The nation singer Conner Smith is making a serious shakeup with his burgeoning career after he was concerned in a deadly crash.
The 24-year-old singer–songwriter had been scheduled to headline the Military Appreciation Concert in Akron, Ohio, on Friday, June 20, however he has now dropped out of the occasion, Kaulig Companies Championship event officers instructed WKYC on Monday.
Smith dropped out of the occasion shortly after police alleged that he struck and killed a 77-year-old woman with his truck whereas she was in a crosswalk.
Smith’s representatives have not but responded to DailyMail.com’s request for remark.
In a press release shared with the event, a spokesperson for William Morris Endeavor (WME) wrote: ‘As Conner Smith takes time to privately course of current occasions, he’ll sadly not be performing in Akron on June 20. We admire your understanding and continued help throughout this tough time.’
The Military Appreciation Concert, dubbed A Night in Nashville and to be held at Akron’s Firestone Country Club, will now function the nation singer Frankie Ballard as its headline act.
The nation singer Conner Smith, 24, has dropped out of a number of upcoming performances within the wake of a deadly crash; pictured June 7 in Nashville, Tenn.
Smith hit and killed a girl recognized as Dorothy Dobbins, 77, with his Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck when she was in a protected cross stroll close to her house, police stated in a press release; pictured Friday, June 7 — the day earlier than the crash occurred — in Nashville
Smith has since dropped out of a number of upcoming performances within the wake of the lifeless crash.
He was initially set to comply with up his Night in Nashville present with a efficiency on the Buckeye Country Superfest on June 21, the next day.
But the occasion introduced on X on Monday that he would ‘sadly not be performing this weekend.’
Vincent Mason was added because the opening act at Ohio State University’s soccer stadium, which is able to function performances later within the night by Jelly Roll and Kane Brown.
Despite the current cancellations, Smith hasn’t fully cleared his schedule.
His web site’s touring itemizing signifies he nonetheless plans to carry out two exhibits in Missouri on July 18 and 19, comply with by a run by means of the Midwest later that month.
Smith has a number of solo exhibits and festivals dates scheduled all throughout the US from August by means of late November.
According to a press release launched June 9 by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Smith hit and killed a girl recognized as Dorothy Dobbins, 77, with his Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on the night of June 8.
He had been scheduled to headline the Military Appreciation Concert in Akron, Ohio, on Friday, June 20, however he has now dropped out of the occasion, Kaulig Companies Championship event officers instructed WKYC on Monday; Smith is seen in November 2024 in Nashville
WME wrote in a press release: ‘As Conner Smith takes time to privately course of current occasions, he’ll sadly not be performing in Akron on June 20. We admire your understanding and continued help throughout this tough time’; seen June 7 in Nashville
Smith was set to comply with up his Night in Nashville present with a efficiency on the Buckeye Country Superfest on June 21, the next day. But the occasion introduced on X on Monday that he would ‘sadly not be performing this weekend’
Smith — who’s signed to a subsidiary of Big Machine Records, Taylor Swift’s old label — allegedly hit Dobbins when she was strolling in a marked crosswalk.
Dobbins was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and died there, in response to police, who famous that she lived close to the crosswalk the place Smith allegedly hit her.
In a press release to DailyMail.com, Smith’s lawyer, Worrick G. Robinson, stated his consumer was ‘concerned in a car accident that tragically claimed a life.’
‘His coronary heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins’ household throughout this extremely tough time. Mr. Smith continues to cooperate absolutely with the continuing investigation,’ Robinson added.
Police alleged {that a} ‘contributing issue’ to the incident was Smith ‘failing to yield the suitable of technique to the pedestrian.’
Authorities additionally famous that Smith did not present any indicators of impairment, nevertheless it’s not but clear if he was examined for drug or alcohol abuse.
Police added that no costs have been filed in opposition to the singer at the moment, however the investigation into the crash is ongoing.
A supply near Smith stated the crash was an accident, and so they claimed he was not below the affect of any substances and wasn’t distracted by his telephone earlier than the crash.
According to a press release launched June 9 by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Smith (proper) hit and killed a girl recognized as Dorothy Dobbins, 77, with his Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on the night of June 8; pictured June 7 in Nashville
Dobbins was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and died there. Police stated Smith did not present indicators of being below the affect; seen in March in Nashville
The crash occurred on the ultimate day of CMA Fest 2025 in Nashville’s Riverfront Park. Smith had carried out on the competition on its Chevy Riverfront stage on Saturday, June 7, the day earlier than the crash (pictured)
Police famous that no costs have been filed in opposition to Smith at the moment, however they famous that the investigation into the deadly crash remains to be ongoing; pictured June 7 in Nashville
Sources on the scene added that police shortly launched the singer as he allegedly did not present indicators of apparent impairment
The deadly incident occurred on the ultimate day of CMA Fest 2025 in Nashville’s Riverfront Park.
Smith had carried out on the competition on its Chevy Riverfront stage on Saturday, June 7, the day earlier than the crash.
Smith is a recording artist for Big Machine Records’ sub-label Valory.
He’s finest recognized for the viral hit I Hate Alabama, which was launched in late 2021 and have become a sensation with TikTok customers.
Buzz from the tune led to his document deal, which he inaugurated with his 2022 EP Didn’t Go Too Far.
His 2023 singles Take It Slow and Creek Will Rise have each been licensed Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and the latter run additionally grew to become a top-20 hit on Billboard’s US Country Airplay chart.
