Musical Guest: Jo Smith AKA "A Girl Named Jo" Singer/Songwriter

Joanna Smith is an American country music singer. Before graduating from Vanderbilt University in 2018, she attended Auburn University for one year before pursuing a music career by playing with Mustang Sally at age eighteen. After leaving the band she began songwriting and recording demos. After signing to a publishing contract with Big Borrassa Music, she wrote two songs for other artists, including "Flying By", which was recorded by Billy Ray Cyrus on his 2007 album Home at Last.[1][2] Also in 2007, Smith's rendition of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" was included on the Song of America compilation album.

We met Jo in her hometown of Whitefish, MT where she lives with her husband and 2 children. She recently joined forces with her business partner Cari Klepper to form Big Sky Troubadours/Whitefish Songwriter Festival.

For more information about Jo check out these links
www.YouTube.com/@josmithmusic.com
Jo Smith Backstories Part 1:https://youtu.be/p9tTyZWCx9g?si=DINr02H_M9I6jAVz
Jo Smith Backstories Part 2:https://youtu.be/PC7TWXh5c40?si=yzsYQCxw8zjWJm22
Whitfish Songwriter Festival ~ https://bigskytroubadours.com