Granger Smith: PICS

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June 6, 2019 7:23PM EDT

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Granger Smith At 2019 Academy of Country Music Awards

Granger Smith At 2019 Academy of Country Music Awards — Granger Smith began teaching himself to play the guitar at the age of 14, and he has obsessed with music ever since. He recorded his first album as a freshman student at Texas A&M, which caught the eye of EMI Music Publishing! The company offered Granger a songwriting contract, which the college student signed and prompted him to move to Nashville, Tennessee a year later. However, Granger forged his own way in the country music scene. He eventually made the move back to Texas, and continued putting out multiple albums (he has 11 total as of 2019) and music videos.

Although Granger had already released multiple albums (‘Dirt Road Driveway’ especially had commercial success), he landed an official record deal in 2015. Overall, Granger has enjoyed immense success on music charts and among his ever growing fan base. His most famous hit, ‘Backroad Song,’ even peaked at No. 1 on Billboard’s ‘Country Airplay’ chart. The country singer married Amber Bartlett in 2010, whom he met the year prior on the music video set for his song ‘Don’t Listen To The Radio.’

Granger and Amber welcomed three children together — River, Lincoln and London — but sadly, River passed away in June 2019. The child was just three years old, and the youngest in the family. He reportedly died in a ‘drowning accident.’

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Country Thunder Music Festival

Country Thunder Music Festival — Granger Smith performs on stage at the Country Thunder Music Festival in July 2022.

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Granger Smith & Amber Bartlett At 2018 CMA Awards

Granger Smith & Amber Bartlett At 2018 CMA Awards — Granger Smith and his wife, Amber Bartlett, dress up in their finest wear for a date at the 52nd Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on Nov. 14, 2018. We love the touch of Granger’s snakeskin print boots!

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Granger Smith Performing At Tortuga Music Festival

Granger Smith Performing At Tortuga Music Festival — Granger Smith brings out his acoustic guitar for a performance at Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April 8, 2017.

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Granger Smith & His Wife At 2018 Academy of Country Music Awards

Granger Smith & His Wife At 2018 Academy of Country Music Awards — Granger Smith and Amber Bartlett coordinate in black evening wear for the 53rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 15, 2018.

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Granger Smith At 2016 LakeShake Country Music Festival

Granger Smith At 2016 LakeShake Country Music Festival — Granger Smith strikes a chord on his acoustic guitar mid-performance of his set at 2016 LakeShake Country Music Festival in Chicago. The festival was held at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion.

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Granger Smith & Amber Bartlett At 2015 CMA Awards

Granger Smith & Amber Bartlett At 2015 CMA Awards — Country meets red carpet! Granger Smith keeps his cowboy boots on for the 2015 CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, while his wife Amber Bartlett goes all out in a mermaid-style gown layered with black lace.

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Granger Smith & Amber Bartlett At 2017 CMT Music Awards

Granger Smith & Amber Bartlett At 2017 CMT Music Awards — Granger Smith and wife Amber Bartlett step out for the 2017 CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee. Granger keeps it casual in a white tank, jeans and loosely fitted blazer for the red carpet, while Amber rocks a sequined mini dress.

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Granger Smith Performing At WME Bash at the Beach

Granger Smith Performing At WME Bash at the Beach — Granger Smith takes the mic on Night 1 of WME Bash at the Beach in Las Vegas on April 14, 2018. He rocks a baseball cap with his signature phrase, ‘YEE YEE.’

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Granger Smith & Amber Bartless Kissing

Granger Smith & Amber Bartless Kissing — Granger Smith and Amber Bartlett share a sweet kiss on the red carpet of the BMI Country Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on Nov. 7, 2017.

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Granger Smith At Tortuga Music Festival

Granger Smith At Tortuga Music Festival — Granger Smith commands the stage at the Tortuga Music Festival during his set at the Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April 8, 2017.

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Granger Smith & His Wife At 52nd Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards

Granger Smith & His Wife At 52nd Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards — Granger Smith suits up in blue while his wife, Amber Bartlett, dazzles in a pearly dress at the 52nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on April 2, 2017.

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Granger Smith & Amber Bartlett At 2016 CMA Awards

Granger Smith & Amber Bartlett At 2016 CMA Awards — They make the cutest red carpet couple! Amber Bartlett and Granger Smith are one another’s best accessories, as the married couple proves at the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on Nov. 2, 2016.

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