Russell Smith (singer)

Howard Russell Smith (June 17, 1949 – July 12, 2019) was an American country music singer-songwriter. Formerly the lead singer of the Amazing Rhythm Aces, Smith launched a solo career in 1978 with his self-titled album Russell Smith.

Russell Smith
Birth nameHoward Russell Smith
Born(1949-06-17)June 17, 1949
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedJuly 12, 2019(2019-07-12) (aged 70)
Franklin, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active1974–2019
LabelsCapitol, Epic, Raven, Muscle Shoals
Associated actsAmazing Rhythm Aces
Run C&W

Smith was born in Nashville and grew up in Lafayette, Tennessee.[1] He was signed by Epic Records in 1988, and the music label released his debut album, This Little Town, the following year. His highest-charting single, "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight," peaked at No. 37 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1989. In 1993, Smith became the lead singer of bluegrass novelty group Run C&W.[1]

Smith also found success as a songwriter, penning Number One songs for Randy Travis ("Look Heart, No Hands"), T. Graham Brown ("Don't Go to Strangers"), Don Williams ("Heartbeat in the Darkness"), and Ricky Van Shelton ("Keep It Between the Lines"). In addition, he wrote "Big Ole Brew" which became a No. 3 country music hit for Mel McDaniel in 1982.

Death

Following a cancer diagnosis, Smith died in July 2019 at the age of 70.[1]

Discography

Albums
Year Title US Country Label
1978 Russell Smith 62 Capitol
1984 The Boy Next Door —
1989 This Little Town — Epic
2001 Sunday Best: The Cream of the Solo Albums — Raven
2002 The End Is Not in Sight — Muscle Shoals

Singles
Year Title Chart Positions Album
US Country CAN Country
1984 "Where Did We Go Right" 74 — The Boy Next Door
1988 "Three Piece Suit" 53 — singles only
"Betty Jean" 49 —
1989 "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight" 37 — This Little Town
"Anger and Tears" 61 90

Music videos
Year Video
1989 "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight"
"Anger and Tears"

References
  1. Betts, Stephen L. (July 14, 2019). "Russell Smith, Amazing Rhythm Aces Singer, Dead at 70". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 12, 2020.


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