Personal Life
Smith is married to Deborah "Debbie" Kay Davis (b. 1958) and has five children: Ryan Whitaker, Whitney Katherine Smith-Mooring (married to Jack Mooring (of the band Leeland)), Tyler Michael (keyboard player for the United Tour), Anna Elizabeth and Emily Allison. He resides in the Nashville suburbs and spends time at the Smith family farm.
Alderson-Broaddus College awarded Smith the degree Doctor of Music honoris causa in 1992.
Smith is the founding pastor of New River Fellowship in Franklin, Tennessee, where he was the lead pastor from 2006 to 2008. Currently Smith and his wife remain involved members of the church.
Smith supports the Republican Party, and is personal friends with several prominent Republicans, including former President George W. Bush.
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