Dallas Smith (album)

Dallas Smith
Studio album by
Dallas Smith
ReleasedOctober 27, 2023 (2023-10-27)
Genre
Length38:16
LabelBig Loud
Producer
Dallas Smith chronology
Timeless
(2020) 		Dallas Smith
(2023)
Singles from Dallas Smith
  1. "Hide from a Broken Heart"
    Released: November 29, 2021
  2. "One Too"
    Released: May 27, 2022
  3. "Singing in a Beer"
    Released: January 27, 2023
  4. "Fixer Upper"
    Released: September 29, 2023
  5. "Use Me"
    Released: April 1, 2024[3]
  6. "CRZY"
    Released: November 18, 2024

Dallas Smith is the fifth studio album by Canadian country music artist Dallas Smith. It was released on October 27, 2023, via Big Loud Records, and marks his first full-length release after signing a global deal with the label in 2021.[4] The album was produced by Smith's longtime collaborator Joey Moi and includes the singles "Hide from a Broken Heart", "One Too", "Singing in a Beer", "Fixer Upper", and "Use Me".[5]

Background and promotion

Smith remarked that he was "pumped" for the album to be put, and that he had not "been this excited to release a big chunk of music in a long time", adding that he "felt confident people would fall in love with" his debut Canadian country album in 2012, and that he had similar feelings with this release.[6][2] He released two instant gratification tracks "Fixer Upper" and "CRZY" along with the official opening of album pre-orders and the unveiling of the track list.[7] Smith stated that the songs are "authentic" to his story, which described the album as a whole.[8] He stated that "Use Me" was one of his favourite tracks on the album, and that he had to convince the label that the song needed to be recorded.[9] As his first full-length album to be released by United States label, Smith stated "I just thought it would be a great time to re-introduce myself as an artist, and I think a really good way to make that statement was to self-title the record".[1]

Smith participated in a "TalkShopLive" session with his fans on October 11, 2023, to discuss the making of the album and sell a limited amount of signed CDs.[10][11] On November 18, Smith performed live at the "Winter Break Up Festival" in Abbotsford, British Columbia, which is also slated to be an official album release event.[12]

Critical reception

An uncredited review from Front Porch Music stated that from "heartfelt ballads to foot-tapping anthems," the album is a "testament to [Smith's] evolution as a musician".[13] Steven Boero of Music Row stated that Smith and Moi had created "an energetic sound that layers Smith's lean, edgy vocals along with the calming confidence that comes with time".[2]

Track listing

Dallas Smith track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Use Me"
3:46
2."How Do You Miss Me"
3:02
3."Fixer Upper"
3:07
4."Singing in a Beer"
  • Rocky Block
  • Casey Brown
  • Parker Welling
2:52
5."One Too" (featuring MacKenzie Porter)
3:21
6."I Would"
3:28
7."Bring It On"
3:09
8."Good Time Getting There"
3:05
9."CRZY"
3:39
10."Day After Day" (featuring Shawn Austin)
2:33
11."Hide from a Broken Heart"
  • Holman
  • Smith
  • Lauren LaRue
  • Geoff Warburton
3:28
12."Home Is Where the Bar Is"
2:46
Total length:38:16

Charts

Singles

Chart performance for singles from Dallas Smith
Year Single Peak chart
positions 		Certifications
CAN Country
[14] 		CAN
[15]
2021 "Hide from a Broken Heart" 1 70
2022 "One Too"
(with MacKenzie Porter) 		6 90
2023 "Singing in a Beer" 5 —
"Fixer Upper" 4 —
2024 "Use Me" 2 —
"CRZY" 34 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Nominated Work Result Ref.
2023 Canadian Country Music Association Musical Collaboration of the Year "One Too" Won [17]
Video of the Year "One Too" Nominated
2024 Album of the Year Dallas Smith Nominated [18]
[19]
Musical Collaboration of the Year "Day After Day" Nominated
Record Producer of the Year Joey Moi (Dallas Smith) Won

References

  1. ^ a b Mower, Maxim (November 20, 2023). "Exclusive: Dallas Smith Discusses New Album, 2024 Tour and More". Holler Country. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Boero, Steven (September 15, 2023). "Dallas Smith Announces Self-Titled Fifth Studio Album". Music Row. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  3. ^ Shukin, Gabby (March 27, 2024). "Dallas Smith – New Single – Use Me". CJVR Today's Best Country. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  4. ^ Bjorke, Matt (September 29, 2023). "Dallas Smith Set To Release Self-Titled Big Loud Records Debut October 27, 2023". Roughstock. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  5. ^ Dagg, Nanci (September 23, 2023). "Dallas Smith Announces Upcoming Self-Titled Anthem". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  6. ^ Bustamemte, Carlos. "Dallas Smith Says He's 'Pumped' About Upcoming New Album". ET Canada. Archived from the original on October 15, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  7. ^ "Dallas Smith Reveals Two New Songs Ahead Of Album Release". Live in Limbo. October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  8. ^ Watts, Cindy (September 29, 2023). "CMT Roundup: New Music from Dustin Lynch, Wynonna with Trisha Yearwood and Dallas Smith". CMT. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  9. ^ Dunton, Claire (November 3, 2023). "Dallas Smith On Delivering His Blend Of Modern & Traditional Country Music: 'I'm Constantly A Work In Progress'". Countrytown. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
  10. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (October 2, 2023). "Dallas Smith Shares Two Tracks From Forthcoming Self-Titled Project". Music Row. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  11. ^ "Dallas Smith - CD Signed". TalkShopLive. October 11, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  12. ^ Lypka, Ben (September 20, 2023). "Langley's Dallas Smith headlining Abbotsford's Winter Break Up Music Festival". Chilliwack Progress. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  13. ^ "Dallas Smith's New Single "Fixer Upper": A Heartfelt Journey of Self-Work in Relationships". Front Porch Music. September 29, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  14. ^
  15. ^ "Dallas Smith Chart History (Billboard Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  16. ^ a b "Canadian certifications – Dallas Smith". Music Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  17. ^ "OFFICIAL 2023 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD WINNERS". Canadian Country Music Association. September 16, 2023. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023.
  18. ^ "2024 CCMA AWARDS NOMINEES". Canadian Country Music Association. Archived from the original on July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  19. ^ "2024 CCMA Award Winners". Canadian Country Music Association. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.