Nate Smith was seen spending time with pop-rock singer Avril Lavigne, but they are not in a romantic relationship. The pair were observed together in Los Angeles on Monday night (Jan. 29), but a reliable source connected to one of them has dismissed any speculation.
They are merely acquaintances.
Both The Hollywood Curtain and TMZ have released different videos taken by paparazzi of Smith and Lavigne's get-together. It appears that they engaged in an activity that is very characteristic of the "Sk8er Boi" singer: skateboarding.
A video from TMZ depicts Lavigne getting out of the back of a black pickup truck in the parking lot of a gas station, holding a skateboard. Shortly after, Smith also joins her, 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 when it comes to skateboarding. She effortlessly zooms past him on the sidewalk while he struggles to keep up, using the side of the truck for support.
Footage from the Hollywood Curtain captures Smith and Lavigne leaving Catch Steak, a steakhouse in Los Angeles. It is uncertain whether the two videos were recorded on the same evening, but both Smith and Lavigne seem to be dressed similarly. However, it should be noted that Lavigne 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 and possibly to talk about new music collaborations.
Lavigne's involvement with the country music community isn't completely unexpected. During the 2023 CMA Fest, she joined Miranda Lambert on stage to perform "Kerosene" and "Sk8er Boi." Additionally, Lavigne was listed as a performer at the 2022 ACM Honors ceremony in Nashville. There, she honored fellow Canadian artist Shania Twain by performing a rendition of Twain's song "No One Needs to Know."
Regarding Smith, he is currently experiencing success on the country radio charts with his newest song titled "World on Fire." This track comes after his initial number one hit, "Whiskey on You."
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