Darden Smith Austin, Texas
Darden Smith is a singer-songwriter, musician and educator. His 28-year career as a musician has led to fourteen critically
acclaimed albums that weave together rock, pop, country, folk and Americana influences with the musical roots of his home state of Texas.
Smith’s latest album is Western Skies, releasing March 25, 2022.
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