“Out Of The Shadows is a remarkable debut album from an artist in Shannon Smith who I feel has grown in stature as a songwriter and performer right before our eyes and ears over the past year or so. Listening to it on high repeat, the songs never fail to deliver and it’s no surprise at all that Smith has thought long and hard about how best to bring these songs to an audience. They deserve the title, ‘album’, to just release them as singles feels too throwaway.” - Andrea Thompson (Around The Sound)

Bio

Short Bio

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Shannon Smith is a 2026 WA Country Music Awards Male Artist of the Year whose music blurs the lines between country, soul-pop and Americana. A multiple AMRAP chart-topper, he pairs fearless songwriting with dynamic live performances. His debut album Out of the Shadows captures a journey of growth, grit and hard-won clarity.

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Shannon Smith is a 2026 WA Country Music Awards Male Artist of the Year and one of Western Australia’s most compelling voices in contemporary roots music. Blurring the lines between country, soul-pop and Americana, he is known for honest songwriting, powerful vocals and live shows that move effortlessly between intimacy and lift.

Following multiple number-one placements on the AMRAP charts and strong AIR chart success, Shannon released his debut album Out of the Shadows to critical acclaim. The record traces a journey of growth and redemption, brought to life by a tight band and collaborations including Grammy-nominated vocal group The McCrary Sisters.

From intimate venues to major festivals, Shannon delivers performances that feel real, unfiltered and deeply connected.

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Perth-based singer-songwriter Shannon Smith is a 2026 WA Country Music Awards Male Artist of the Year whose music sits confidently between country, soul-pop and Americana. Known for his emotionally direct songwriting and commanding live presence, Shannon has built a reputation for performances that are both powerful and grounded in authenticity.

His accolades include Emerging Artist and Video Clip of the Year at the 2025 WA Country Music Awards, multiple number-one placements on the AMRAP charts, and strong AIR chart success. His debut album Out of the Shadows marked a defining moment in his career. Recorded at Sundown Studios and brought to life by a standout lineup of musicians, the album traces themes of personal reckoning, love, resilience and renewal. It also features collaborations with Grammy-nominated artists including The McCrary Sisters.

On stage, Shannon is at home whether fronting a full band or stripping songs back to their core. His sets balance grit and warmth, lifting crowds with driving rhythms before drawing them in with quieter, reflective moments. There is no façade, only songs built from lived experience and delivered with conviction.

As his audience continues to grow across Australia and beyond, Shannon Smith stands as a distinctive voice in modern Australian roots music.