Shannon Smith

Shannon Smith is an Australian singer-songwriter crafting soul-pop, folk-rock and Americana with equal parts heart and grit. Built on warm acoustic guitars, soulful vocals and lived-in storytelling, his music sits comfortably alongside artists like Chris Stapleton, Ray LaMontagne, Brandi Carlile and John Mayer—intimate when it needs to be, anthemic when it counts. Based in Perth, Western Australia, Shannon has built a reputation for honest songwriting that doesn’t dodge the hard stuff: love, accountability, redemption, and choosing growth over comfort. That authenticity has translated into real momentum—earning multiple #1 AMRAP chart placements, a #2 AIR chart position, and national recognition across the Australian roots and Americana scene. In 2025, Shannon was named Emerging Artist of the Year at the WA Country Music Awards, also taking home Video Clip of the Year, with further finalist nods for Male Artist of the Year and Alt-Country Song of the Year. His work has placed Top 30 in the Australian Songwriters Awards across multiple categories, and his collaborations include Grammy-nominated vocal group The McCrary Sisters. Shannon’s debut album Out of the Shadows captures his journey of stepping fully into the light—musically and personally. Rooted in soul, shaped by folk and Americana traditions, and delivered with emotional clarity, it’s music made to be felt, not filtered.