Premiere Networks and award-winning broadcast radio legend Patty Steele announced the launch of “The Backstory with Patty Steele” podcast. Listen to the trailer now on the iHeartRadio app or anywhere podcasts are heard.
The Backstory with Patty Steele is a bi-weekly short-form podcast featuring Patty Steele as she enlightens and entertains listeners with a journey through pivotal moments in history and pop culture. In each episode, Steele takes listeners beyond the surface of the big stories everyone knows to discover the fascinating lesser-known stories that shed light on the big picture. Some of the stories include a look at the world-famous architect and the mass murders that took place at his home; how bathing suits went from 30 pounds of wet wool to the thong; the original Olympics with athletes competing completely in the nude; and an iconic inventor who actually stole his masterpiece.
“The Backstory with Patty Steele” launches July...
The Backstory with Patty Steele is a bi-weekly short-form podcast featuring Patty Steele as she enlightens and entertains listeners with a journey through pivotal moments in history and pop culture. In each episode, Steele takes listeners beyond the surface of the big stories everyone knows to discover the fascinating lesser-known stories that shed light on the big picture. Some of the stories include a look at the world-famous architect and the mass murders that took place at his home; how bathing suits went from 30 pounds of wet wool to the thong; the original Olympics with athletes competing completely in the nude; and an iconic inventor who actually stole his masterpiece.
“The Backstory with Patty Steele” launches July...
- 7/31/2023
- Podnews.net
Granger Smith didn’t take his big life change lightly.
In an interview with Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante, the singer and preacher opened up about his decision to retire from country music to focus on his ministry.
Read More: Granger Smith Reveals When He Knew He Wanted To Retire From Music: ‘My Passion Was Slowly Decreasing’
Smith announced his retirement earlier this month in an Instagram message, explaining to fans, “Being a musician was never a prison, but this is a new passion, a new focus, a new direction that I believe is going to allow me to focus more on individual people and their lives, which is ultimately why I started music touring in the very beginning.”
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In his conversation with Et Canada, Smith said that despite personally feeling the need to give up music to serve God,...
In an interview with Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante, the singer and preacher opened up about his decision to retire from country music to focus on his ministry.
Read More: Granger Smith Reveals When He Knew He Wanted To Retire From Music: ‘My Passion Was Slowly Decreasing’
Smith announced his retirement earlier this month in an Instagram message, explaining to fans, “Being a musician was never a prison, but this is a new passion, a new focus, a new direction that I believe is going to allow me to focus more on individual people and their lives, which is ultimately why I started music touring in the very beginning.”
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In his conversation with Et Canada, Smith said that despite personally feeling the need to give up music to serve God,...
- 4/26/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Granger Smith was thinking about retiring from music for months before his recent announcement.
The country singer took to Instagram earlier this month to confirm he’d be taking a step back from music to pursue ministry and serve his family’s church.
During a chat with Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante, Smith said of how long he’d been thinking about retiring, “I probably knew for sure around October 2022. So I had a long time to think about it. And the longer the time went by, the more sure I was of it. And then probably around New Year’s… I knew it’s time to tell the band, time to tell the crew and start the ball rolling.”
Read More: Country Singer Granger Smith Announces Retirement From Music To ‘Pursue Ministry’: ‘Hopeful About The New Chapter’
Bustamante mentioned whether he’d been thinking he’d have to...
The country singer took to Instagram earlier this month to confirm he’d be taking a step back from music to pursue ministry and serve his family’s church.
During a chat with Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante, Smith said of how long he’d been thinking about retiring, “I probably knew for sure around October 2022. So I had a long time to think about it. And the longer the time went by, the more sure I was of it. And then probably around New Year’s… I knew it’s time to tell the band, time to tell the crew and start the ball rolling.”
Read More: Country Singer Granger Smith Announces Retirement From Music To ‘Pursue Ministry’: ‘Hopeful About The New Chapter’
Bustamante mentioned whether he’d been thinking he’d have to...
- 4/26/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Granger Smith has found a new calling.
The country singer revealed on Tuesday that he will be retiring from music after this summer.
He announced the news on Instagram with a post captioned, “This message is so difficult to post. The words for this caption are so hard to find.”
