In August 2006, she followed up with an independently released full-length album, self-titled "Kari". Her third record will be released in December 2008 by Music Row producer / engineer Dennis Money on independent label Vanillity Music.

Her first TV appearance in October 2007 featured an acoustic performance of her original music on PBS show “The Music Seen”, and her first network appearance on CBS’s “Virginia This Morning” aired in January 2008.

Kari made the move from Richmond, VA to Nashville, TN in 2006 to further her pursuit of performing and writing. She also holds an AA in Liberal Arts. Kari is a member of NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) and ASCAP (American Society of Composers and Publishers.)

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Josey Greenwell


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Jul 4 2009 8:17 PM

ITS OUT!!!!!!!!! my debut album "My Life on the Radio" hit stores yesterday!
you can get it digitally on iTunes or order the actual cd on CDbaby.com
heres the link:

http://cdbaby.com/cd/joseygreenwell
I'd really appreciate your support and if you do get a chance to pick it up....you'll have to for sure let me know what you think ok?
Christian Lamitschka, Journalist for Country Music





Jul 4 2009 6:33 PM

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CountryHome Forum have more than 5,000 members. Each news you submit to CountryHome Forum will released to my weekly Newsletter with more than 50,000 readers.

Please submit your artist news and events to CountryHome Forum to help your artists to get well known better in Europe. If you do not have the time to submit your artist news and events by yourself, please send it me to: Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de and I will submit them by myself to CountryHome Forum.

I know that many artists from North America don't have their music videos uploaded to German video websites. The most popular websites are MyVideo.de and ClipFish.de. That means your European audience does not have the chance to find them.

I understand that most of you don't speak German and are not able to upload videos because of the language barrier. If you would like me to upload your videos to the German video websites, please let me know.

Thanks

Christian

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~*Leisa*~





Jul 2 2009 4:53 AM

Dunno what happened with that last one...I told ann marie tonite if she gets gypsy of love or river city I will bust it out in karaoke but she don't think she's allowed too...but I can't go high and those don't....ok I am drunk g'nitr
~*Leisa*~





Jul 2 2009 4:48 AM

So
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Jul 2 2009 4:48 AM

So I
~*Leisa*~





Jul 2 2009 4:48 AM

So
Lee Rascone'





Jul 1 2009 4:04 AM

you look bad
~*Leisa*~





Jun 26 2009 7:33 PM

great!! yes we did just buy a house in lakeside. I bought it in May but let the crazy man live there a month...that was hell!! But he got out on the 15th and we've been busting our butts getting it ready (it was so dirty and nasty with smoke) My daughter has really bad asthma so I had to get all that out first) but it will be done this weekend come hell or high water!!

I love this town that's why I stole your line! Lol....People say all the time how richmond sucks and it's so boring...but seriously you just have to find what moves you, and surrond yourself with amazing people and you can make any place on the planet the best there is!

Can't wait till you are back in town girl we will be out!
Artist Management Services/Paul Savopoulos





Jun 19 2009 4:58 AM

Whats her name???
Ellie May Kay





Jun 18 2009 6:06 PM

Kari I really enjoyed your album, Gypsy of love is only one of my favs's :) You are very talented, it was sure nice to meet you too, see ya soon Ellie May
~*Leisa*~





Jun 18 2009 1:25 PM

OH NO I LOVE LIVE MUSIC AT CONCERTS AND SUCH...NOT BIG AT THE BARS THOUGH...BUT LIKE I SAID IT WAS GREAT WHEN YOU WERE THERE! YEA YOU CAN ADD ME TO THE E-MAIL LIST...

DIXIEGIRRLY@AOL.COM
Charlie Thunderfoot





Jun 10 2009 5:53 PM

Hi Kari, just wondering how you are doing. Been a while. Watched your vids, once again you've touched me. your voice goes right to my soul my friend. Hope you much success,love ya,charlie
TONY RYBKA





Jun 9 2009 3:44 PM

thanks for adding me on...
i hope this little note finds you...
happy and well...
t.rybka


~*Leisa*~





Jun 8 2009 9:40 PM

hey girl it's funny i didn't even want to go to breakers that night and then rolled my eyes that there was live music...boy am i glad my hubs talked me into going inside..love you music...and i keep jamming to river city home and gypsie of love!!! you rock can't wait for you to come back..
Barb Paugh





Jun 5 2009 9:40 PM

HURRY BACK! I miss ya'll!
Carl Houston





Jun 5 2009 10:19 AM

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hopeTOseeYOUagainBUTjustCAN'Ttell
WHENorWHEREthisMIGHTtakePLACE
justTRUSTinYOURvoice&yourBeautiful
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takeCAREandSTRANGERdon'tBE
forYOU"LLALWAYSbeAfriendTOme
IWISHYOUTHEBEST carlton
Shannon Solo





Jun 2 2009 2:40 AM

hey Kari I'm hosting the Saturday Midday show on the Big 98 WSIX!
Paul





May 30 2009 5:44 PM

Kari,

I haven't heard from you in awhile and I hope everything is great!! Have a wonderful weekend!!

Hugs,
Paul
Adrian Edward





May 22 2009 8:20 AM

hey!
just wanted to stop in and see what was up? hope all is well :)
I'm in Spain right now and having a great time so far.
much love
~adrian rhen
alone





May 19 2009 6:40 PM

Thank u Kari!!! Hope u like the others girls8-)
xo
Artist Management Services/Paul Savopoulos





May 19 2009 3:56 AM

Hey stranger! Hope everything's going wonderful for you! Miss ya darlin!
Stung By Her





May 17 2009 1:31 PM

hey Kari i see you will be in town may 30th, the dave tinney band we played the chesapeake jubilli saturday night may 16th and i thought it went very well, so call dave and maybe we can see you. hope all is well mike
alone





May 16 2009 1:42 PM

Hey Kari!!!! Great music!!!! The glasses look is great;o) U're welcome in my top friends!!!
Have a lovely day!!
xoxo
Tom Spingler And Northfield





May 12 2009 3:15 PM

Thanks for the add, Kari.

Matthew Phillip Willis





May 4 2009 4:26 AM

Since it looks like Jason never checks his Myspace, tell him I heard barefoot justice on 103.3 last Sunday. Good Stuff!!!
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