About Jim Smoak
Born 1934. Jim Smoak is an American banjoist, musician, singer and composer.
Jim Smoak (born July 7, 1934 ) is an American bluegrass and country music banjo player from Louisiana. Smoak may be the first bluegrass banjoist to have come from that state.
Smoak was born and raised on a farm in Round O, South Carolina and learned banjo playing from his parents. He performed on WROL radio when he was eighteen years old. Smoak has served as a master artist in TAI's Apprenticeship Program in 2020, 2022, and 2024. He received TAI's Indiana Heritage Fellowship in 2022. In 2023, Smoak received an Indiana Governor's Arts Award to honor his music and teaching career.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jim Smoak's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jim Smoak?
American bluegrass musician
When was Jim Smoak born?
Jim Smoak was born in 1934 in Round O.
What is Jim Smoak's occupation?
Jim Smoak is a banjoist, musician, singer and composer.
What nationality is Jim Smoak?
Jim Smoak is American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Smoak. https://biography.guide/jim-smoak/
MLA: "Jim Smoak." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-smoak/.
Chicago: "Jim Smoak." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-smoak/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:22 UTC