Brad Smith is a full blood Cherokee and an adopted Hopi. He is rightfully proud of his Native American heritage. His Indian name is Pakwa. Which means, “bullfrog singing in the night.” As quaint as that is his singing outshines his name. Brad has one of the finest bass voices in Gospel Music. Many bass singers can sing low but few do it with the style and feeling of Brad Smith. Brad has a long and successful career with the Impacts of Louisville, Kentucky. They toured nationally and had an extensive and loyal following. Brad also was a member of the Southmen, the Blackwoods, and the Speers and even spent some time with the Statesmen.