AJ Smith explained

Andrew J. Smith (AJ Smith) is a songwriter and musician. He has written and released charting songs including "We're All Gonna Die" (Top 50 in Alternative Radio, USA - Pollstar, week of December 26, 2022)^[1] and been a featured guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show and Good Day Atlanta.^{[2] [3]}

AJ Smith received a scholarship from the Songwriters Hall of Fame to attend New York University, where he studied Music Composition.^[4] At NYU, Smith won Best Solo Original at the Thomas Ellett UltraViolet Live Talent Competition.^[5]

While still at NYU, Smith was a student of Glenn Frey of the Eagles. In November 2012, Smith opened for the Eagles at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.^[6]

Smith's feature on 2013's Royaal & Venuto's "Summertime feat. AJ Smith (DubVision Remix)" finished as the #19 song of the year on the Australia ARIA Club Charts.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pollstar . 2023-01-04 . www.pollstar.com.
2. Web site: AJ Smith on The Kelly Clarkson Show - Official Website . 2023-01-04 . The Kelly Clarkson Show.
3. Web site: 2022-09-14 . Videos . 2023-01-04 . FOX 5 Atlanta . en-US.
4. Web site: AJ Smith Songwriters Hall of Fame . 2023-01-04 . www.songhall.org.
5. Web site: UVL Winners . 2023-01-04 . NYU Inter-Residence Hall Council . en-US.
6. Web site: Barron . James . 2012-11-12 . An Eagle Pushes Students Onto the Stage at the Beacon . 2023-01-04 . City Room . en.
7. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Club Tracks Chart . 2023-01-04 . www.aria.com.au . en.