Read More: Amber Smith, Wife Of Country Star Granger Smith, Forgives Those Who Made Hurtful Comments After Their Son’s Death
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“Not because I don’t believe in the truth of them, but because this marks the end of the longest era in my life! Touring…24 years of it,” he continued. “This summer will be my last tour. I am so encouraged and hopeful and excited and joyful about the next chapter, but to a large extent, I have no idea what it will look like.”
He added,...
The country singer revealed on Tuesday that he will be retiring from music after this summer.
He announced the news on Instagram with a post captioned, “This message is so difficult to post. The words for this caption are so hard to find.”
Read More: Amber Smith, Wife Of Country Star Granger Smith, Forgives Those Who Made Hurtful Comments After Their Son’s Death
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“Not because I don’t believe in the truth of them, but because this marks the end of the longest era in my life! Touring…24 years of it,” he continued. “This summer will be my last tour. I am so encouraged and hopeful and excited and joyful about the next chapter, but to a large extent, I have no idea what it will look like.”
He added,...
- 4/11/2023
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
Liberated Syndication Inc. (“Libsyn”), the leading all-in-one podcasting platform for creators and advertisers, today announced a strategic deal between Libsyn’s AdvertiseCast, the industry’s premier podcast advertising marketplace that connects advertisers with podcasters, and Backyard Ventures, a full-service partnerships business for creators. The collaboration is designed to ensure Backyard Ventures’ roster of creators maximize the full potential of their content with the addition of Libsyn’s Automatic Ads, a programmatic advertising solution.
Austin-based Backyard Ventures specializes in connecting its clients with premium brand partners. The company supports brand development and revenue generation across podcasts, social media, video, and newsletters, and represents such notable podcast creators as Ryan Holiday, A Little Bit Culty, Boss Babe Podcast, Chasing Excellence, and Granger Smith. The Libsyn partnership enables those creators to access the flexibility and speed of programmatic buying and build a revenue stream from their podcast with little to no additional effort.
Austin-based Backyard Ventures specializes in connecting its clients with premium brand partners. The company supports brand development and revenue generation across podcasts, social media, video, and newsletters, and represents such notable podcast creators as Ryan Holiday, A Little Bit Culty, Boss Babe Podcast, Chasing Excellence, and Granger Smith. The Libsyn partnership enables those creators to access the flexibility and speed of programmatic buying and build a revenue stream from their podcast with little to no additional effort.
- 3/15/2023
- Podnews.net
After Amber and Granger Smith lost their 3-year-old son, River, to a drowning accident in 2019, they never imagined they'd have another baby. The stars, who also share 9-year-old London and 7-year-old Lincoln, just welcomed baby boy Maverick Beckham Smith on Aug. 20. But for months after River's death, they thought they were done having kids. "After the accident, Granger said, 'Do you think you would ever want to have another baby?'" Amber, 39, recounted in a new video on Aug. 26. "'No,' I said. 'Absolutely not. I can't. No way.'" She explained her...
- 8/27/2021
- E! Online
Amber Smith is calling out the people who sent "hurtful" messages following the death of her son River. On Tuesday, Aug. 24, Amber, who recently welcomed a baby boy, wrote on her Instagram Story that she and husband Granger Smith frequently receive hateful messages from social media users. "I never like to give these people more attention than they deserve, but it's just a reminder that we live in a dark world," she explained, "where people judge one another, and say the most hurtful, cruel things." She added, "Please think before you type or speak your opinion." Amber included screenshots of the messages she recently received, including one that...
- 8/24/2021
- E! Online
Granger Smith and Amber Smith have welcomed a new child after losing their son more than two years ago. The country music singer's wife gave birth to a baby boy, Maverick Beckham Smith, on Friday, Aug. 20. "He's here! Wow…so many emotions," the proud dad wrote on Instagram. "Maverick Beckham Smith made his debut today. He and @amberemilysmith are doing great." He joins big sister London Smith, 9, and brother Lincoln Smith, 7, and his name honors their late brother River Kelly Smith, who died in a drowning accident at the family's home at age 3. "We went back and forth with, 'Should we do middle name Kelly or middle name River or any...
- 8/20/2021
- E! Online
Granger Smith and his pregnant wife Amber Smith are revealing the name of their baby boy. The couple, who are expecting a little one in three months, shared the moniker in a YouTube video on May 11. As a tribute to their late son River Kelly Smith, who died in a tragic drowning accident at the age of 3 in 2019, Granger and Amber have decided to name their baby Maverick Beckham Smith. In terms of the first name, Amber explained it was important to her to have it include the letters R, I and V in honor of Riv. "We went back and forth with, 'Should we do middle name Kelly or middle name River or any of that?'" she said. "I wanted Riv to be a part of it, of his first name. I wanted this...
