Lance Smith is an American actor and media personality, who, for eight years, was the host of CMT's Top Twenty Countdown. He is also the author of the children's book, ''The Old Man and the Cat." Smith had also hosted CMT's short-lived series "Got Me In With The Band," and a plethora of other various CMT specials, including award pre-shows and CMT's Spring Break concert specials.
Early life
Lance Smith was born David Lance Smith in Alabama on September 27, 1978. He moved all over as a child, but settled in Franklin, Tennessee. Smith's interest in acting was first evident in church with a performance in "The Passion Play," that gave him an audience of thousands of people. Soon after high school graduation, Smith moved from his home of Franklin, Tennessee to Los Angeles, eventually becoming an extra on many television sitcoms. He then landed acting roles in country music-related jobs, which would foreshadow his Country Music Television career, starring in a trio of country music videos, with two featuring him as the lead male. Then he landed an audition with some country music superstars.
Career
Smith landed a six-month job as a host for The Dixie Chicks' "Fly" tour, along with Nathan Blackburn on MTV's The Real World, entertaining tens of thousands of people each night between acts. Soon after the tour ended, Smith landed an interview with Country Music Television to be their first video jockey. Lance was CMT's first-ever VJ, joining CMT on April 28, 2001, as the host of CMT's new request show, CMT Most Wanted Live. Smith moved over to Top 20 Countdown in December 2001, as well as hosting other CMT specials, remaining a fan favorite. Smith was the host of CMT's second season of Can You Duet which aired on CMT in June 2009. In November 2009, it was announced that Lance would leave CMT and the Top 20 Countdown at the end of the year and return to acting. On August 6, 2012, Lance joined the program, The Daily Buzz, alongside actorCharles Divins; veteran TV anchor Lisa Spooner; and radio personality Jessica Reyes, replacing Andy Campbell, Mitch English, and Kia Malone, thus being the new on-air team. Original co-host Andrea Jackson remains with the program, though now serves as a technology expert and correspondent for the GalTime feature segments. In July 2015, the Studio 18 Podcast launched with Smith as its primary host. Lance is also currently employed by the Tennessee Titans football organization. He hosts the local weekly TV program "Titans Blitz" with former Titans running back Eddie George as well as provides game day promotions and highlights during Titans home games.
Personal life
Smith currently resides in Orlando, Florida. Smith is an avid Tennessee Titans fan.
