Ruby is a prodigy violinist and singer/songwriter based in Austin, TX.
Smith’s list of accolades is astounding – boasting a steady stream of awards from the title of youngest person to play the Grand Ole Opry to touring as lead violinist for artists like Willie Nelson, Lady Gaga, Blues Traveler, Wu Tang Clan, and performing alongside acts like Sheryl Crow & ZZ Top.
Since fronting her own project, she has received the prestigious Black Fret grant, played such stages as Lollapalooza and ACL Festival, and written music with some of the top platinum and gold record holding producers.
With her combination of extraordinary musical abilities, breathtaking vocals, and hooky choruses, she is creating a new sound that breaches the limits of musicianship in modern day pop music.

Willie Nelson: "She makes the violin sing. I love her!"

Lady Gaga: "I never knew someone could shred a fiddle like that."

Marty Stuart: "She can melt a rock."

Ray Benson: "She was a wonderfully talented kid who is now a wonderfully talented woman. I saw her and I just knew."

John Popper: "She is inimitable."