ERNEST

Deep Blue

Ashburn

Nashville&#39;s most unpredictable hitmaker ERNEST is “The Charmer” (MusicRow): a triple threat talent who “creates a sound all his own” (Pollstar) and one of Music City&#39;s defining artist-writers who continues to push and challenge the artistic status quo. A 3X CMA Triple Play Award winner, 2X Variety Hitmakers honoree, and GRAMMY / ACM / CMA Award nominee, ERNEST fuses influences ranging from Eminem to George Jones. Crafting a twist-heavy verse style that&#39;s become his signature, his songcraft carves out country’s sonic landscape, proving its mettle and earning him 13 #1 hits as a songwriter, including all-genre #1 “I Had Some Help” (Post Malone), as well as a #1 at country radio himself. 

An eccentric, free spirit, ERNEST released Cadillac Sessions in 2025 alongside DeVille Records / Cadillac Music Publishing mentees Rhys Rutherford, Chandler Walters, and Cody Lohden. Featuring 16 tastemaking tracks and collaborations with Snoop Dogg and Miranda Lambert, the compilation album encapsulates the collaborative spirit of Nashville’s songwriting community, and the creative culture ERNEST is fostering within his own imprints.

ERNEST will embark on his headline Live From The South Tour to kick off 2026, playing originals from his  EP of the same name. Nashville’s most dynamic talent is finalizing his third full-length studio album now, previewed by “Lorelei,” out January 30.

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM

TIKTOK

TWITTER

WIKIPEDIA

The essentials from songwriter <a href="https://artists.spotify.com/songwriter/0vKCcZOsMmkstcImxGc2IS">Ernest Keith Smith</a>, all in one playlist. <a href="spotify:genre:0JQ5DAqbMKFSCjnQr8QZ3O">Discover more songwriters on Spotify</a>.

Written By Ernest Keith Smith

ERNEST: The Complete Collection

ERNEST is country music’s most prolific songwriter. Ern continues to blaze his own path in Music City, having THIRTEEN # 1&#x27;s on his resume

ERNEST

Deep Blue

Live From The South

Cadillac Sessions

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

ERNEST & The Fellas Unplugged

FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM): Two Dozen Roses

Locals Only

Time Is A Thief

End Of The Night

Deep Blue

Boat Named After You

Lorelei

Blessed

Bro Country

Yesterday's Wine

Another Thing To Love

Gettin' Gone

I’m The Problem

I’m The Problem

One Thing At A Time

One Thing At A Time

This Is ERNEST

ERNEST Radio

Country Cookout

coastal cowgirl