Erik Smallwood is a seasoned singer-songwriter and performer from Muscle Shoals, Alabama — a town known for shaping legendary music and shaping his own musical roots. With over two decades of experience, Erik’s blend of Southern rock, and soul-infused country carries an unmistakable authenticity rooted in both life experience and faith.

Erik’s music tells real stories — of brokenness and redemption, wandering and coming home — all anchored in the hope he’s found in Jesus. Whether he’s performing in a packed venue, opening for national acts like the late Joe Diffie, Jason Isbell, David Allan Coe, David Lee Murphy, Gary Nichols (formerly of The Steeldrivers), Third Day, and Shooter Jennings, or leading a stripped-down acoustic set, Erik brings a raw honesty that connects deeply with listeners.

Over the years, he’s earned critical acclaim and peer respect, with honors including Up and Coming Magazine’s Best Entertainer, six Carolina Music Award nominations (winning Best Country Male in 2012), and four Alabama Music Award nominations (Best Country Male, 2017). His music has been featured in independent films and nonprofit projects, and his performances span from churches and coffeehouses to major festivals and everything in between.

At the heart of it all is a simple mission: to write and share music that reflects truth, inspires hope, and reminds people they’re not alone. Erik’s voice — both in word and in song — points to grace, grit, and the God who never gives up on us.