Conner Smith 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 the country music charts.
However, not too far in the past, the up-and-coming talent was simply an average sixteen-year-old, attending a live performance by one of his beloved country music artists.
During the most recent episode of Taste of Country Nights, which can be accessed on demand, 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 had the opportunity to go on a date with a girl to see Thomas Rhett perform live. The concert took place at Ascend Amphitheater and we were seated in the lawn area. During the show, Thomas Rhett played his song "Die a Happy Man," and 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, she ended the relationship with him.
After we share a moment of laughter, he proceeds to narrate the story. He mentions that around four years later, he was on tour with Rhett, and at that moment he felt like he had the final victory in that situation.
Smith has recounted this narrative on several occasions during his performances, as it is greatly appreciated by the audience.
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Don't miss the complete interview with Conner Smith, a rising star in country music, on the most recent episode of Taste of Country Nights. You can listen to it on demand, wherever you prefer to access your podcasts.
On January 26th, his first album, titled "Smoky Mountains," was released.
Evan Paul is the presenter of Taste of Country Nights, a radio show 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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