Son of Granger Smith dies in accident
"I have to deliver unthinkable news. We've lost our youngest son, River Kelly Smith. 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. Our family is devastated and heartbroken, but we take solace in knowing he is with his Heavenly Father. Riv was special. Everyone that met him knew that immediately. The joy he brought to our lives cannot be expressed and his light will be forever in our hearts. If there are words to say more, I cannot find them in this moment. Love the ones close to you. There has never been a more difficult moment for us than this," according to a press release.
People said a representative of Smith confirmed that River died after drowning in the family pool.
Smith had been scheduled to perform in Kansas City tonight.
"The family asks that donations be made in the name of River Kelly Smith to Dell Children's Medical Center in River's name. The doctors, nurses and staff have been incredible." The hospital is located in Austin, Texas.
More news for Granger Smith
- 11/27/20: Smith releases "Country Things, Vol. 2"
- 06/08/20: Smith releases collaboration with rapper
- 06/20/19: Smith releases video updating fans in wake of son's death
- 04/01/19: Smith, Dibbles join forces
- 11/30/18: Smith releases documentary on soldiers
- 12/06/16: Smith leaves hospital
- 12/05/16: Smith injured in fall at concert
- 03/04/16: Lynn, Smith release new music
CD reviews for Granger Smith
For his ninth studio album, "When The Good Guys Win," Granger Smith used outside writers for half the 14 tracks. It is appropriate that Florida Georgia Line's Tyler Hubbard has a co-write credit. Much like FGL's sound, this effort feels like it was presented to a focus group of contemporary country listeners for approval before the final cut. The production is glossy, the melodies catchy and the themes bro country.The opening track sets the tone for the 49-minute collection. ...
On the surface, Granger Smith seems like the type of artist who would be regularly topping modern country charts. Instead, he has existed in the underground, never quite getting his break on country radio until now. "Remington" is full of radio friendly country music complete with elements of hip hop beats and Auto Tuned vocals, the same sound that Jason Aldean frequently tops the charts with. Smith's recent signing to Aldean's Broken Bow Records imprint, Wheelhouse, suggests ...
Granger Smith may be new to some, but the Texas native is a seasoned veteran. The University of Texas grad has seven studio albums and a live one to his credit. Now he adds an EP, "4x4" to his discography. It is essentially an 18-minute country music state of the union with an unoriginal four-song collection of boilerplate redneck bro country. The opener "Backroad Song" is a catchy mandolin driven road anthem in the vein of Florida Georgia Line's "Cruise. ...
©Country Standard Time • Jeffrey B. Remz, editor & publisher • countrystandardtime@gmail.com
About • Copyright • Newsletter • Our sister publication Standard Time
Country News
CD Reviews
Follow us on
