Brent Smith

Brent Smith
Smith performing with Shinedown in 2012
Background information
Birth name	Brent Stephen Smith
Born	(1978-01-10) January 10, 1978 (age 39)
Origin	Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Hard rock alternative metal post-grunge alternative rock
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, musician
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, drums
Years active	2001–present
Labels	Atlantic, Roadrunner
Associated acts	Shinedown
Website	shinedown.com

Brent Stephen Smith (born January 10, 1978) is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Shinedown.

Prior to fronting the rock band Shinedown, Brent was the lead singer in a band called "Dreve", which Atlantic Records had signed and sent to L.A., California to record with well-known producer Desmond Child. Shortly after returning home to Knoxville, TN, Atlantic dropped the band but retained Smith. He was soon given a developmental contract by Atlantic Records; Brent left to find other musicians to form a new band which would become Shinedown.