Nate Smith (singer)
Nate Smith | |
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Born | Paradise, California | September 19, 1985
Genres | Country, Country rock |
Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 2018–present |
Labels | |
Website | natesmithofficial |
Nate Smith (born September 19, 1985) is an American country music singer signed to Sony Music Nashville.[1] After his song "Wildfire" went viral on TikTok in 2020, he signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV. He gained prominence on social media before landing his major label record deal. He was previously signed to Word Records.[2]
Early life and career
[edit]Born and raised in Paradise, California, Smith was introduced to performing music by his church youth leader and cites Garth Brooks, Tom Petty, and Fleetwood Mac as his early influences. After moving to Nashville at age 23, he signed a record deal with Word Records and a publishing deal with Centricity Music. During this time, he opened for artists including Brett Eldredge, Eli Young Band, and X Ambassadors.[3] Nate will be performing at "Wild West Festival" in Hays Kansas in summer of 2024.[4]
After returning to Paradise, California, in 2018, Smith's home burned down in the Butte County Camp Fire.[5] The tragedy inspired him to write his breakout song "One of These Days". News of the release was reported by local press and several national outlets including NPR, which encouraged Smith to return to Nashville and continue pursuing music.[6]
After relocating, Smith released his next single, "Wildfire". A clip of the performer singing his track went viral on the social media platform TikTok, gaining over 3 million views.[7] A few months later, in November 2021, Smith signed a record deal with Sony Music Nashville and dropped his major label debut, "Raised Up", which he co-wrote with hit songwriter Jonathan Smith. He soon followed it with "I Don't Wanna Go to Heaven".[8] The track helped land him on 2022 Artists to Watch lists by Country Now, Country Lifestyle Network and PopWrapped.[9][10][11]
After Arista Nashville closed in March 2023, Smith was reassigned to RCA Records' Nashville division.[12] The song "Bulletproof" was released on February 2, 2024 as the lead single from Smith's EP Through the Smoke.[13] The song was subsequently re-recorded featuring Avril Lavigne. This version was released on May 16, 2024.[14]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||
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US [15] |
US Country [16] |
CAN [17] | |||
Nate Smith |
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30 | 6 | 24 | |
California Gold |
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To be released |
EPs
[edit]Title | Details |
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Through the Smoke |
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Singles
[edit]Title | Year | Peak positions | Certifications | Album | |||||
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US [20] |
US Country Songs [21] |
US Country Airplay [22] |
CAN [23] |
CAN Country [24] |
NZ Hot [25] | ||||
"Whiskey on You" | 2022 | 43 | 11 | 1 | — | 1 | — | Nate Smith[18] | |
"World on Fire" | 2023 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 39 | 1 | — | ||
"Bulletproof" | 2024 | 37 | 10 | 3 | 52 | 3 | 20 |
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California Gold |
As a featured artist
[edit]Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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US Country Airplay [27] |
CAN Country [28] | |||
"Drinkin' Buddies" (Lee Brice with Nate Smith and Hailey Whitters)[29] |
2024 | 26 | 59 | TBD |
Promotional singles
[edit]Title | Year | Peak positions | Certifications | Album | ||
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US [30] |
US Country Songs [31] |
NZ Hot [32] | ||||
"Under My Skin" | 2020 | — | — | — |
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Nate Smith[18] |
"I Don't Wanna Go to Heaven" | 2021 | — | — | — |
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"Wreckage" | 2022 | 69 | 20 | — |
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"Fix What You Didn't Break" | 2024 | —[A] | 39 | 27 | California Gold |
Notes
[edit]- ^ "Fix What You Didn't Break" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 17 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[33]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sony Music Nashville Signs Nate Smith". MusicRow.com. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ^ "Sony Music Nashville C&I Country Roundup - C&I Magazine". Cowboys and Indians Magazine. 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ^ "Sony/ATV Nashville Signs Nate Smith To Worldwide Deal". MusicRow.com. 2020-10-16. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ^ "Wild West Festival". Wild West Festival. 2024-06-15. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ Barber, Molly. "One Of These Days, Our Interview with Nate Smith". Mountain Valley Living.
- ^ "A Song Of Tribute To The Lost Town Of Paradise". NPR.org. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ^ "Natesmithcountry on TikTok". TikTok. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ^ Nicholson, Jessica (2021-11-19). "First Country: Chris Stapleton, Adele, Cole Swindell, Lainey Wilson, Gabby Barrett". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ^ Liptak, Carena (2021-12-28). "Country Next: 15 Artists to Watch in 2022". Country Now. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
- ^ Rian, Lindsi (2022-01-10). "Music Monday: One's to Watch in 2022". Cowboy Lifestyle Network. Retrieved 2022-01-25.
- ^ Perkins, Trevor. "31 Country Newcomers To Watch In 2022".
- ^ Jem Aswad (March 23, 2023). "Sony Music Dissolves Arista Nashville Label". Variety. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ Lauren Hoffman (February 9, 2024). "Nate Smith Delivers New Single, Announces Through The Smoke EP". Backstage Country. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Kelly Fisher (May 15, 2024). "Nate Smith Texts Avril Lavigne With A 'Crazy Idea' — See The Conversation". New Country 103.9. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ @billboardcharts (May 8, 2023). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200..." (Tweet). Retrieved May 9, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of May 13, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ a b c Iahn, Buddy (November 18, 2022). "Nate Smith drops 'Wreckage'". The Music Universe. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f "American certifications – Nate Smith". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ Peaks on the Hot 100:
- "Whiskey on You": "Billboard Hot 100: Week of February 11, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- "Wreckage": "Billboard Hot 100: Week of May 13, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- "World on Fire": "Billboard Hot 100: Week of January 20, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- "Bulletproof": "Billboard Hot 100: Week of June 22, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. September 26, 2022. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- "Wreckage": "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- "World on Fire": "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. January 16, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- "Bulletproof": "Hot Country Songs: Week of June 1, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- "World on Fire": "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- "Bulletproof": "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- ^ Peaks on the Canadian Hot 100:
- "World on Fire": "Canadian Hot 100: Week of January 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- "Bulletproof": "Canadian Hot 100: Week of June 1, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ References for Canada Country:
- "Whiskey on You": "Canada Country chart for December 10, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- "World on Fire": "Canada Country chart for December 23, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- "Bulletproof": "Canada Country chart for August 3, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Canadian certifications – Nate Smith". Music Canada. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
- ^ Peaks of songs as a featured artist on the Country Airplay chart:
- "Drinkin' Buddies": "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "Canada Country: Week of May 18, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ "Excited to announce "Drinkin' Buddies"... - Lee Brice on X". Twitter. April 9, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Peaks on the Hot 100:
- "Wreckage": "Billboard Hot 100: Week of May 13, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ Peaks on the Hot Country Songs chart:
- "Wreckage": "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- "Fix What You Didn't Break": "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 2, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of September 14, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2024.