Jan Smit (singer)

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Jan Smit
Smit performing in 2017
Background information
Birth name	Johannes Harco Smit
Also known as	Jantje Smit
Born	(1985-12-31) 31 December 1985 (age 38)
Origin	Volendam, The Netherlands
Genres	Pop, schlager, palingsound
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	1996–present
Website	www.jansmit.com

Jan Smit (born 31 December 1985) is a Dutch singer, television host, and actor. Smit mostly sings songs in the Dutch language, in a genre known as palingsound. In addition to his solo career, in 2015 Smit joined the schlager trio KLUBBB3, and in 2017 The Toppers. As a TV presenter, he has worked on programs like the Beste Zangers (Best Singers in the Netherlands) and Sterren Muziekfeest op het Plein (Music Festival on the square.) Since 1999, Smit has been serving as an ambassador for the SOS Children's Villages.