Adrenaline and storytelling collide in Country/Rockabilly artist Owen Smith. Born in Tamworth and raised in the Snowy Mountains, Owen is a Singer-Songwriter with a love for the Australian bush and a passion for crafting distinctively Australian experiences into song.
Owen is a prolific songwriter who performs his original music across the regions in festivals, charity events, competitions, gigs, and street performances. He has written with award-winning songwriters such as Carter & Carter, Lyn Bowtell, Lachlan Bryan, Kaitlyn Thomas, and Allan Caswell. Owen is deeply involved in the Australian songwriting community where he is an active member of the Tamworth Songwriters Association, the Australian Bush Balladeers Association, and the Capital Country Music Association.
In 2023, Owen was a finalist for ASA Australian Song of the Year, CCMA New Songwriter of the Year and placed in the Tamworth Songwriters Association Awards and is a Grand Finalist for the Australian National Busking Championships.
He has performed at multiple festivals, including the Tamworth Country Music Festival where he was chosen as a top pick in The Northern Daily Leader’s guide.
Already in 2024, Owen is a member of the CMAA Senior Academy, will be performing at the Opening Concert of the Tamworth Country Music Festival, has reached the Grand Final of the Tamworth Songwriters Association Awards, and is releasing his debut EP, The Snowies. Produced by industry veteran Simon Johnson, The Snowies traces the beauty of life growing up in the Snowy Mountains.
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