Kenny & Amanda Smith
Flatpicker Kenny Smith, whose guitar tone gets copied across bluegrass, paired with Amanda Smith's clear and unfussy lead singing.
Kenny Smith spent years as a sideman, notably with the Lonesome River Band, and his flatpicking is widely studied for its tone and timing, with a heavy right hand and a habit of leaving space in a break. He and Amanda Smith began recording as a duo in the early 2000s, with Amanda singing lead and Kenny taking harmony and guitar. Their material draws on contemporary songwriters alongside traditional bluegrass, and the arrangements are usually spare, with the guitar carrying more of the load than banjo or fiddle. Amanda Smith has won the International Bluegrass Music Association's emerging artist recognition with the band.
Festivals Kenny & Amanda Smith is playing
Kenny & Amanda Smith at a glance
What festivals is Kenny & Amanda Smith playing in 2026?
Kenny & Amanda Smith is booked at 1 festival: Blue Highway Fest 2026.
When does Kenny & Amanda Smith play at Blue Highway Fest?
Sunday, October 11, 1:30 PM at Bullitt Park Stage.
What kind of music does Kenny & Amanda Smith play?
Kenny & Amanda Smith is tagged bluegrass.
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