Conner Smith, a new artist, has recently released his debut album titled "Smoky Mountains." One of the tracks on the album, called "Creek Will Rise," is gaining significant popularity and climbing the country music charts.
However, not too far back in time, the emerging talent was simply an average 16-year-old who attended a concert of one of his beloved country music performers.
During the most recent episode of Taste of Country Nights, available for streaming, Smith shares a personal anecdote about his experience at a Thomas Rhett concert in 2016 that left a lasting impression on him.
At the age of 16, I went out on a date with a girl to attend a Thomas Rhett concert. I distinctly recall that the concert took place at Ascend Amphitheater, and we were seated in the lawn area. During the show, Thomas Rhett performed his popular song "Die a Happy Man." At that moment, I attempted to slow dance with the girl I was with, aiming to create a romantic and affectionate atmosphere.
Smith mentions that the following day, his partner ended their relationship.
After sharing a moment of laughter, he proceeds to tell the story. He mentions that about four years later, he was on tour with Rhett and realized that he had the satisfaction of having the final victory in that situation.
Smith has shared this story with the audience multiple times during his performances, and it has become a popular choice among the listeners.
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Don't miss the complete interview with Conner Smith, a rising star in the country music industry, on the most recent episode of Taste of Country Nights. You can listen to it at your convenience through On Demand or on any platform where you access podcasts.
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