Songwriters from Arkansas

Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne-Yo ( ), is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Regarded as a preeminent figure in 2000s R&B music, he is the recipient of numerous accolades, including three Grammy Awards. He gained recognition for his songwriting abilities following the success of his first major credit, Mario's 2004 single "Let Me Love You". Its release prompted a meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam's then-president Jay-Z, resulting in a contract in which he released four studio albums, each of which spawned hit songs.

American singer

American musician

American singer-songwriter (1948–2022)

American pianist and singer (1923-2018)

American rockabilly guitarist and singer (1929–2017)

American blues guitarist and singer

American blues singer and harmonica player (1932–2021)

American electric Texas blues and soul blues musician (1936-1994)

American songwriter, arranger, record producer and trumpet player (1921-1991)

American music producer, arranger, songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist (1939-2018)

American Chicago blues singer, harmonicist and songwriter (1921–1990)

American singer

American musician (1919–1977)

American musical artist and executive

American musician

American blues musician

American blues guitarist and singer

American record producer and songwriter