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Initially billed as a gospel artist, Paden Smith released his debut original album, Just Breathe, in 2008. The title track landed a coveted spot on the soundtrack of the Christian film, Once Upon A Summer. Eventually, while filming a military tribute music video for the song, I'll Move On, he decided to serve his country and enlisted in the United States Navy in 2010.
A proud member of the LGBT+ community, Paden experienced some pushback in the gospel music industry and felt strongly that he needed to be able to express himself as freely and authentically as possible as an artist. Steeped in country music from a young age, he has pivoted to the country pop genre with the hopes of spreading a message of inclusivity and helping to diversify the country music landscape by drawing on his personal experiences.
Still serving in the military, he continues to write new music as Paden Malachi for his upcoming country pop album, drawing inspiration from the sounds of his childhood. Learn more at padenmalachi.com
A proud member of the LGBT+ community, Paden experienced some pushback in the gospel music industry and felt strongly that he needed to be able to express himself as freely and authentically as possible as an artist. Steeped in country music from a young age, he has pivoted to the country pop genre with the hopes of spreading a message of inclusivity and helping to diversify the country music landscape by drawing on his personal experiences.
Still serving in the military, he continues to write new music as Paden Malachi for his upcoming country pop album, drawing inspiration from the sounds of his childhood. Learn more at padenmalachi.com
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