AJ Smith

For the American football executive, see A. J. Smith. For the British writer, see A. J. Smith (writer).

Andrew J. Smith (AJ Smith) is a songwriter and musician. He has written and released charting songs including "We're All Gonna Die" (Top 50 in Alternative Radio, USA - Pollstar, week of December 26, 2022)^[1] and been a featured guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show and Good Day Atlanta.^[2][3]

AJ Smith received a scholarship from the Songwriters Hall of Fame to attend New York University, where he studied Music Composition.^[4] At NYU, Smith won Best Solo Original at the Thomas Ellett UltraViolet Live Talent Competition.^[5]

While still at NYU, Smith was a student of Glenn Frey of the Eagles. In November 2012, Smith opened for the Eagles at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.^[6]

Smith's feature on 2013's Royaal & Venuto's "Summertime feat. AJ Smith (DubVision Remix)" finished as the #19 song of the year on the Australia ARIA Club Charts.^[7]

References

1. "Pollstar". www.pollstar.com. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
2. "AJ Smith on The Kelly Clarkson Show - Official Website". The Kelly Clarkson Show. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
3. "Videos". FOX 5 Atlanta. 2022-09-14. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
4. "AJ Smith | Songwriters Hall of Fame". www.songhall.org. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
5. "UVL Winners". NYU Inter-Residence Hall Council. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
6. Barron, James (2012-11-12). "An Eagle Pushes Students Onto the Stage at the Beacon". City Room. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
7. "ARIA Top 50 Club Tracks Chart". www.aria.com.au. Retrieved 2023-01-04.