Von Smith is in the top 36 contestants on FOX’s “American Idol 8.” Von Smith auditioned in Kansas City, Missouri. Von Smith sang “Over the Rainbow” for his audition. All four judges voted yes to send Von Smith to Hollywood.
Von Smith is a student who plays piano and is fluent in Spanish. Von Smith’s other hobbies include dancing, acting and songwriting. Von Smith currently lives in Greenwood, Missouri but is from Kansas City, Missouri. Von Smith is 22 years old.
He gained some success via his YouTube videos. These garnered him national attention, which led to an appearance on The View on 27 February 2007. Soon thereafter he was offered, and eventually signed, a recording contract with Kon Live Distribution.
Other Information
- Birth name: Vaughn Lee Smith
- Born: June 15, 1986
- Birth place: Kansas City, Missouri, Missouri, United States
- Hometown: Kansas City, MO
- Origin: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
- Genres): Pop, R&B
- Occupations: Singer, songwriter
- Years active: 2006 – present
- Label: Kon Live Distribution (2006-2008)










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