Randy Smith

"Ranj"

Bass Player / Vocalist
Nashville, TN

For Sessions, Arranging, Private Lessons, Live Gigs, Touring Artists etc., Please contact me via the contact page or

Cell: 615-400-9738

“I had the pleasure of meeting Randy Smith a little over six years ago. Little did I know he would be one of the best bass players I’ve ever worked with. He is also one of my very best friends on and off the stage. Randy is as soulful as the deep, deep south. His bass playing is magically smooth and tasteful, to say the least. There has not been one song, whether it be country, R&B or Rock and Roll that he has not played from his soul. He is a true gift on and off stage.”

~ Lorrie Morgan - Platinum selling, CMA & ACM award winning, Grammy nominated recording artist, Grand Ole Opry Member since 1984, singer, songwriter, daughter of Grand Ole Opry Member & Country Music Hall of Famer George Morgan

"Randy is my go-to guy whenever I need a grooving bass part on a track, His broad knowledge of styles, great playing and perfect sound assure me that he will deliver, no matter what genre I throw at him. Add to that his being a stand up guy and you need look no further!"
~ Bill Cuomo - Keyboardist, Grammy Winning Arranger, Songwriter - Kim Carenes, Steve Perry, Whitesnake., Smokey Robinson, Randy Meisner,
Kiss, Little River Band......

"Randy is a great band member. Always comes prepared and knows the material inside and out. He can improvise on a dime and sings his butt off. He's the first guy you call."
~ Rhett Akins - Country Artist, The Peach Pickers, Award winning songwriter for Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton....

"Randy Smith is the coolest “CatDaddy” in town. Great Player, Great Singer and an even better human being!! Honest, trust worthy, a true PROFESSIONAL & friend!!!"

~ Brice Long - Recording Artist, Producer, Award winning Songwriter for Gary Allan, George Strait, Jon Pardi, Chris Stapleton, Randy Houser....

"Randy has a DEEP GROOVE!!! A dedicated, bad-to-the-bone bass player and wonderful singer! And more importantly, he's a wonderful family man and great friend!"

~ Jeff King - Nashville Guitarist - Reba McEntire, Brooks & Dunn, Faith Hill, Patti Loveless....

"Randy is a multi-talented instrumentalist AND singer who effortlessly does the job of at least 3 people at one time. When I first saw him perform, I kept asking myself how can someone learn so much in only one lifetime. He's a blessed and gifted friend!!!"

~ Dane Bryant - Keyboard Player & Music Director - Olivia Newton John, Clint Black, TAKE 6....

"Randy Smith, a.k.a. The Pocket Protector, is the kind of player artists love to work with. Always sensitive to the singer, he's a passionate & versatile musician who plays with soul and draws from some of the most inspiring influences in modern music. He is also an uplifting human being because you know he has his priorities straight. I'll go further and say we often looked to Randy as kind of a spiritual rock in our band all the while bringing the best he had every night as a player and vocalist. Thank you, Randy!!"