Payton Howie and guest April N Smith
Blazing her own trail in the world of country music, Payton Howie is quickly becoming one of the genre’s most compelling rising stars. With over 4 million career streams and a social following surpassing 150,000 strong, she’s capturing hearts and commanding stages with her unapologetic sound and magnetic presence. A fierce performer with a voice that blends grit and soul, her momentum continues to accelerate, recently touring alongside powerhouse artists such as Lainey Wilson, Ashley McBryde, Garth Brooks, Gretchen Wilson, Lukas Nelson, Corey Kent, Tracy Lawerence, Aaron Watson, Trisha Yearwood, and Warren Zeiders —further cementing her place among today’s top-tier country talent. Her single “Ramblin’ Woman” showcased her international reach, soaring to #5 on the Ireland Country iTunes Download Chart, and her growing catalog continues to resonate deeply with fans around the globe. Industry recognition has followed closely behind, with Payton being nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year by both the Texas Regional Radio and the Texas Country Music Association. With undeniable talent, a fearless work ethic, and a rapidly growing fanbase, Payton Howie is not just a name to watch—she’s a force to be reckoned with.
APRIL N SMITH:
Singer songwriter April N. Smith is an American country recording artist born in 1980 in Longview, Texas. Her soothing voice has been compared to Patsy Cline and Martina McBride.
From an early age Smith was passionate about music and could often be found singing with at local Opry houses and churches in the East Texas area.
After taking time off from music to raise her three daughters, Smith decided it was time to follow her dream of writing and singing country music. She had so many stories to tell and began putting them on paper to create songs everyone can relate to. Her down-home lyrics tear at the heart strings and will also give you strength and confidence to face life’s many challenges.
In 2020, Smith signed with Blue Heart records and in April 2020 released the lead single Enough digitally for international streaming. From this album, Smith released an additional three singles, one of which earned her a spot as finalist for New Female Vocalist of the Year at the Texas Regional Radio Music Awards. She is no stranger to the Texas Country music charts where she has been very successful with her most popular release performing all the way up to #7 on the Texas Internet radio charts.
In July 2022, Smith signed a new distribution deal with Texas based Smith Music Group where she has continued releasing music. 2025 is proving to be a record-breaking year for Smith as she plans to release four new songs for her audience to enjoy!
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