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Handsome and The Humbles' singer embraces Texas life

Josh Smith performs live in the KETR Studios
Credit: Matt Meinke
Josh Smith performs live in the KETR Studios

Josh Smith, the singer and primary songwriter for the band Handsome and The Humbles, has previously lived in New York State and Tennessee, but in recent years has found a love for The Lone Star State after moving to Denton. During a visit to KETR he explained how his band, most of whom still live in Knoxville Tennessee, works with him being based so far away, as well as his appreciation for non-commercial radio, and his belief that the food is just better down Texas way.

Josh Smith of Handsome and The Humbles interviewed on Notably Texan (aired Sept. 24, 2025)

The entire Handsome and The Humbles Draw Some Blood album is available for streaming on Spotify and on Youtube. For details on the band, and Texas performances by Josh Smith and special guests, visit the Handsome and The Humbles website.

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Born in Dallas, Texas, Matt moved to the Sulphur Springs area in 1990 and settled in Commerce shortly thereafter. Having dreamed of working in radio since childhood, he began working at KETR while taking Radio-Television courses at Texas A&M University-Commerce in 1993. Matt has transitioned from a part-time worker and pupil of KETR, to the station’s Chief Announcer/Producer and supervisor of student broadcasters. A familiar voice of 88-9 KETR, Matt has hosted such shows as The Late Nite Lion, and can currently be heard as host of Notably Texan.
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