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OLD SOUL Ladd Smith was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma September 21/22 at Midnight in 1982. But To hear Ladd Smith sing & play, your ears will tell you that youre hearing a veteran singer/songwriter, a master guitar player and experienced performer. Well, youre right but somehow the visual of a happy-go-lucky lad belting out spot on renditions of classic tunes and artful originals doesnt quite match up. Its hard to believe that someone so young could possess the musical acumen and professional poise of Ladd Smith, hard to believe until you know just how much time and effort Ladd has put into honing his craft. IN HIS BLOOD Born into a musical family, both of Ladds parents were professional singers and musicians, touring extensively throughout the Midwest. They eventually settled in Hendersonville, TN and opened Argills Music Store where Ladd literally grew up. Hendersonville being the place where many session player & country music royalty alike call home, Ladd had racked up hundreds of impromptu music lessons by the tender age of five. PAYING DUES Ladd began to write songs at the age of 9 and had written over 350 by the time he reached 19. Along the way he managed to record 3 original albums, play on nearly 400 sessions and perform at over 1,000 live shows. Add that to the thousands of hours spent practicing and rehearsing and youve accounted for nearly every waking hour that Ladd has spent on this planet. HIS SOUND At this time, wed like you to take a moment to listen to the media clips provided. Its been said that if Billy Joel & Dolly Parton were to have had a lovechild his name would be Ladd Smith. Youll hear a distinct voice and style that is both grounded in his country roots and yet breaks down the barriers of genre segregation. You will hear Ladd forge new path through familiar territory, as it were. CONTACT US We hope that you have enjoyed listening to a sampling of Ladd Smiths music and we thank you for your time and hope that you consider it time well spent. Please visit www.laddsmith.com for more information.