Prosecutors did not have to prove Derek Chauvin was the sole cause of George Floyd's death: The murder and... Judge in Derek Chauvin trial worked as a public defender, a prosecutor and a top adviser to Sen Amy... 'The jury said, please don't hurt us': Tucker Carlson suggests the Derek Chauvin jury caved to 'the mob'... How George Floyd's death exposed cracks in BLM: Outrage over his killing galvanized the movement and raised... 'This fight for justice is not over': Lizzo, Whoopi Goldberg, Kerry Washington and more stars react as Derek... 'Today, we are able to breathe again': George Floyd's six-year-old daughter Gianna attends press conference... #RIPBozo! "I know that there's going to be a time when I'm going to forgive myself, but I'm not there yet," he said, while Amber added she "hopes" and "prays" they can "forgive [themselves]" one day for River's death. Country singer Granger Smith is sharing an update with fans following the drowning death of his 3-year-old son, River. River was just three years old. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. I'm lifting my gaze to what is unseen and instead of letting myself go down a bad road of guilt, pain, and anger, I'm going to praise," she added. But tragedy struck in 2019 when the Smiths' youngest son, River, tragically died. Granger Smith on How His Son River's Drowning Death Changed Him | PEOPLE.com A year after losing 3-year-old River in a drowning accident at his … Country star Granger Smith, 40, and his wife Amber, 30 reflected on the death of their three-year-old son a year after his tragic drowning in a new interview with People Magazine on Wednesday. Granger Smith is shedding new light on the hardest day of his life. 2 on the iTunes Country chart, per TasteofCountry.com. After sharing their happy news, Granger and Amber discussed Amber's pregnancy in more detail with PEOPLE, sharing that their new baby boy will in no way "replace" River, but rather represent a new chapter for the family. Granger Smith and wife Amber are expecting a baby boy. I pray that we can. This week fellow country music star Chase Rice was harangued on social media for performing in front of a crowd of 4,000 people many of whom weren't wearing masks and none of whom appeared to be social distancing. I was 15 feet from that water, doing gymnastics." This news just hurts the heart. Smith married his wife in February 2011. I feel more in tune spiritually. The couple spoke out about their loss in a new video. "It's hard for me to grasp that I've been without you a third of the time I had with you. Granger Smith opens up about drowning death of son June 20, 2019 01:40 Smith said he was prompted to reflect by a question from their daughter about how long River had lived. Reflecting: In the year since the Smith's lost River, Granger has gone through a rebirth of sorts, explaining that he's 'truly shed layers' and the person he was then died along with his son. Last month, the musician and wife Amber Smith 's youngest of their three children and second son, River Kelly Smith, died in a drowning accident in their … "We have a pool gate. Granger is about to go back on tour, despite heightening concerns over the coronavirus, and is scheduled to do a 90 minute set on July 4th in Round Rock, Texas. June 19, 2019 09:25 PM Granger Smith is opening up about the final special moment he shared with his 3-year-old son River Kelly before the little boy’s tragic death earlier this month. They later confirmed he died of a drowning accident at their home. Granger also showed off a new tattoo of his son's name written in script on his forearm while he performed in Chicago, Illinois in June 2019, per Today. After Granger and Amber Smith's youngest son, River, passed away in June 2019, their family was never the same. Smith went on to marry Amber Smith — who he met when he was casting for his "Don't Listen to the Radio" music video, per TasteofCountry.com — in 2010. The 41-year-old country music singer and … Twitter celebrates Derek Chauvin's conviction in the murder of George Floyd and hopes the former... TOM LEONARD: Murder lit a touchpaper... now can the verdict end America's race turmoil? Keep reading to find out what happened. On March 11, 2021, Granger Smith and his wife Amber, announced they were having their fourth child, a … Granger and his wife performed CPR on their son while paramedics were on the way, he was rushed to a hospital, but doctors were not able to save him. Granger Smith and his wife, Amber, shared details about the day their son, River, died by drowning. ", Even though Granger and Amber prepared for the worst when it came to their kids, the accident was something they never imagined happening. ', 'It's not like the movies,' Granger told People. 'There is a lot of feeling from him in this album,' the country star said. (The Smith family pictured without River), Granger got back on stage not long after the tragedy and admitted that the whole thing 'was terrible' and he felt like the audience was 'staring at me like, there's the failed father up there.'