Hi folks,

I wanted to let you know that, beginning in January 2027, I’ll be stepping away from touring for six months. During that time, I also won’t be booking any future dates.

Don’t be alarmed! I’m not sick, nor am I contemplating life in a monastery. I simply need some time to reflect on how much longer, and in what way, I want to continue doing what I’ve been doing for 60+ years.

Thank you for your understanding and your continued support throughout this long, sometimes crazy, and still wonderful journey. It means the world to me.

Lots of shows between now and next January. Hope to see you out there.

Chris

Press Release from Signature Sounds Recordings

Northampton, MA—On March 15, The Singers, directed by Sam A. Davis, won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film. Starring Chris Smither, Mike Young, and Judah Kelly, The Singers, inspired by the 19th century Russian story by Ivan Turgenev, tells the story of an impromptu singing contest at a dive bar that turns a lonely night into a soul-baring moment of shared harmony. The Singers is streaming now on Netflix.

On being part of the film, Smither reflects, “Making the film was wild. I think my manager got an email from the team, had a phone call with producer Jack Piatt to see if this was a real thing or not, let me know that she had a feeling about this one, and I was on a plane to LA – all in three days. I was on set at an old Moose Lodge bar for a total of 4 days. Watching Sam direct and operate the camera was great. The whole crew was on it. It was a fantastic time. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.”

Read the full press release

Congratuations to the entire cast and crew of The Singers, winner of the 2026 Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film! (Chris had a wonderful time at the awards ceremony.) 

If you haven’t seen it yet, the film is now available to watch on Netflix. 

Unfortunately, Chris has had to cancel this weekend’s scheduled shows, as he’s not quite recovered from last week’s illness. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who’s able to attend the rescheduled shows at The Turning Point, City Winery Boston, One Longfellow Square, and Levon Helm Studios (details on the Concerts page). If you’re not able to make the new dates, we appreciate your patience and understanding; please contact the venue for further instructions/options.

Watch a new video of Chris and the Motivators on the Music Alone Sessions. 

Watch a Filmwax TV interview with Chris and Jack Piatt, producer of the film The Singers.  

The latest album, All About the Bones is now available on VINYL. We’ve done a limited run of signed albums, for you to spin on your turntable, and when they sell out, that’s it. Pre-order in the online store.