546. Corey Smith

The Buzz -- Corey Smith plays his own brand of country / folk / rock. Growing up near Athens, GA, he was exposed to a wide range of musical talents, and his songwriting reflects those influences. His songs tell stories of everyday life: the importance of friends and family, college and good times, faith and growth. He has legions of fans in Georgia and across the Southeast (the song "TwentyOne" is about his college years at the University of Georgia) and is poised to make a nationwide impact.