. ', Back to music: Granger channeled his pain into his new music but won't be singing about his son specifically in his upcoming September album - however he said 'there is a lot of feeling from[River] in this album'. De toute évidence, Granger et Amber Smith chérissent toujours leur défunt fils River, décédé après qu’il s’est noyé dans la piscine de leur famille en juin 2019. However, "there is a lot of feeling from him in this album," the musician revealed. In the year since the Smith's lost River, Granger has gone through a rebirth of sorts, explaining that he's 'truly shed layers' and the person he was then died along with his son. River … "As soon as we moved into this house, we built a fence, with a child lock on the gate. It's only good. Country music star Granger Smith is mourning the loss of his 3-year-old son after he drowned in a family pool in Texas. More on the Smith family's sad news here. Granger Smith announces son's tragic death 01:51 Country music star Granger Smith and his wife, Amber, are opening up about the loss of their 3-year-old son, River… "They told me no one would listen to an album I produced out of my house, but I did it anyway. Granger Smith and wife Amber announced this month that they are expecting a baby, nearly two years after the couple's 3-year-old son River tragically died. After touring the country, Smith gained a loyal fanbase, known as Yee Yee Nation, and released nine studio albums. 'I know that there's going to be a time when I'm going to forgive myself, but I'm not there yet,' Grander revealed. ', 'There isn't splashing or gurgling or kicking.' "I'm going to thank God for you. ', 'I feel wiser. He was cared for by the wonderful staff at Dell Children's before … Granger Smith 's youngest son, River, has died. Adding: 'I can lean on a higher power for that and know that my little boy is in a better place.'. Country singer Granger Smith’s 3-year-old son, River Smith, died in a tragic drowning accident earlier this month. Smith and wife Amber announced on June 6 that their youngest son … Granger Smith says his new single was influenced by the death of his son. Granger and I made the decision to … The country singer and his wife spoke in a YouTube video that included a … The country music singer-songwriter shared the tragic news about his 3-year-old son in a heartbreaking statement on … Granger Smith and his wife shared an emotional video as they opened up about the recent drowning death of their 3-year-old son, River. ", "Today, I'm holding on to hope. "River was Amber and Granger Smith's youngest son who tragically passed away on June 6, 2019. The country music world continues to rally around Granger Smith following the tragic loss of his 3-year-old son, River Kelly. 'There wasn't even a splash going in.'. Although the doctors could reinstate River's heartbeat, it was too late since he had already suffered severe damage to his brain. Heartbreak: River Smith drowned in the pool at the family's home in Georgetown, Texas, in June 2019 while outside with his father and siblings - he was taken off life support two days later at Dell Children's Hospital and died. ", The Tragic Death Of Granger Smith's Son River. After River passed, the couple made it their mission to raise awareness about the dangers of drownings. Country singer Granger Smith and his wife, Amber Bartlett, lost their son River, in June 2019. Questionable: Granger is scheduled to perform July 4th in Round Rock, Texas - one of the states with an alarming rise in coronavirus cases; Fellow country star Chase Rice (pictured) got backlash this week holding a concert for 4,000 with no social distancing. he recounted. Granger revealed their son accidentally drowned in their pool at their house. The Smith family also created a red T-shirt for their late son in June 2019, and the proceeds went to the Dell Children's Medical Center in Texas — where River was taken after the accident, per People. However, success didn't always come easy for Smith. Granger plans to release new music in September 2020, but don't expect to hear his late son's moniker in any of the tunes. Even though River is no longer around, Amber made it clear that he will always be a part of their lives. 'I feel like I've died,' Granger said. River had previously appeared in the video for "Happens Like That". 'To comprehend that you could lose someone to drowning 20 feet from you doesn't make any sense unless you know how that process works and that it's so silent. Après l’incident, les Smith ont honoré leur défunt fils de nombreuses façons différentes. In 2017, he earned an iHeartRadio Music Award nomination for Best New Country Artist. Granger Smith asked fans to send donations to Dell Children's Medical Center in Texas in River's honor. "There was silence," Granger recalled after River fell in the water. The news comes following the death of the couple's 3-year-old son River in 2019. 'To comprehend that you could lose someone to drowning 20 feet from you doesn't make any sense unless you know how that process works and that it's so silent. In a statement provided to People, a rep for the star confirmed River’s cause of death as a “tragic drowning accident at home.” River Kelly Smith was the youngest child of American country singer and songwriter, Granger Smith. We take that very seriously. I hope we can. I feel more aware of our present moment and the value in the present moment, the value in the current breath that we have.'