- 5/13/2021
- E! Online
Granger Smith and wife Amber are celebrating the newest addition to their family after experiencing unimaginable heartbreak. The 41-year-old country singer and his spouse, 39, both took to Instagram on Thursday, March 11 to announce they are expecting a baby boy in August 2021. The news comes 21 months after the couple's 3-year-old son River died in a tragic drowning accident in June 2019. The couple also share 7-year-old son Lincoln and 9-year-old daughter London. "We're pregnant," Granger wrote on March 11. "I don't have many words for this video. Life isn't perfect. Sometimes it's beat up and broken but it's Never hopeless. God promises...
- 3/12/2021
- E! Online
Granger Smith “doesn’t have the words” to share the news of his and wife Amber’s pregnancy announcement so he posted a video instead. Sharing the very emotional video, the country star captioned it, “We’re pregnant. I don’t have many words for this video. Life isn’t perfect. Sometimes it’s beat up and broken but it’s Never...
- 3/12/2021
- by Jamie Samhan
- ET Canada
Thomas Rhett will return to the concert stage in front of a live audience for three socially-distanced shows at Billy Bob’s, the Fort Worth, Texas, honky-tonk. Rhett’s full-band gigs are set for May 6th through 8th and follow five shows by Miranda Lambert at the venue.
“Man, it feels good to say this,” Rhett wrote in announcing the concerts on Instagram. “We are able to do these very special shows because capacity will be limited and socially distanced, and Billy Bob’s will have strict Covid protocols in place.
“Man, it feels good to say this,” Rhett wrote in announcing the concerts on Instagram. “We are able to do these very special shows because capacity will be limited and socially distanced, and Billy Bob’s will have strict Covid protocols in place.
- 2/24/2021
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Miranda Lambert will return to the concert stage in front of a live audience for three shows at the legendary Fort Worth, Texas, honky-tonk Billy Bob’s. The gigs, set for April 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, mark Lambert’s first concerts since the pandemic took hold in March 2020.
“First concert in over a year. Texas, I can’t wait to come home,” Lambert wrote on Instagram in announcing the residency, adding that Covid safety measures will be in effect. “We’re doing this safely and right. Show will be reduced...
“First concert in over a year. Texas, I can’t wait to come home,” Lambert wrote on Instagram in announcing the residency, adding that Covid safety measures will be in effect. “We’re doing this safely and right. Show will be reduced...
- 2/8/2021
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Carrie Underwood was the top honoree at Wednesday night’s fan-voted CMT Music Awards, winning the climactic video of the year honor as well as female video of the year for “Drinking Alone.”
Gabby Barrett, whose crossover hit “I Hope” went No. 1 at country earlier this year and just topped the Hot AC chart this week, won breakthrough video of the year. Accepting from home like most of the honorees, she mimed “holding my fake trophy” and noted that “this is my first time receiving a television award.” Barrett’s award was presented, remotely, by Taylor Swift, who’d picked up the same trophy 13 years earlier.
Accepting for collaborative video of the year for “Nobody But You,” Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani toasted one another and looked the model of domestic fireside tranquility. “I love you so much,” said Shelton. “I love you so much,” responded Stefani, who admitted that...
Gabby Barrett, whose crossover hit “I Hope” went No. 1 at country earlier this year and just topped the Hot AC chart this week, won breakthrough video of the year. Accepting from home like most of the honorees, she mimed “holding my fake trophy” and noted that “this is my first time receiving a television award.” Barrett’s award was presented, remotely, by Taylor Swift, who’d picked up the same trophy 13 years earlier.
Accepting for collaborative video of the year for “Nobody But You,” Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani toasted one another and looked the model of domestic fireside tranquility. “I love you so much,” said Shelton. “I love you so much,” responded Stefani, who admitted that...
- 10/22/2020
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
Carrie Underwood was the big winner at the 2020 CMT Music Awards with her two victories. And with those trophies she extended a few of her records. Her Video of the Year win for “Drinking Alone” was her eighth in that category, more than any other artist. She also won Female Video of the Year for that song, and that was her eighth victory in that race too — also a record. And with 22 wins in her career, she’s the most awarded artist of all time at the CMT Awards. Check out the complete list of winners here.
