Allisong Smith
44 Years Old
Songwriter, Singer-Songwriter
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""Keep on the sunny side of life." The Carter Family"
BIOGRAPHYRaised in Austin, TX, Allisong Smith began singing for her neighborhood friends in early childhood, performing songs like “Sunshine on My Shoulders” by John Denver ,“I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” by the Carpenters, as well as the entire soundtrack from The Sound of Music.
Allisong introduced herself to the public in Lubbock, Texas, home of Buddy Holly’s grass roots music, while attending Texas Tech University. The people loved her performance and the local musicians took her under their wing and gave her a right proper down home music education.
When she finished her degree plan, Allisong headed back home to Austin, the “Live Music Capital of the World”. There she poured herself into the large music scene. She formed several bands and performed with the South Austin Gospel Choir. Not far from Austin is the Kerrville Folk Festival. Allisong joined that music lovin’ family and spends summers there singing, playing and working with the good people she has come to love.
The year 2000, began Allisong’s musical journey outside of the state of Texas. It was her time to hit the road in search of music festivals, coffeehouses, and benefits throughout the U.S. and Canada. She spent a few months performing just off the Las Vegas Strip and another year in the Appalachian Mountains learning about the Old Mountain Traditionals. All along the way, she served communities with her joyous music and personality.
In 2010 Allisong independently released her first major recording project entitled Seasoned Traveler, produced by Kim Copeland Productions in Nashville, TN. The title cut “Seasoned Traveler” was a finalist in the 5th Annual Texas Songwriters Cruise Songwriting Competition. Pop favorite “All Things Will Change” has been played on the Go Girls Music Radio Show and “Spring Fling” was showcased on Ralph’s Back Porch Radio Show during their bluegrass special.
Because Allisong enjoys producing ideas that encourage community through the arts, she has been involved with several community musical and theatrical events, such as The El Camino Opry and Folk Night with Allisong as well as U.I.L. One-Act Play Competitions which she held the director’s position.
Allisong has been honored to play her songs at many festivals and venues such as The Cactus Café, Artz Rib House, The Triple Crown, Houston Woman’s Festival, Grrl by Grrl Fest, Indiegrrl Women in the Arts, Kerrville Folk Festival Staff Concert, San Augustine Sassafras Festival, and SWRFA’s In Room Showcases for Handshake Management, Texas Folk Music Federation, Concert in Your Home, and Stauffers Stars (w/ Brian Kalinec)
After earning her Bachelor’s Degree from Texas Tech University and gaining certification in Language, Theatre, and Fine Arts, Allisong continued her education and involvement in the Arts through her memberships in several Associations, which include the North American Folk Alliance, Americana Music Association, Texas Folk Music Foundation, Nashville Songwriters Association International, and Go Girls Music.
Now days Allisong is calling the old family farm home where she teaches, writes, and plays while still traveling to perform and be a part of the vast music scene. Life is good. If you have a chance to see her perform, make certain you do. You will be happy you did.
Allisong introduced herself to the public in Lubbock, Texas, home of Buddy Holly’s grass roots music, while attending Texas Tech University. The people loved her performance and the local musicians took her under their wing and gave her a right proper down home music education.
When she finished her degree plan, Allisong headed back home to Austin, the “Live Music Capital of the World”. There she poured herself into the large music scene. She formed several bands and performed with the South Austin Gospel Choir. Not far from Austin is the Kerrville Folk Festival. Allisong joined that music lovin’ family and spends summers there singing, playing and working with the good people she has come to love.
The year 2000, began Allisong’s musical journey outside of the state of Texas. It was her time to hit the road in search of music festivals, coffeehouses, and benefits throughout the U.S. and Canada. She spent a few months performing just off the Las Vegas Strip and another year in the Appalachian Mountains learning about the Old Mountain Traditionals. All along the way, she served communities with her joyous music and personality.
In 2010 Allisong independently released her first major recording project entitled Seasoned Traveler, produced by Kim Copeland Productions in Nashville, TN. The title cut “Seasoned Traveler” was a finalist in the 5th Annual Texas Songwriters Cruise Songwriting Competition. Pop favorite “All Things Will Change” has been played on the Go Girls Music Radio Show and “Spring Fling” was showcased on Ralph’s Back Porch Radio Show during their bluegrass special.
Because Allisong enjoys producing ideas that encourage community through the arts, she has been involved with several community musical and theatrical events, such as The El Camino Opry and Folk Night with Allisong as well as U.I.L. One-Act Play Competitions which she held the director’s position.
Allisong has been honored to play her songs at many festivals and venues such as The Cactus Café, Artz Rib House, The Triple Crown, Houston Woman’s Festival, Grrl by Grrl Fest, Indiegrrl Women in the Arts, Kerrville Folk Festival Staff Concert, San Augustine Sassafras Festival, and SWRFA’s In Room Showcases for Handshake Management, Texas Folk Music Federation, Concert in Your Home, and Stauffers Stars (w/ Brian Kalinec)
After earning her Bachelor’s Degree from Texas Tech University and gaining certification in Language, Theatre, and Fine Arts, Allisong continued her education and involvement in the Arts through her memberships in several Associations, which include the North American Folk Alliance, Americana Music Association, Texas Folk Music Foundation, Nashville Songwriters Association International, and Go Girls Music.
Now days Allisong is calling the old family farm home where she teaches, writes, and plays while still traveling to perform and be a part of the vast music scene. Life is good. If you have a chance to see her perform, make certain you do. You will be happy you did.
LEVELprofessional
GENRESCountry, Folk, Appalachian/Mountain
PUBLISHING COMPANY
Allison Laura Smith, I own my own publishing
Contact
Management: Handshake Management
Publishing: Allison Laura Smith
Label: Go Girls Records - Non-Exclusive
Booking: allisong@allisongsmith.com
Administrative: Allisong Smith
Publishing: Allison Laura Smith
Label: Go Girls Records - Non-Exclusive
Booking: allisong@allisongsmith.com
Administrative: Allisong Smith
P.R.O.BMI
INSTRUMENTSbanjo / bass / acoustic guitar / mandolin / vocals
INFLUENCESJohn Denver and the Kerrville Folk Festival
DAY JOBSongwriter
I AM INTERESTED IN
in co writing online
in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a record deal
in getting a publishing deal
in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a record deal
in getting a publishing deal
I WRITE:For a living
I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself
for others
I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself
for others
I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
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SONG CUTSAllisong Smith
AWARDS & ACCOLADESIn 2010 Allisong independently released her first major recording project entitled Seasoned Traveler, produced by Kim Copeland Productions in Nashville, TN. The title cut “Seasoned Traveler” was a finalist in the 5th Annual Texas Songwriters Cruise Songwriting Competition. Pop favorite “All Things Will Change” has been played on the Go Girls Music Radio Show and “Spring Fling” was showcased on Ralph’s Back Porch Radio Show during their bluegrass special.
OTHER SONG OR ALBUM CREDITSAllisong has been honored to play her songs at many festivals and venues such as The Cactus Café, Artz Rib House, The Triple Crown, Houston Woman’s Festival, Grrl by Grrl Fest, Indiegrrl Women in the Arts, Kerrville Folk Festival Staff Concert, San Augustine Sassafras Festival, and SWRFA’s In Room Showcases for Handshake Management, Texas Folk Music Federation, Concert in Your Home, and Stauffers Stars (w/ Brian Kalinec)
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