THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION HOSTS CONNER SMITH FOR A PERFORMANCE AT ITS NASHVILLE HQ

The Country Music Association welcomed Conner Smith to its Nashville HQ on Tuesday, Jan. 23 for a special performance and Q&A session. The visit kicked off with an engaging Q&A and was followed by an acoustic performance of his songs “Creek Will Rise,” “Roulette On The Heart,” “Meanwhile In Carolina,” “Heatin’ Up” and “God Moments” from his new album Smoky Mountains, arriving Friday, Jan 26. During the Q&A, Smith discussed how he got started in the music industry at a young age, his performance at the Riverfront Stage during CMA Fest this past June, the story behind his debut album and what he’s looking forward to as he travels abroad in March with CMA’s Introducing Nashville lineup.

Conner Smith participates in a Q&A session with Madi White (CMA Project Manager, Integrated Marketing) to kick off his visit to CMA HQ in Nashville on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Photo Credit: Emily April Allen/CMA

Conner Smith performs acoustic versions of some of his songs for CMA staff, CMA members, CMA EDU students and others during his visit to CMA HQ in Nashville on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Photo Credit: Emily April Allen/CMA

(L-R) George Briner (The Valory Music Co., President), Sarah Trahern (CMA CEO), Conner Smith and Brad Belanger (Homestead Music, Founder/Managing Partner) during Smith’s visit to CMA HQ in Nashville on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Photo Credit: Emily April Allen/CMA

(L-R) Sarah Trahern (CMA CEO), Conner Smith, Stephanie Shank (CMA Senior Manager, Production and Talent Relations) and Kate Watson (CMA Senior Manager, Industry Relations) during Smith’s visit to CMA HQ in Nashville on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Photo Credit: Emily April Allen/CMA