Despite Underwood’s past dominance at these awards we had given Luke Combs the slight edge to win Video of the Year for “Beer Never Broke My Heart.” Alas, Combs was shut out of his three nominations as he was also upset for Male Video of the Year, which went to Luke Bryan for “One Margarita.
Despite Underwood’s past dominance at these awards we had given Luke Combs the slight edge to win Video of the Year for “Beer Never Broke My Heart.” Alas, Combs was shut out of his three nominations as he was also upset for Male Video of the Year, which went to Luke Bryan for “One Margarita.
- 10/22/2020
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The CMT Music Awards celebrated the best in country music videos on Wednesday night. This year, the winners shared the wealth evenly: only Carrie Underwood was a repeat winner, taking home the top prize of Video of the Year and a trophy for Female Video of the Year, both for “Drinking Alone.” Jennifer Nettles also won the inaugural CMT Equal Play Award, while Granger Smith won Quarantine Video of the Year. All winners were selected by fans via online voting. Here’s the complete list of winners:
Video of the...
Video of the...
- 10/22/2020
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
The Country Music Association has revealed a lineup for its “Cma Summer Stay-Cay” livestream event July 1, and while the webcast is not officially a replacement for this year’s canceled Cma Festival, it does appear as if the org has attempted to pack nearly an entire fest’s worth of programming into one night.
While there won’t be any full sets to replicate what would have gone down at the festival (which was scheduled for early June before being canceled on account of the pandemic at the end of March), more than 30 performances are promised to be in the offing. Among the performers: Luke Combs, Brothers Osborne, Ingrid Andress, Lady A, Cole Swindell, Brett Young, Chris Janson, Brett Eldredge, Scotty McCreery, Jon Pardi, Maddie & Tae and Tenille Townes. Duets will be featured between Carly Pearce and Lee Brice, Jimmie Allen and Lanco, and Kassi Ashton and Jordan Davis. A...
While there won’t be any full sets to replicate what would have gone down at the festival (which was scheduled for early June before being canceled on account of the pandemic at the end of March), more than 30 performances are promised to be in the offing. Among the performers: Luke Combs, Brothers Osborne, Ingrid Andress, Lady A, Cole Swindell, Brett Young, Chris Janson, Brett Eldredge, Scotty McCreery, Jon Pardi, Maddie & Tae and Tenille Townes. Duets will be featured between Carly Pearce and Lee Brice, Jimmie Allen and Lanco, and Kassi Ashton and Jordan Davis. A...
- 6/25/2020
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
The hit A&e show “Duck Dynasty” has a new home: Fox Nation.
Fox News’ on-demand streaming service is rolling out adventure-based programming for subscribers in June, starting with seasons one through six streaming on June 1. On June 15, seasons seven through 11 will start streaming.
On June 8, the platform will start streaming a new original outdoor lifestyle series hosted by Fox News contributor and retired Staff Sergeant Johnny “Joey” Jones, who typically offers political and military analysis on the network. On each of the six episodes of “Fox Nation Outdoors,” Jones will embark on a two-day hunting trip with a special guest. Those include Ted Nugent, retired four-star Marine General Walter Boomer, actor and Ufc star Randy Couture, country music star Granger Smith and Nascar’s Kurt Busch and Richard Childress.
Also Read: Fox Nation Celebrates First Anniversary of Streaming Platform Full of 'Escapism'
“What we’re seeing is that a traditional...
Fox News’ on-demand streaming service is rolling out adventure-based programming for subscribers in June, starting with seasons one through six streaming on June 1. On June 15, seasons seven through 11 will start streaming.
On June 8, the platform will start streaming a new original outdoor lifestyle series hosted by Fox News contributor and retired Staff Sergeant Johnny “Joey” Jones, who typically offers political and military analysis on the network. On each of the six episodes of “Fox Nation Outdoors,” Jones will embark on a two-day hunting trip with a special guest. Those include Ted Nugent, retired four-star Marine General Walter Boomer, actor and Ufc star Randy Couture, country music star Granger Smith and Nascar’s Kurt Busch and Richard Childress.
Also Read: Fox Nation Celebrates First Anniversary of Streaming Platform Full of 'Escapism'
“What we’re seeing is that a traditional...
