Viral Songwriter and Performer Maiah Manser Tells the Story of How “With A Smile” Blew Up

What do you think your life would be like if a song clip you released on one particular afternoon exploded and went viral? What would you do next if millions and millions of people were seeing your video, hearing your voice, and reaching out to you through the internet?

Well, longtime independent vocalist and songwriter Maiah Manser had to answer each and every one of those questions recently when her life got flipped upside down thanks to the great amount of attention on her newest single, “With A Smile.”

We caught up with Manser, who has a big, beautiful singing voice and an even bigger, brighter future after signing with Arista Records. She answered our burning questions—like what’s it like to garner millions of views on TikTok alone?