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Country Singer-Songwriter John Smyths Tells A Story of Review, Rebound, And Resilience in his Brand New Single "Now I'm Wiser." Born from his lifelong passion for telling stories through music, it is a track that sounds like a personal confession and a universal anthem for anyone who has ever lived, loved, fallen, and emerged stronger on the other side.
The track opens with a solid, low-key groove that lays the foundation for a sometimes pensive experience. Smyth's vocal phrasing has the lived warmth of a hearth, the sort of voice that doesn't sing the words, but knows them. Each line lands with quiet ferocity, a timeless testament to the enduring spirit of country music, the power to transform life lessons into melody. There's a cautionary note in his phrasing. Still, an undertone of fortitude remains, keeping his focus on what matters, creating an image of the way things unfold between the bitter and the better, between trauma and truth, between want and need. Behind every moment of wisdom lies an age of burning bullshit.
Born in Nijmegen, a historic city in the Netherlands, Smyths was raised in a musical home. Years later, he would go on to find his calling in the stark honesty of country music. Inspired by legends such as Conway Twitty, Hank Williams, and Tammy Wynette, he immersed himself in the genre's tradition of honesty and heartache. Now, decades later, "Now I'm Wiser" flattens those influences into something entirely his own. Smyths has long been a familiar name on the festival circuit in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, playing on stages from Viechtach in Bavaria to Nijmegen near home. He's recorded covers of country classics, creates his own original music, and has established a steady reputation as an authentic voice and a true practitioner of the genre. But "Now I'm Wiser" isn't just Smyth paying homage to the conventions he grew up on, he's now writing his own page in the country songbook.
The timing of the release could not be more perfect. Smyths will perform at the Red Carpet Show International, in Wageningen, NL, where he is nominated in several categories, including Country Voice of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. He will also perform on the stage of the Country Messe in Erfurt, as his presence in Europe's popular country music scene continues to grow.
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