- 5/20/2020
- by Lindsey Ellefson
- The Wrap
Fox Nation, the on demand subscription-based streamer, will roll out a new slate of adventure programming for the month of June including the entire series run of A&e’s Duck Dynasty.
Duck Dynasty follows the Robertson family who skyrocketed to fame with their family-owned business, Duck Commander. The first six seasons will be available June 1, seasons 7 through 11 on June 15.
Other June offerings from the Fox-owned Dtc service are Fox Nation Outdoors, hosted by Fox News Channel contributor Johnny “Joey” Jones, and a new season of Fnc host Brian Kilmeade’s historical series What Made America Great. Staff Sergeant Jones, a political and military analyst, joined the network in 2019. The six-part series follows him on a two-day hunting trip with a notable guest each episode, from musician Ted Nugent, to retired four-star Marine General Walter Boomer, actor and Ufc star Randy Couture, country music star Granger Smith and Nascar’s Kurt Busch and Richard Childress.
Duck Dynasty follows the Robertson family who skyrocketed to fame with their family-owned business, Duck Commander. The first six seasons will be available June 1, seasons 7 through 11 on June 15.
Other June offerings from the Fox-owned Dtc service are Fox Nation Outdoors, hosted by Fox News Channel contributor Johnny “Joey” Jones, and a new season of Fnc host Brian Kilmeade’s historical series What Made America Great. Staff Sergeant Jones, a political and military analyst, joined the network in 2019. The six-part series follows him on a two-day hunting trip with a notable guest each episode, from musician Ted Nugent, to retired four-star Marine General Walter Boomer, actor and Ufc star Randy Couture, country music star Granger Smith and Nascar’s Kurt Busch and Richard Childress.
- 5/20/2020
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
It's been 11 months since Granger Smith's 3-year-old son, River Kelly Smith, died in a "tragic drowning accident at home" in Georgetown, Texas. On Thursday, the country music singer's wife, Amber Smith, looked back at a sweet family moment before the child's death. "One year ago. My caption was 'enjoying daddy being home and Texas rain.' Life was good," she wrote alongside an old photo of herself smiling alongside her husband and kids. "No one has a perfect life, but it was pretty dang good. Happy kids, happy marriage, happy hearts. We couldn't have known the storm we would be facing in less than 30 days. Life is unpredictable. Beautiful and terrible things will happen. Life can...
- 5/7/2020
- E! Online
Two people's lives were saved via transplants of organs donated from the late 3-year-old son of country singer Granger Smith. Last month, the musician and wife Amber Smith's youngest of their three children and second son, River Kelly Smith, died in a drowning accident in their pool at the family's Texas home. Granger said his organs would be donated. "We got the letter that our tiny, red-headed hero gave life to 2 adults," Amber wrote on Instagram on Saturday. "A 49-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man. I cried when we opened it. Cried out of sadness & cried out of love." "I've always known I wanted to be a donor if anything were to ever happen...
- 7/13/2019
- E! Online
Granger Smith is one of those individuals that not everyone might know about but is somehow so insanely popular that once you hear his name you won’t be likely to forget about it. The country singer has been tearing up the charts for a while now and considering how popular he’s become it’s amazing that he hasn’t won more awards at this point. But as with many things there’s likely a reason why he has yet to really break through every last barrier put in his way. It’s not for a lack of talent since he has plenty of it,
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- 6/25/2019
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
It's been less than three weeks since Granger Smith's 3-year-old son, River Kelly Smith, died in a tragic drowning accident at their home in Georgetown, Texas. Now, the family is learning how to carry on and get back to "daily life" without the singer's youngest son. Granger's wife, Amber Smith, opened up about this transition in an emotional Instagram post on Sunday. The post showed her daughter London and her son Lincoln standing next to a giant tyrannosaurus rex fossil at the Field Museum in Chicago. Amber explained the family members had decided to make the trip in River's honor. "This dinosaur was discovered in Faith, South Dakota by a woman named Sue. And he died by a...
- 6/24/2019
- E! Online
Granger Smith and his family are holding their heads high in the wake of an inconceivable tragedy. Just two weeks after the country singer and his wife Amber Bartlett lost their 3-year-old son in a drowning accident at their Georgetown, Tex. home, the couple honored River Kelly Smith's memory with an emotional tribute video. Granger and Amber, who married nearly 10 years ago and are also parents to 7-year-old London Smith and 5-year-old Lincoln Smith, spoke candidly about the moment their lives were changed forever on June 6. "It was actually a night just like this and I was outside playing with London," Granger recalled. "We were doing gymnastics in the yard and the boys were...
