About Dakota
Dakota Smart is an acclaimed Singer-Songwriter, and Multi-instrumentalist. Known for catchy original songs and passionate performances. Honored by the New England Music Awards with seven nominations to include; Song of the Year, Album of the Year, and Male Performer of the Year. His original songs have garnered a world-wide audience with thousands of listeners on Spotify, Apple Music, and more. Music featured on national music podcasts and local radio.
His latest song releases: “This Dance” a refreshing mid tempo (first dance) song to fall in love to! “Wishing Well” an upbeat country-rock song he wrote about the struggles faced in a tough economy. “When I Wake Up” is a romantic country-folk song about a dream he had. These songs and upcoming new releases are a collaboration with Warren David, Grammy Nominated Mixing Engineer and Producer (Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Miranda Lambert and more). Building on the success of the titled track “25” a fan favorite, song about reaching a milestone of his 25th birthday.
Dakota Smart performs hundreds of live shows a year to include ticket venues, festivals, corporate events, charities and private shows! Book an event today!
Newest Song Release!
This Dance
Single Release
More Music
Listen to Dakota’s Original Songs
Wishing Well
Single Release
When I Wake Up
Single Release
25
Single Release
Follow Dakota on Spotify:
This Dance (Music Video)
Wishing Well (Music Video)
25 (Music Video)
Blue Eye’d Crazy (Music Video)
Live at BNH Stage (Video)
Press
“Lakes Region Native Dakota Smart has been selected to perform at the 2023 New England Music Awards at Six String Grill & Stage in Foxboro, MA!”
— The Laconia Daily Sun
"Dakota writes music that makes people feel something. His goal is to relate with the listener, in a memorable way, while being authentic."
— Aleasha Bahr, Nashville Voyager Magazine
“There is something gloriously wistful about the track which immediately creates a state of bittersweet, romantic reminiscence. Dakota Smart is an extremely talented songwriter and performer.”
— Rick Jam, TunedLoud Magazine
