Madeline Smith || Top 20 UK Country Music Charts

10/26/16 • 77 min

Madeline Smith is not just a powerful vocalist or beautiful writer. After talking to her for an hour on the phone the other day, I felt like we were good friends. Her honesty about the hard work she has been putting into her career is a fair warning to those who might think that pursuing a music career is easy. I so enjoyed getting to hear about how singing has taken her to the top 20 charts in the UK and I'm excited to see what she comes out with next. Two time British Country Music Awards performer, Madeline Smith is all class and poise and I hope you enjoy this episode.

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