- 6/20/2019
- E! Online
The story at the heart of “Wild Rose” is one that has been told time and time again, yet director Tom Harper (“The Woman in Black 2”) and screenwriter Nicole Taylor (“Secret Diary of a Call Girl”) weave a stirring, dynamic, and joyously unexpected coming-of-age tale with a potentially star-making performance from lead Jessie Buckley (“Chernobyl”).
After being in prison for a year, Rose-Lynn (Buckley) is ready to pick up right where her life in Glasgow left off. Outfitted with her signature white cowboy boots, her music, and a leather jacket, her first destination is to her boyfriend’s home for a quick romp. It seems like she’s a woman without a care in the world, independent and free, until she ends up at her actual destination: the home of her mother Marion (Julie Walters), who has been raising Rose-Lynn’s five- and eight-year-old children for the past year or so.
After being in prison for a year, Rose-Lynn (Buckley) is ready to pick up right where her life in Glasgow left off. Outfitted with her signature white cowboy boots, her music, and a leather jacket, her first destination is to her boyfriend’s home for a quick romp. It seems like she’s a woman without a care in the world, independent and free, until she ends up at her actual destination: the home of her mother Marion (Julie Walters), who has been raising Rose-Lynn’s five- and eight-year-old children for the past year or so.
- 6/19/2019
- by Yolanda Machado
- The Wrap
Granger Smith is paying tribute to his late son, River Kelly Smith. Earlier this month, the singer took to social media to share the heartbreaking news of his youngest child's death. "I have to deliver unthinkable news. We've lost our youngest son, River Kelly Smith," he wrote in a message to his followers. "Following a tragic accident, and despite doctor's best efforts, he was unable to be revived." Granger went on to share that he and his wife Amber Smith "made the decision to say our last goodbyes and donate his organs so that other children will be given a second chance at life." "Our family is devastated and heartbroken, but we take solace in knowing he is...
- 6/17/2019
- E! Online
Days after Granger Smith shared the devastating news that his 3-year-old son had died following a tragic accident, fellow country star Dierks Bentley dedicated part of his Cma Fest performance to him. Before launching into song, Bentley took a minute during his Nashville event on Saturday to dedicate his hit song “I Hold On” to Smith […]
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- 6/11/2019
- by Kaitlynn Keller
- Uinterview
On Thursday morning, country singer Granger Smith shared the "unthinkable news" that his 3-year-old son, River Kelly Smith, had passed away. "I have to deliver unthinkable news. We've lost our youngest son, River Kelly Smith," the 39-year-old star announced on Instagram and Twitter. "Following a tragic accident, and despite doctor's best efforts, he was unable to be revived." While the "Backroad Song" singer didn't share many details about his son's "tragic accident," a rep for the country star confirmed River's cause of death to People. The 3-year-old "died in a tragic drowning accident at home," a rep told the...
- 6/6/2019
- E! Online
Country singer-songwriter Granger Smith’s youngest son has died at the age of three due to a tragic accident, the musician said in an Instagram post Thursday.
Smith and his wife Amber each posted statements sharing the news, saying that “despite doctor’s best efforts, he was unable to be revived” and that the family is “devastated and heartbroken.” Details of the accident were not given.
“I have to deliver unthinkable news. We’ve lost our youngest son, River Kelly Smith,” the singer wrote. “Following a tragic accident, and despite doctor’s best efforts, he was unable to be revived. Amber and I made the decision to say our last goodbyes and donate his organs so that other children will be given a second chance at life,” the singer wrote.
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“Our family is devastated and heartbroken,...
Smith and his wife Amber each posted statements sharing the news, saying that “despite doctor’s best efforts, he was unable to be revived” and that the family is “devastated and heartbroken.” Details of the accident were not given.
“I have to deliver unthinkable news. We’ve lost our youngest son, River Kelly Smith,” the singer wrote. “Following a tragic accident, and despite doctor’s best efforts, he was unable to be revived. Amber and I made the decision to say our last goodbyes and donate his organs so that other children will be given a second chance at life,” the singer wrote.
