David William Smith was named for his great-grandfathers (one was a coal miner and the other was a fiddle player) and his great-uncle, a World War II hero. Davey’s music bears the mark of this legacy. His mother is an educator. His father is a sportscaster. Most of his life, Davey has lived in Whitwell, Tennessee. Since 2000, Chattanooga has been his home.

By the time he could walk, Davey wanted to talk to everyone. He’d shake their hands and say “Hidey”. His momma wanted him to play with Tonka toys, but all he wanted was a ball and a guitar (with strings was nice, but not necessary). By the time he was three, he had discovered Elvis and he sang around the clock, danced and played ball (often at the same time).