Conner Smith, a new artist, has recently released his first album titled "Smoky Mountains". One of the songs from the album, called "Creek Will Rise", is gaining popularity and quickly climbing up the charts in the country music genre.
However, not too far in the past, the up-and-coming celebrity was simply an average sixteen-year-old individual who attended a concert by one of his beloved country music performers.
During the most recent episode of the show Taste of Country Nights, Smith shares a personal anecdote about his experience at a Thomas Rhett concert in 2016, which had a significant influence on him.
At the age of 16, I had the opportunity to go on a date with a girl to see a Thomas Rhett concert. The venue was Ascend Amphitheater, and we were seated on the lawn area. During the show, Thomas Rhett performed his song "Die a Happy Man," and at that moment, I wanted to slow dance with the girl and express my affection towards her.
Smith states that the following day, his partner ended their relationship.
After having a moment of laughter, he proceeds to narrate the rest of the story. "About four years later, I was on tour with Rhett and I couldn't help but think that I had the final victory in that situation," he remembers.
Smith has shared this story with the audience multiple times during his performances, and it has become a beloved choice among them.
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Don't miss the complete interview with a rising star in country music, Conner Smith, on the most recent episode of Taste of Country Nights. You can listen to it on demand on any platform where you find your podcasts.
He released his first album, titled Smoky Mountains, on January 26th.
Evan Paul is the presenter of Taste of Country Nights, a radio program that is broadcasted on over 120 country radio stations across the country. The show airs every evening from 7PM to midnight and features the latest and greatest country music. Evan also conducts interviews with some of the biggest stars in the industry, including Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Dan + Shay, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Lady A, Morgan Wallen, and many others.
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