Also Read: 14 Music Biopics in the Works After 'Rocketman,' From Elvis Presley to Aretha Franklin (Photos)
“Our family is devastated and heartbroken,...
- 6/6/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Country music singer Granger Smith shared the heartbreaking news that his 3-year-old son passed away. "I have to deliver unthinkable news. We've lost our youngest son, River Kelly Smith," the 39-year-old star announced on Instagram on Thursday. "Following a tragic accident, and despite doctor's best efforts, he was unable to be revived." Smith revealed that he and his wife Amber Bartlett "made the decision" to "say our last goodbyes and donate his organs so that other children will be given a second chance at life." He added, "Our family is devastated and heartbroken, but we take solace in knowing he is with his Heavenly Father. Riv was special." Following...
- 6/6/2019
- E! Online
Granger Smith has announced the heartbreaking death of his three-year-old son, River Kelly Smith. The singer took to social media on Thursday to share the devastating news with his fans. "I have to deliver unthinkable news. We've lost our youngest son, River Kelly Smith," he wrote along with a photo of River. "Following a tragic accident, and despite doctor's best efforts, he was unable to be revived." Granger went on to share that he and his wife Amber Smith "made the decision to say our last goodbyes and donate his organs so that other children will be given a second chance at life." "Our family is devastated and heartbroken, but we take solace in...
- 6/6/2019
- E! Online
Much has been said about Kane Brown’s stylistic malleability and natural ease with a variety of pop modes, traits he emphasized all over 2018’s Experiment. Brown hasn’t always shown the same level of comfort performing that music in a live setting, not having had years to work out his stage moves before being thrust in front of audiences. But at the Huntsville, Alabama stop of his Live Forever Tour on Thursday, the Georgia native appeared to be relaxing into his new role as an arena headliner and eager...
- 1/25/2019
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
Dierks Bentley, Chris Janson, Rascal Flatts and Eddie Montgomery will all perform at “C’Ya on the Flip Side,” a concert event benefitting the Troy Gentry Foundation set for January 9th at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House. Blake Shelton and Storme Warren, of SiriusXM’s the Highway, will co-host.
Dustin Lynch, Jon Pardi, Jimmie Allen, Halfway to Hazard, Justin Moore, Craig Morgan, Jeffrey Steele, Neil Thrasher and Darryl Worley are also on the bill, along with Lee Brice, Colt Ford, Tracy Lawrence and Ray Scott. The concert will also benefit the Opry Trust Fund,...
Dustin Lynch, Jon Pardi, Jimmie Allen, Halfway to Hazard, Justin Moore, Craig Morgan, Jeffrey Steele, Neil Thrasher and Darryl Worley are also on the bill, along with Lee Brice, Colt Ford, Tracy Lawrence and Ray Scott. The concert will also benefit the Opry Trust Fund,...
- 11/27/2018
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
A presenter on Wednesday night’s Cma Awards telecast in Nashville, Kane Brown was seemingly in two places at once when he performed a couple of songs from his new LP Experiment on Jimmy Kimmel Live! the same night. With the soul-baring, romantic ballad, “Good as You,” Brown fully engaged the crowd on the chorus, in which he praises his significant other with ready-made wedding vows set to a slow-jam soundtrack. Not coincidentally, the singer married girlfriend Katelyn Jae last month.
Brown opened his pre-taped segment with his current Top Five single,...
Brown opened his pre-taped segment with his current Top Five single,...
- 11/15/2018
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
Montgomery Gentry’s Eddie Montgomery teams with Darius Rucker for a bittersweet new version of the duo’s 2007 hit, “Lucky Man,” premiering exclusively on Rolling Stone Country today.
Set for release November 16th, the anniversary album Montgomery Gentry: 20 Years of Hits features a handful of the duo’s hits — tracks for which were re-recorded before founding member Troy Gentry’s 2017 death in a helicopter crash. Its 12 tracks span the entirety of Montgomery Gentry’s career, from their 1999 debut single “Hillbilly Shoes” (the new version of which features Granger Smith) to “Better Me,...
Set for release November 16th, the anniversary album Montgomery Gentry: 20 Years of Hits features a handful of the duo’s hits — tracks for which were re-recorded before founding member Troy Gentry’s 2017 death in a helicopter crash. Its 12 tracks span the entirety of Montgomery Gentry’s career, from their 1999 debut single “Hillbilly Shoes” (the new version of which features Granger Smith) to “Better Me,...
