ABOUT

Elisa Smith is an award-winning country songwriter and performer known for her gritty, soulful sound that blends vintage country with rock ’n’ roll edge. Often described as “Loretta Lynn meets class rock,” her music captures nostalgia, wanderlust, heartbreak, and a rebellious spirit that resonates with audiences across New England and beyond.

While a student at Harvard, Elisa met Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. When she told Garth she loved to perform but couldn't get herself to get on a stage because of crippling stage fright, he invited her on stage to play a song saying "This is what we call bein' baptzied by fire." After her performance, Garth gave Elisa his guitar and told her to "sing her heart out." Her life and music career have been forever changed because of his moment of kindness.
Elisa has released a growing catalog of work, including her debut EP "Hitch A Ride" (2018), her full-length album "Baptized By Fire" (2022), and her EP "Spirit On the Run" (2024). Elisa was nominated for Country Vocalist of the Year and EP of the Year ("Spirit On The Run") at the 2025 Josie Awards, accepting the award for Best Female Country Song of the Year ("Nashville, Don't Forget Me") on the Grand Ol' Opry Stage. She's also been nominated for three BMAs for Country Artist of the Year, three New England Music Awards for Country Artist of the Year, and her song "What's One More" featuring Brad Sample was a finalist in the Wide Open Country American Songwriter songwriting competition. She has been referred to as "Boston's Honky Tonk Country Queen" and "one of the best original country acts in New England," and has been featured on The Bull, Country 102.5, and indie radio stations across the country. She's headlined and performed at festivals throughout New England, performed on NPR's The Culture Show, Boston local television, and she has been featured in WBUR's the ARTery, HarvardEd Magazine, and music blogs from around the world.

Currently, she is working on her next full length album titled "Perfume." This album shares stories of feminine power, resilience, and strength. The album is set for release in summer of 2026 with 10% of all proceeds being donated to Rosie's Palce in Boston, the first female shelter founded in the US.

It's been a wild ride, but Elisa is just warming up.