Dallas Smith
Dallas Hendry Smith is a Canadian singer and songwriter best known in country music today, though he originally gained fame as the lead vocalist of the rock band Default before transitioning to country as a solo artist.
Born December 4, 1977, in Canada, Smith has become one of the country genre’s biggest stars in his home country, earning multiple awards and chart-topping singles across his solo career.
As a solo artist, he has amassed numerous hits on the Canadian country charts, multiple award wins including Canadian Country Music Awards, and a reputation for dynamic live performances.
Smith’s music blends traditional and modern country sounds, and his touring history includes both headlining tours (like his Some Things Never Change Tour) as well as festival dates and co-headlining shows.
Dallas Smith has performed in Kitchener, often drawing strong local crowds:
In October 2017, he played a sold-out country concert at Centre In The Square in Kitchener, bringing fans to their feet with a mix of his latest country hits and favorite songs from his earlier rock days with Default.
He also played a date in September 2019 at Centre In The Square, where he delivered a full set featuring many of his well-known songs from “Timeless” and “Rhinestone World” to “Lifted” showing the breadth of his catalogue and his appeal in the region.
Earlier tours like the Side Effects Tour saw Smith performing with artists such as The Cadillac Three and Lauren Alaina, further cementing his popularity with country fans in and around Kitchener.
