Smith injured in fall at concert
Monday, December 5, 2016 – Granger Smith broke two ribs and punctured his lung in a fall from the stage in New Jersey on Friday, he reported on his Facebook page.
"I took a pretty hard spill last night in Jersey. Thx for the well wishes! Y'all mean the world to me. I'll be out of the hospital & 100% soon!" Smith wrote.
Smith was playing the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, N.J. when the accident occurred. He was standing on a monitor, which gave way. He fell off the stage into a metal barricade. He got up and finished the set, ending with his hit "Backroad Song."
Smith then went to a hospital emergency room and was transferred and admitted to a trauma center in New Brunswick, N.J. He suffered two completely separated, broken ribs and a puncture and partially collapsed lung.
Smith canceled his weekend shows. His web site still lists his next show as Jacksonville, Fla. on Wednesday.
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CD reviews for Granger Smith
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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. ...
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