. We have a fence that we built," Granger said in a YouTube video shortly after the untimely death. Last year, Granger was outside with his three children while Amber was taking a shower. Following the accident, Granger wasn't sure if he was ready to be in the spotlight again, but once he got back on the horse, he realized it was the right move. First, they set up the River Kelly Fund, which has "raised over $400,000 for those in need," according to the website. 'I pray that we can. There isn't splashing or gurgling or kicking. Granger Smith, 39, shared on Instagram that his son, River, passed away "following a tragic accident." Granger Smith pursued his dreams of becoming a country star when he was just 19 years old by writing his first album. "I could be on the stage now and there could be a lot of people watching me," he told People in July 2020. "For years, they told me it would never work — so I worked harder," he said in a YouTube video about his career in 2015. Despite receiving supportive messages about his late son from fans all over the country, Granger still hasn't been able to exonerate himself of his mistakes. Country singer Granger Smith has tearfully spoken about the death of his youngest son, three-year-old River, in a tragic drowning accident. At his set at the festival, Smith gave a very emotional tribute to his late son River by singing his recently released song “Heaven Bound Balloons” in River’s honor. Country music star Granger Smith’s son, River, has passed away at 3-years-old. "And they don't know, but I've got eyes closed and it's just me and Riv.". Clearly, Granger and Amber Smith still cherish their late son River, who died after he drowned in their family's swimming pool in June 2019. 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"365 days since I held your curious, playful, vivacious spirit alive," the Dallas star wrote on Instagram in June 2020, one year after his death. "I knew that would be a critical part of my healing process, and my gut instinct was right," he admitted about being onstage again. Following the incident, Granger urged his followers to "love those around you right now because the impossible does happen. Granger and his wife Amber have leaned into their spirituality and faith to get them and their two other children through the darkest year of their lives. 'It's not a bad thing that that "me" died. June 06, 2019 06:35 PM Granger Smith ‘s 3-year old son River’s cause of death has been revealed. London, 7, and Lincoln, 5, are River’s siblings. March 12 (UPI) -- Granger Smith and his wife, Amber Smith, are expecting another child following their son River's death. Granger Smith Honors His Son. 'My brain is not capable of calculating that magnitude of a loss, and then I have to realize that I don't have to,' the country crooner said. You changed me forever, River Kelly. We’ve lost our youngest son, River Kelly Smith. Nonetheless, there are certain moments when Granger feels River's presence, including when the country star performs for his fans. Granger and his wife, Amber Smith, spoke about what happened and how they are coping as a family in a new YouTube video. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. River Smith Overview – Granger Smith’s Son. 'I could be on the stage now and there could be a lot of people watching me and they don't know, but I've got my eyes closed and it's just me and Riv. Granger Smith’s family is growing after suffering a tragedy. On June 6, 2019, Smith announced that the couple's youngest son, River Kelly Smith, had died following a drowning accident at their home. Granger Smith and his wife, Amber Smith, lost their son, River, when the 3-year-old died in a “tragic accident.” Celebrity Deaths in 2019: Stars We've Lost Read article River's organs were donated. The damning police bodycam footage that found Derek Chauvin guilty of murder: Videos show moment-by-moment... 'I'm not celebrating, I'm relieved': Maxine Waters reacts to Chauvin's guilty verdicts as she avoids House... Granger Smith on How His Son River's Drowning Death Changed Him | PEOPLE.com. There wasn't even a splash going in.' Nonetheless, there are certain moments when Granger feels River's … Spotted during a set at the LakeShare Music Festival on Sunday, the 23rd of June, Granger Smith has his son’s name tattooed onto his forearm, forever immortalizing his life and his memory. In an Instagram post Thursday, Smith said his son River Kelly Smith … They said no one would come to my shows if we toured outside of my home state, so we toured on the West Coast, the East Coast, the Southeast, the Southwest, and the Midwest.". Texas is one of the states currently seeing an alarming rise in the number of COVID-19 cases. Two days after the drowning, the couple made the impossible decision to take River off life support and he passed away. Two days later, River was taken off of life support and his organs were donated, per People. River’s mother and Granger’s wife is Amber Emily Bartlett. I hope we can.'. Granger Smith and wife Amber reflect on the death of three-year-old son River a year after his tragic drowning: 'I don't know if we ever truly will be able to forgive ourselves' Défunt fils de nombreuses façons différentes with his three children while Amber was a. 7, and Lincoln, 5, are River ’ s best efforts, earned. 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