Nate Smith was seen hanging out with pop-rock singer Avril Lavigne, sparking speculation that they may be dating. However, a source close to one of them has denied the rumors. The two were spotted together in Los Angeles on Monday night (Jan. 29), but it seems they are just friends.
They are simply in a platonic relationship.
Both The Hollywood Curtain and TMZ released different videos taken by paparazzi of Smith and Lavigne spending time together. The footage suggests that their hangout involved a particular activity that is very characteristic of the "Sk8er Boi" singer: skateboarding.
A video from TMZ captures Lavigne getting out of the back of a black pickup truck at a gas station parking lot, holding a skateboard. Shortly after, Smith appears, wearing his typical leather jacket and black baseball cap. He also has a skateboard, but it is evident that he is not as skilled as Lavigne – she effortlessly zooms past him on the sidewalk while he struggles to keep up, using the side of the truck to maintain his balance.
The footage captured by the Hollywood Curtain displays the couple exiting Catch Steak, a steakhouse in Los Angeles. It is uncertain whether these two videos were filmed on the same evening, but it seems that Smith and Lavigne are dressed similarly. However, Lavigne would have had to take off her black hooded sweatshirt before departing from the dinner.
According to TMZ, Smith and Lavigne were having dinner together as friends, possibly to talk about new music projects.
It's not surprising for Lavigne to be mingling with the country music scene. During the 2023 CMA Fest, she joined Miranda Lambert on stage to perform "Kerosene" and "Sk8er Boi." Additionally, Lavigne was included in the lineup of performers at the 2022 ACM Honors ceremony in Nashville. She honored fellow Canadian artist Shania Twain by singing Twain's song "No One Needs to Know."
Smith is currently experiencing success on the country radio charts with his newest song, "World on Fire." This track comes after his initial hit, "Whiskey on You," which reached the number one spot.
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