PRIDE

SARAH SMITH
Website: www.sarahsmithmusic.com
London, Ont. native, Sarah earned national
recognition with her rock band The Joys, who
achieved certified GOLD status in Canada. With the release
of her debut solo album, "Stronger Now",
(Produced by Grammy and Juno Award Winning Producer,
Kevin Doyle), Sarah Smith is proving that she is, in
fact, “stronger than ever”.
By stepping outside the boundaries of The Joys to bring
audiences her own voice, Sarah Smith cultivated a sound
built on her experiences. She enjoyed immediate success
as a solo artist, claiming awards for:
• Best Singer/Songwriter in 2009 and 2010 at the LMAs
• Best Singer/Songwriter at the 2013 JRMAs
• Also in 2012, Sarah won a radio contest, which then
pushed her into Canadian radio fame, and allowed her to
gain a #1 spot on Free FM 98.1.
• "Stronger Now" was picked as "#1 Album of 2012 by
The London Free Press.
Sarah has shared stages with The Trews, Bif Naked, Ashley
MacIsaac, Lucas Silveira, The Sheepdogs, The Tea Party
and many more in her short time as a solo artist. Just
recently, Sarah was "discovered" by a German Producer,
Pat Anthony (Usher, Black Eyed Peas) who flew her to
Germany to write and record songs for her upcoming
album (release date TBA).
Often associated with the likes of Sheryl Crow and Melissa Etheridge, Sarah's
powerhouse vocals shine through in hits like "Shine Bright" which deliver the usual
passion, raw emotion and texture fans have come to expect. Stronger Now is a
testament to the paradoxically strong, yet tender voice that has made Sarah famous.
Sarah plays 200 live shows a year, making her one of "Canada's hardestworking
musicians".
ONE HEART ONE COMMUNITY MAY 22 TO JUNE 2, 2013 27
Photo Credit: Cheryl Mazak Photography