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Johnsmith

b. 1951

American singer-songwriter

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About Johnsmith

Born 1951. Johnsmith is an American singer-songwriter and composer.

John Joseph Smith (born 1951), known professionally as Johnsmith, is an American folk music singer-songwriter from DeWitt, Iowa.

Awards and recognition In 1990 Johnsmith won the New Folk Songwriting Contest at the Kerrville Folk Festival. Johnsmith has won the Great Lakes Songwriting Contest, entering with song "From My Window".

Discography Hole in the Clouds (1998) To the Four Directions (2000) Traveler (2002) Kickin' This Stone (2004) The Longing Road (2014) Break Me Open (2006) Gravity of Grace (2009) Ginkgo (2017) Backroads (2022)

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1951
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Johnsmith?

American singer-songwriter

When was Johnsmith born?

Johnsmith was born in 1951.

What is Johnsmith's occupation?

Johnsmith is a singer-songwriter and composer.

What nationality is Johnsmith?

Johnsmith is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johnsmith

· Wikidata: Q6268094

· DBpedia: Johnsmith

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