Lance Smith

Lance Smith, once hailed as the "face of CMT" by a generation of country music fans, is a Nashville native who began his career pursuing acting. In the early 2000s, a unique opportunity arose during one of the highest-grossing music tours in the country, which led Lance to discover a new path in the entertainment industry. As the emcee of the Dixie Chicks’ Fly tour, he performed in front of an average of 15,000 people per night across 92 shows nationwide. This experience captured the attention of executives at VIACOM and CMT, propelling Lance into the spotlight and making him a household name among country music audiences.

After ten years, over a thousand hosted shows, and countless celebrity interviews, Lance left CMT to explore new opportunities. He hosted the first season of The Weather Channel's Weathering Disaster before moving to Orlando, Florida, where he became an anchor on the nationally syndicated morning show The Daily Buzz. On The Daily Buzz, Lance found his voice in the show's irreverent style, writing and producing highly praised editorial commentaries, and discovering his passion for working behind the camera.

Following a successful 20+ year career in television hosting, which included a few notable film roles, Lance transitioned to the director’s chair. His first feature film, aptly titled A Time For Every Purpose, is a gritty, faith-based drama that he co-wrote. Released in October 2023 and distributed by Freestyle Digital Media, the film is available for rent on all major SVOD platforms, including Amazon, Apple, and Google.

To further his directing career, Lance recently concluded a nine-season tenure as the game-day host for the Tennessee Titans, during which he also co-hosted six seasons of the weekly show Titans Blitz alongside legendary NFL running back Eddie George.

Currently residing in Orlando, FL, Lance writes, produces, and directs commercial and feature film projects. He also teaches acting, returning to his first love in the profession.