- 11/1/2018
- by Chris Parton
- Rollingstone.com
Kane Brown has released “Short Skirt Weather,” the latest offering from Brown’s highly anticipated second album Experiment.
The rousing, Nineties country-inspired summer anthem finds the Georgia native alternating between his rich, low baritone in the song’s verses and a more playful, pop-leaning inflection in the harmony-rich, sing-along choruses. Brown playfully praises the eye-catching looks of his girlfriend, accompanied by some lively fiddle and twanging country-rock guitars.
“She wasn’t made for drama,” the 24 year-old sings in the second verse. “But like Nascar and Daytona, yeah that girl was made for me.
The rousing, Nineties country-inspired summer anthem finds the Georgia native alternating between his rich, low baritone in the song’s verses and a more playful, pop-leaning inflection in the harmony-rich, sing-along choruses. Brown playfully praises the eye-catching looks of his girlfriend, accompanied by some lively fiddle and twanging country-rock guitars.
“She wasn’t made for drama,” the 24 year-old sings in the second verse. “But like Nascar and Daytona, yeah that girl was made for me.
- 9/28/2018
- by Jonathan Bernstein
- Rollingstone.com
Kane Brown gets adventurous with Experiment, the upcoming follow-up to the singer-songwriter’s self-titled 2016 debut.
According to USA Today, Experiment finds Brown working once again with Dann Huff, the producer and longtime guitar hero who helped turn Brown’s self-titled release into a platinum-selling success. Due out November 9th, Experiment picks up where that album left off, building a Millennial-approved country sound out of R&B swagger, pop polish and the supercharged, amplified guitars of modern rock. “Lose It,” the album’s first single, was introduced earlier this summer, while a new track,...
According to USA Today, Experiment finds Brown working once again with Dann Huff, the producer and longtime guitar hero who helped turn Brown’s self-titled release into a platinum-selling success. Due out November 9th, Experiment picks up where that album left off, building a Millennial-approved country sound out of R&B swagger, pop polish and the supercharged, amplified guitars of modern rock. “Lose It,” the album’s first single, was introduced earlier this summer, while a new track,...
- 9/6/2018
- by Robert Crawford
- Rollingstone.com
Granger Smith plays an outlaw with a conscience in the action-packed new video for his current single, “You’re In It.”
Smith is joined by his real-life spouse Amber in the video, which follows a small-town guy in Texas who’s forced to go rogue in an effort to save his grandfather’s farm, driving getaway for a crew of bank robbers played by Texas country artists Parker McCollum and Koe Wetzel. But Smith’s better judgment quickly kicks in, allowing him to slip away to a happily ever after...
Smith is joined by his real-life spouse Amber in the video, which follows a small-town guy in Texas who’s forced to go rogue in an effort to save his grandfather’s farm, driving getaway for a crew of bank robbers played by Texas country artists Parker McCollum and Koe Wetzel. But Smith’s better judgment quickly kicks in, allowing him to slip away to a happily ever after...
- 8/2/2018
- by Chris Parton
- Rollingstone.com
Lots of celebs turnt up for Stagecoach Saturday night, to catch Keith Urban, Granger Smith, Brothers Osbourne and Kacey Musgraves. Among the celebs in the audience ... Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, Nicole Kidman, Ryan Cabrera, Guy Fieri, Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Nick Viall, Yodel Kid, Shawn Johnson, Lauren Bushnell, and Josephine Skriver. Sunday's headliner, which closes out the festival, is Garth Brooks. Lee Brice and Brett Young will also perform. It's really amazing to see how...
- 4/29/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
In honor of the 2016 Cma Awards, hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, Jimmy Kimmel asked a handful of country musicians to read mean tweets on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Wednesday. Artists and bands including Trace Adkins, Bonnie Raitt, Randy Houser, Cassadee Pope, Dan + Shay, Cole Swindell, Jana Kramer, Granger Smith, Miranda Lambert, Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen, Little Big Town, Brett Eldredge, Hunter Hayes, Maren Morris, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and Chris Stapleton took turns reading and responding to Twitter trolls' cruel musings. Raitt laughed at @Volunterror's tweet: "Bonnie Raitt looks like the aunt who would have a few too many at your mom's birthday party and try to fight your...
- 11/3/2016
- E! Online
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