Dolly's latest protege
The words Dolly Parton equal sit up and take notice – so when the living legend cut a record with relative unknown singer-songwriter Mindy Smith, audiences pricked up their ears. By staff reporter - 18/08/09
"Even though Mindy is still young and new to the music business," said Dolly, "I believe she will leave her mark as one of our greatest writers and singers ever."
A Long Island gal, Smith made the traditional rites-of-passage move down to Nashville in the mid-90s. In 2003, she recorded the iconic 'Jolene' for the Dolly tribute album 'Just Because I'm a Woman.'
The year after that, Dolly herself joined the singer on harmony vocals on the track (and in the music video), which was subsequently featured on Smith’s sophomore offering, 'One Moment More.'
The album earned Smith healthy comparisons (to artists like Alison Krauss, Patty Griffin and Shawn Colvin), and her eclectic mix of country, folk and pop has garnered her considerable acclaim both at home and abroad
Smith’s latest album, 'Stupid Love,' (her fourth with Vanguard) is another cracker of an album, stretching musical boundaries and showcasing her deeply personal writing.
"People tend to relate to my songs because of their own experiences," said Smith. "They'll take what works in their own life away from this record.
"Everything here is definitely from my personal experience. Heartbreak, healing, all that stuff ... it's all legit."
Visit www.mindysmith.net for more information.
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