Happy birthday! Brent Smith turns 48 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 48 on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

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Shinedown frontman Brent Smith is celebrating his 48th 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 48th 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 48.

Happy Birthday, Brent, you're the best!

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