Having spent some time on the music scene, John Smyths enters 2025 with a beautifully honest new single, "Now I´M Wiser," just released, which perfectly encapsulates his personal transformation from a rock-influenced boy to a country-raised storyteller. Born Johan Smits in Nijmegen in 1961, Smyths' formative years were shaped by the thundering riffs of Kiss, Van Halen, Iron Maiden, and AC/DC. However, it's his foray into country music that now informs his identity.
"Now I´M Wiser" is a narrative of life and experience, wisdom learned, and an expression of emotional depth that comes with age. Taking his cues from country greats including Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings, Kenny Rogers, Conway Twitty, and Tammy Wynette, Smyths combines classic storytelling lyrics with a contemporary perspective, offering up a sound that’s authentic and accessible. His vocals are lived-in, imbued with a weighty maturity that infuses every line with a grizzled kind of sincerity, which fans of old and new country music will adore.
Smyths has already made 2025 a bumper year, including shows in Viechtach, Gerolstein, Stolberg, Wolfhagen, and Nijmegen. The Red Carpet Show International in Wageningen will see his nomination in several categories, from Country Voice of the Year to Songwriter of the Year, hailing the industry's endorsement of his talent. Shortly after, he’ll hit the stage at the Country Messe in Erfurt and continue to further his name in the European country universe. With “Now I´M Wiser," John Smyths welcomes you to a world where rock energy meets country heart, a place where storytelling meets melody, and a world that’s all about growth, wisdom, and the timelessness of music itself. For those tracking him along the way, Smyths is sharing life’s lessons, one note at a time.
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Reviewed by LyricalOdyssey Music
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September 02, 2025
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