Happy birthday! Brent Smith turns 47 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on January 10, 2025

The iconic and legendary singer turns 47 on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

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Shinedown frontman Brent Smith is celebrating his 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Brent Smith has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Smith, a cultural icon

Born Brent Stephen Smith in Knoxville on January 10, 1978, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Smith's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Brent hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Brent Smith as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 47.

Happy Birthday, Brent, you're the best!