Valerie Smith is an artist many folks aren't familiar with, but they should be.

In this current age of 'rap country', 'hick-hop' and classic rock being pushed as country music, Valerie is a fresh voice with a real country music sound.

At KXRB (as you know) we play all the legendary artists and songs, from the Hank's to Buck to Cash to all of the rest of the Hall of Famer's.  Willie? Waylon? George and George?  Yes, they all play here.

And the good news is, there IS true country music being recorded and released.  And that's where Valerie Smith comes in.

We've been playing her great version of 'Just As Long As You Love Me', and now give a listen to 'Where I Used To Have A Heart'.  Oh, and pay attention to the beautiful background, too.

Why...it's the Badlands of good 'ol South Dakota!

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