Superstar Langley musician Dallas Smith in celebrating another career first.
Two-time JUNO Award winner and three-time CCMA entertainer of the year, Smith continues to expand his global impact, announcing several milestone performances and record-breaking accolades, adding to an already impressive list of his international achievements.
The biggest news in all of this came this week, when the country musician from Walnut Grove confirmed he will make his debut on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville late this spring.
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He became the first Canadian artist to earn 13 No. 1 singles at Canadian country radio with this latest chart-topper.
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