Jan Smit (singer)

Jan Smit
Smit in 2022
Background information
Also known asJantje Smit
Born
Johannes Harco Smit

(1985-12-31) 31 December 1985
OriginVolendam, The Netherlands
GenresPop, schlager, palingsound
OccupationSinger
Years active1996–present
Websitewww.jansmit.com
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Jan Smit (born 31 December 1985) is a Dutch singer, television host, and actor. Smit mostly sings songs in the Dutch language, in a genre known as palingsound. In addition to his solo career, in 2015 Smit joined the schlager trio Klubbb3, and in 2017 the Toppers. As a TV presenter, he has worked on programs like the Beste Zangers (Best Singers in the Netherlands) and Sterren Muziekfeest op het Plein (Music Festival on the square.) Since 1999, Smit has been serving as an ambassador for the SOS Children's Villages.