Smalltown Poets

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Snapshot:: A Group with 4 releases, and credited once on others' music. No members known.

Smalltown Poets is a Christian rock band formed in 1996. It was formed in Atlanta, Georgia by high school friends Michael Johnston (guitars/vocals), Danny Stephens (keyboards), Byron Goggin (drums), Kevin Breuner (guitar), and Miguel DeJesus (bass).

Smalltown Poets achieved recognition with their eponymous first album, released on Ardent Records in 1997. This release earned the band a Grammy nomination (Best Gospel Rock Album) and numerous Dove Award nominations. Despite line-up changes, the band has managed to stay active for more than ten years, releasing three albums on Ardent Records and one on BEC Recordings. The band is currently on hiatus after their fourth studio album called It's Later Than It's Ever Been.

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