ION INDIE MAGAZINE January 2016, Volume 20 | Page 87

Selah performed at the First Baptist Church in Greeneville, TN. “Green-ville with an E,” Amy Perry said-as the musicians approached the stage on December 6, 2015. Each member in this band has their
individual successes, and success as Selah together.
Getting to know the band members:
Todd Smith
Todd is a singer and founding member of the contemporary
Christian music band Selah. Smith remains an original
member, since its founding in 1997. Smith grew up the son
of missionaries in Zaire, Africa, in a home built by his
grandparents, who had been missionaries to the continent
since the 1930s. His grandfather worked as a dentist in the
United States, before moving to Zaire. Smith's father was
born in Africa, but later moved to Detroit, Michigan. Both
Smith's grandparents died in Africa.
Todd gives credit for his music career to his missionary
upbringing. "I've been singing in front of people since I was
three," he said. "My parents are missionaries. When we
came back to the United States, we had to visit each church that sponsored us. That was a good training
ground."

Smith also worked on a solo project. His debut album “Alive” was released on August 10, 2004, with
CURB RECORDS. The album steered from the common sound Selah offered--better known for well
integrated harmonies, singing hymns and melodic ballads. A passion for the sound of Rock music was