Ernest (singer)

Ernest
Ernest performing in November 2025
Background information
Born
Ernest Keith Smith

(1992-01-11) January 11, 1992
GenresCountry
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2017–present
LabelBig Loud
Websiteernestofficial.com

Ernest Keith Smith, (born January 11, 1992) known mononymously as Ernest (stylized as ERNEST), is an American country music singer-songwriter. He has released three studio albums: Locals Only (2019), Flower Shops (The Album) (2022), and Nashville, Tennessee (2024). He has also written songs recorded by Morgan Wallen, Jake Owen, Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett, Chris Lane, and Jelly Roll. His songs are produced by Joey Moi.