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    Elisa Smith

  • Bio

    When Garth Brooks invites you on stage to play a song, you play a song! Elisa met Garth when she attended a talk he and Trisha Yearwood were giving at Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A student at the time, Elisa was studying the neurological effects music has on the brain. During the talk, Garth mentioned that he still gets nervous before he performs and this resonated with her - she loved to perform, but struggled with stage fright. During the Q&A portion at the end, Elisa raised her hand and asked him how he overcomes his nerves when he's on stage. After asking her name, and what kind of music she plays, he invited her on stage to play a song. After the performance, Garth gave her his guitar (the one she plays with now) and told her to sing her heart out. And that's what she's been doing ever since.
     
    After Elisa was "baptized by fire" by Garth Brooks, she returned to her roots. She began writing and performing with an unquenchable ferocity. Her songs elicit feelings of nostalgia, pride, wanderlust, heartbreak, and good ol' fashioned boot-stompin' mischief and her sound has been likened to Loretta Lynn meets The Rolling Stones. In 2018, she released her debut EP, "Hitch A Ride." Featuring Grammy-winning and platinum-status talent, the 6-song EP was produced by Johnny Duke (Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, and Chris Stapleton).

     

    She released her first full length album "Baptized By Fire" in 2022. Produced by Caleb Gilbreath (Brett Eldredge, Mandi Sagal) and Eddie Bayers (Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson), the album tells the story of redemption through love, family, and faith. Her most recent EP, Spirit on the Run, was released this year.

     

    Nominated for three BMAs for Country Artist of the Year, two New England Music Awards for Country Artist of the Year, and referred to as "Boston's Honky Tonk Country Queen" and "one of the best original country acts in New England," she 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 all over Nashville and internationally, played on local television, and she has been featured in WBUR's the ARTery, HarvardEd Magazine, and music blogs from around the world.

     

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

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    "A rock star with a country flair. Her zeal is remarkably infectious."

    - Kruser, Countrty 102.5

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  • Press

    Country 102.5

    "At first listen, I get a Kacey Musgraves vibe on this one. But this gem sparkles with blues and rock hues. Elisa’s brings in hints of her hero, Loretta Lynn, but with modern touches. It moves so easily, it’s like the song is gliding. She has such a gift for telling a story through music, it comes off as effortless. Like a casual conversation among friends."

    WBUR

    "It's not often that the road to Nashville starts at the Harvard Graduate School of Education."

    Boston Magazine

    "She sees how country music itself is undergoing a paradigm shift."

    York Calling

    "One of the things I love about Elisa’s music is the sense of attitude she brings to it – there’s a real rock and roll swagger to her music and I loved the bluesy guitar melodies that run throughout this song. It’s catchy but never sounds too mainstream."

    Canvas Rebel Magazine

    "We were lucky to catch up with Elisa Smith recently and have shared our conversation."

    Belles and Gals

    "I honestly can’t remember how I discovered the music of Boston based Elisa Smith but I’m so glad I did! Her EP ” Hitch A Ride ” was released last year and has been a constant feature on my “favourites “playlist ever since!"

    The A&R Guru

    " Elisa Smith Is Bringing the Heat With Her New Album: Baptized by Fire"

    Boots and Whiskey Podcast

    "Today we are joined by a local talent that literally blows most of country radio out of the water! We have the incredible Elisa Smith on the show! This episode is a long time coming! We talk about everything and nothing from Garth Brooks to Seinfeld to Blanton’s. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!"

  • "With her expressive vocals and poignant lyrics, Elisa Smith's music encapsulates the heart and soul of country music. The universe she creates in her songs is one where love, heartbreak, and the ups and downs of life are expertly weaved togther. Her music is approachable and profoundly resonant because she so easily catches the essence of the human experience with each note.

     

    Elisa Smith has won over audiences all over the country with her vibrant performances and fascinating stage presence. Her capacity to establish a personal connection with her audience is evidence of her true artistic talent and devotion to her profession. Elisa Smith's performances create an enduring impression on everyone who is fortunate enough to see them, whether she is belting out an exuberant tune or delivering a soul-stirring ballad."

    - Viberate.com

  • What's Elisa Up To?

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