Big Smo
Keynote Speaker: Country Rapper & A&E Reality TV Star; Known for his "Hick Hop" Song "Workin'"
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Big Smo Biography
John Lee Smith, known by his stage name Big Smo, is an American country/rap musician, singer, songwriter, producer, and film director.
Homegrown in Tennessee and the self-proclaimed "Boss of the Stix," Smo got his start creating homemade videos for YouTube. After several independent and minor label releases, Smo's major label debut studio album, Kuntry Livin', was released in 2014 and charted on three Billboard charts. He was the subject of an eponymous reality television series on A&E that began in 2014.
Since 2014, Smo has released two more major label studio albums: We the People (2016) and Special Reserve (2018).
Big Smo's self-entitled A&E Network show, an original series produced by Brownstone Entertainment, was an inside look at his life and career, and the friends, fans, and family who shared and supported his journey.
Called "Hick Ross" and "The King of Hick Hop, Smo has racked up over 16 million views on YouTube and sold over 150,000 digital tracks. The breakthrough was "Kickin' It In Tennessee," a song and video celebration that went viral, helping draw new fans to live shows whose over-the-top energy makes believers and brought Smo to the attention of Warner Music Nashville senior executives.
His is the story of a country boy catching fire in a digital age, where musical cross-pollination is everywhere. Big Smo's rise has been fueled by high energy and relatable lyrics, a band with the ability to rock a crowd and the studio savvy to capture that lightning in a bottle. Big Smo owns that place where country, Southern rock and hip-hop come together, where the beat rocks the story and the story rocks the beat.
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Speaking fees for Big Smo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Big Smo, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Big Smo speak about?
Big Smo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Television & Film and Reality TV.
Where does Big Smo travel from?
Big Smo generally travels from Unionville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Big Smo?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Big Smo for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Big Smo for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Big Smo or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Big Smo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Television & Film and Reality TV. The estimated speaking fee range to book Big Smo for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Big Smo generally travels from Unionville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lil Nas X, Post Malone and J. Cole. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Big Smo for an upcoming event.
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Big Smo | CMA Music Fest 2016: Rolling Stone Country's Best ...
Big Smo poses before his set at CMA Music Fest. ... See backstage and onstage photos of Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Keith Urban, Brett Eldredge and more.
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Big Smo to Release Debut Album Kuntry Livin' June 3rd on Warner ...
From Yahoo Finance: Big Smo, a.k.a. Hick Ross and Boss of the Stix, will now release his debut album Kuntry Livin' on June 3rd on Warner Bros. / Elektra ...
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'Big Smo' to Premiere on A&E in June
Country rapper Big Smo is getting his own reality TV show. A&E will premiere 'Big Smo,' an original series that follows the Tennessee native's rise to stardom, on ...
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How do I book Big Smo to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Big Smo for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Big Smo, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Big Smo or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Big Smo for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Big Smo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Big Smo, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Big Smo speak about?
Big Smo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Television & Film and Reality TV. -
Where does Big Smo travel from?
Big Smo generally travels from Unionville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Big Smo?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Big Smo for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Big Smo for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Big Smo or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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