Originally from Central Ohio, Jim's songwriting has been described as honest, feel good, from the heart "story strong". He has written and performed since Northeastern High School (Go Jets!) and college days at Ohio University at Athens where he earned his BBA in Finance. Smith, co-founded SongRiders "Live" in Conway, AR - www.songriderslive.com - to bring veteran & newer artists and professional
singer/songwriters together with local music fans for private, up-close and personal music events. SongRiders "Live" provides an intimate listening experience for local music fans and a personal, "supportive" experience for featured songwriters and recording artists. So far, guest artists & hit songwriters have included Lance Carpenter, Heath Wright (of Ricochet), Erin Enderlin, and Steve Dean, Victoria Venier, Bill Whyte (all make up the sensational vocal trio- Hits and Grins). Jim's music has been picked up for film/tv music licensing and in March of 2015, his song "Bury Me With My Boots On" (with cowriters Terry B. Smith and Sandy Ramos) was a single released by Australian Country artist, Travis Collins for his album, "Wired". "Boots On" held the #1 position for 5 weeks on Australia'sTop 30 Radio Airplay chart. In August 2015, Australian artist Kristy James announced her new single release of Jim's song "Friends Like You" (with cowriters Terry B. The official video released October 2015. Jim writes his own material and with a variety of cowriters. He stays involved in writer's nights, showcases, workshops and conferences, is a BMI songwriter and an active member of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI).
