Celebrating with Two YouTube Premieres:
“Country Things” Music Video Premiering at 6:00pm CT &
Album Release Show Live at the Yee Yee Farm at 6:15pm CT
Granger Smith’s Country Things, Vol. 1 is out now! Part one of his 10th studio album, this eight-song volume gives a glimpse of he and his family’s current country state-of-mind, including a guest appearance from his good pal Earl Dibbles Jr.
Smith says “I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited to release new music! I’m so proud of these songs and the stories they reflect from my life. I really believe it’s my best album yet. Roll the windows down and crank it up!”
To celebrate the occasion, Smith will be doing two YouTube premiere events. Starting at 6pm CT, he will release his “Country Things” music video leading into his album release livestream event Live at the Yee Yee Farm at 6:15pm CT.
Fans can tune in at 6pm CT to Granger Smith’s YouTube channel where he will premiere his “Country Things” music video featuring Matt Carriker (aka “Demolition Ranch” by his nearly thirteen million YouTube subscribers), alongside both stars wives and families. Immediately following the premiere of this video, Smith will host an album release livestream event at 6:15pm CT called Live at the Yee Yee Farm where he will be performing an exclusive show with first time performances of songs off the new album as well as other Granger Smith classics.
The album release comes on the heels of last Friday’s record setting Fall Launch for his Yee Yee Apparel line. A portion of the the revenue generated from this company goes to causes the Smiths are passionate about, through the success of the apparel line they have been able to donate over $230,000 this past year.
The first volume of the album from the born-and-bred Texan initially started back in early 2019. Smith was writing and creating and prepping for his 10th studio album when the unexpected passing of his son River struck and all of those plans abruptly came to a halt. Smith decided to let his music do the healing not only for himself, but for anyone who needs to hear songs that let them know they’re not alone on whatever road they’re taking. With that new way of looking at life, Smith went back to work on the album he had been planning.
Split into two albums but painting one whole picture, this album is meant to be listened to like a rollercoaster ride. It has highs and lows and, in the end, leaves the listener satisfied. With songs such as “Hate You Like I Love You,” a mid-tempo song, and while the title may sound like a contradiction, it really makes total sense. They say the opposite of love is not hate; it’s indifference. Hate is actually a close relative of love. It takes the same passion and the same extreme emotional effort to hate as it does to love. This song shows the struggle of turning love into hate as a last resort to get over an unreciprocated love. Accompanying this song is the title track “Country Things.” Just as it sounds, this song lists an array of “country things” that hold true to what brings peace and a sense of home for Smith and his family. With an ode to heroes from military to nurses, “Heroes” is a song that pays respect to those who fight daily for our freedom and health with a fresh outlook no matter the circumstance. The album even includes a song called “Country & Ya Know It” and is exactly what the listener would expect to close out this first volume – a take on the popular kids’ song “If You’re Happy And You Know It”….with Earl Dibbles Jr.
Earl Dibbles Jr., also known as Smith good buddy and alter-ego, is one layer of Smith’s multifaceted life. Smith has his own outdoor apparel company called Yee Yee Apparel in which they have been able to donate over $230,000 to various charities they feel passionate about with the revenue generated from this company. From his family YouTube show “The Smiths,” to his No. 1 book “If You’re City, If You’re Country,” to his Granger Smith Podcast, to his hero-honoring documentary “They Were There: A Hero’s Documentary,” to his work with The River Kelly Fund, the chart-topper continues to build a brand synonymous with those who cherish hard work and those who want to live life to its fullest.