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About
A Legacy of Entertainment
Composer, performer, emcee, broadcasting hall of fame — ARTHUR SMITH was an industry pioneer. Notably, he pinned the most famous guitar instrumental ever, "Guitar Boogie, and the most memorable banjo song of all-time, "DuelingBanjos" - the theme to motion picture Deliverance. "The Arthur Smith Show" was the first nationally syndicated television series to feature Country Music. Aside from a Who's Who List of CMA artists, he hosted the likes of Bob Hope, Andy Griffith, Roy Orbison, Richard Chamberlain, Ferrante & Teicher, Billy Eckstine, Nat King Cole, Pat Boone, Kate Smith, Paul Anka and many more. Arthur closed his show with an inspirational note & Gospel song featuring his Crossroads Quartet & guests like George Beverly Shea, Ricky Skaggs, Billy Graham, Oral Roberts, The Cathedrals, J.D. Sumner and the Stamps, and many others.
A Proven Track Record
Across film, television, music, sports, digital media, marketing, and beyond, we represent the gamut of intellectual properties, writers, producers, musical artists, athletes, and consumer brands, ARTHUR SMITH Artistic Agency's legacy of high-energy interactive entertainment is sure to bring — not just fun — but professionalism and serviceable experience to it clients.
Development & Strategy
Schedule consultation with ARTHUR SMITH. Together, you can figure out your entertainment needs. Arthur Smith's consulting group is an industry leader in management consulting for aspiring songwriters, musicians, performers, athletes and public or private businesses.
Team Arthur Smith - Clay Smith
CLAY SMITH - Managing Director
Clay Smith grew up in the entertainment business. He started playing mandolin at an early age and moved to guitar. Of course, his father Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith was a pretty good teacher to have under the same roof. As a kid he had the fortune of hanging out in his father's recording studio (the first of its kind in the Carolinas) where he witnessed the talent of such artists as Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Chet Atkins, Flatt & Scruggs, Mac Wiseman, Maurice Williams, General Johnson, The O'Kaysions, and the Swingin' Medallions. He experienced the recording session of James Brown when he cut his smash hit, "Papa's Gotta Brand New Bag." Clay attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Upon graduation he began working at his father’s firm, Arthur Smith Enterprises, and quickly attained the role of Producer for the nationally syndicated Arthur Smith Show. As a singer-songwriter he signed with Monument Records. CMA Hall of Fame producer Fred Foster produced two albums with Clay. As an artist he had the distinct privilege as an opening act for a Johnny Cash Southern Tour. Subsequently, Clay signed on as General Manager of Johnny Cash’s entertainment companies House of Cash and Song of Cash, administrating an overhaul of the company’s technology and communications.
As an Executive Producer, Clay became one of the original program suppliers to ESPN. He built an impressive stable of entertainment and sports programming as head of Entertainment for Jefferson-Pilot Communications. Production credits include ABC, CBS, ESPN, FOX, USA, and national syndication. Now, as CEO of Arthur Smith, Clay manages entertainers and professional athletes. He also serves as Managing Director of Clay Music Corp., a global music publishing company.
Network Production
Credits for Executive Producer Clay Smith extend from major networks to cable to national syndication.
Thread of Music
Henrik Stenson, former Open Champion, FedEx & Race to Dubai Champion taking five for a guitar lesson with Clay.
The Works
Clay Music Corp
Founded by Arthur Smith in 1966, Clay Music has amassed an eclectic mix of music copyrights spanning a multiplex of music genres. The backbone of the catalog is an array of instrumentals, novelties, ballads, and inspirational music.
Smith Productions
Since the advent of television, Smith Productions has been synonymous with award winning productions.
Arthur Smith Studios
Founded in 1958, Arthur Smith Studios has stood the test of time. From Johnny Cash, Chet Atkins, Flatt & Scruggs, Marty Stuart to Madonna. From Arthur Smith's own productions to the most Beach Music hits, this production team can help shape your future.
Smith Group
From sponsor-supplied programming to jingles, from private parties to world tours, from spot radio to national television advertising campaigns, special events, festivals, awards shows, trade shows, we are know as known as The Solutions People.
We Do The Works
Music Publishing, Radio & Television Production,
Specialized Marketing, Special Events,
Artist & Athlete Management & Consulting.
We do the works!
TIM SMITH - Managing Director of Music
Tim Smith has served as a lecturer in Contemporary and Jazz Bass at the FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC. He received his bachelor’s degree in Studio Music and Jazz from the University of Miami and was awarded his Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance from the FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC in 2015.Tim is rooted in the music scene in Nashville as studio musician & producer. His credits include projects with Tom Jones, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson, Mel Tillis, Vince Gill and Boots Randolph. Tim currently leads the jazz/blues band Mr. Groove (on New York based ZOHO label) with his brother & guitarist Roddy Smith.
RODDY SMITH
As a Member of the Music Leadership Team, Roddy is Director of the Grants/Finance Committee. He is an accomplished guitaristI with over 30 years working as a professional. He plays all styles and has extensive experience as a recording session musician and as a live performer.
CHARLENE SMITH
Given her financial acumen and strategic experience, Charlene is a leader on the management team. She has a B.S., University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She was a proud Timette for the Volunteers' Swim Team, an organization started by legendary head swimming coach Ray Bussard which to this day is an integral part of this great Olympics feeder program. Charlene has over 30 years of management experience in the entertainment business.
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