Whether ministering with widely diverse Christian fellowships (cathedra, churches and country chapels), picking backstage at Nashville’s Grand Ol’ Opry, jamming in the family pubs of Ireland or performing in leading American university concert halls, multi-styled, award winning, Nashville recording guitarist Charles David Smart’s joy for Jesus is shown through his music with passion and energy.• 2010 King Cat Christian Music Award Nominee (Best Instrumentalist)• 2008 Film Composer: Baby Sophie and Friends• 2008 Kansas City Christian Music Association Award Instrumentalist of the Year• 2007 Kansas City Christian Music Association Award Instrumentalist of the Year• 2005 Kansas Federation of Music Clubs’ Musician of the Year, Dave has performed throughout the USA, Canada and Europe sharing the platform with internationally renown artists including: contemporary Christian artists (GMA Dove Award recipients) Phillips, Craig and Dean; First Call; NewSong; Larnel Harris; (CMA Country Music Hall of Fame member) Roy Clark; and (jazz legends) Pat Methany and Clark Terry. As a composer/songwriter, David has premiered works with film production, sanctuary choirs, children‘s groups, instrumental ensembles, and soloists.