ELAINA SMITH She may only be 4'11, but Elaina D. Smith has become one of the biggest presences in country radio. She has spent the last decade bringing Nashville to her audience across the country and internationally.

Getting her start in entertainment at the iconic Entertainment Tonight and The Insider in Los Angeles, Elaina found her true passion, radio, by joining a morning show in San Diego. Later, moving to the other side of the country for a morning show in Florida and fine tuning her skills. But soon, without hesitation, Elaina made the move to Nashville and into country music. Very quickly she was in love with the community, the artists and the passionate listeners. She’s now come full circle with her voice heard on both coasts, as well as a very hungry audience internationally on Absolute Radio in the UK.

Elaina is a CMA Nominee, winner of an ACM Award and multiple Gracie Awards. She is an active member of the industry, providing her time and resources to multiple organizations. Some highlights include being a Lifting Lives board member, working on multiple Diversity and Inclusion Task Forces, being the voice of the ACM Awards, People’s Choice Country Awards, ACM Honors, and the Alliance for Women in Media’s Gracie Awards, and working closely with the Country Radio Seminar moderating panels and hosting.

As a global radio star, Elaina can also be seen hosting Red Carpets, on stage introducing Country’s biggest artists, and even playing herself on episodes of the hit tv show Nashville.

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