Granger Smith opens up about drowning death of son, shared details about his 3-year-old son's drowning. '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. ', 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'. '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. The video concluded with a photo and video montage of River that opened with a recording of him giggling while riding in circles on a green toy tractor and closed with him pointing to a picture of his late grandfather, noting “heaven.”. Granger Smith’s young son River drowned at his family’s home, RadarOnline.com has learned. Granger Smith's son, River Kelly, 3, died following a drowning accident at his family's home in Austin, Texas. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Granger Smith and Amber Smith visit Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas to present a donation in memory of their son, River Kelly Smith on June 25, 2019 in Austin, Texas. '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. ', 'There isn't splashing or gurgling or kicking.' The country singer and his wife spoke in a YouTube video that included a montage of their son, River, that showed him giggling while riding in circles on a green toy tractor. It’s been a couple of months since the country music community learned of the heartbreaking news that the youngest son of Granger Smith and wife Amber had died in a drowning accident at the family’s home. Granger and his wife, Amber Smith, spoke about what happened and how they are coping as a family in a new YouTube video. Last year, Granger was outside with his three children while Amber was taking a shower. (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.'. He had turned his attention to their daughter London, 8, while she did gymnastics and in that brief moment, River had fallen into the pool. Published: 18:15 GMT, 1 July 2020 | Updated: 19:10 GMT, 1 July 2020. ', 'It's not like the movies,' Granger told People. Amber added: 'I don't know if we ever truly will be able to forgive ourselves. 'There is a lot of feeling from him in this album,' the country star said. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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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. 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. '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. "We are going to search for every bit of good that we can find in this situation — the worst situation we’ve ever been through — hopefully ever," Smith said. It's only good. Granger Smith's 3-year-old son River drowned earlier this month in the family's swimming pool. Smith said the couple has spoken to other parents and other celebrities who have lost children, which "seems to really help," and they hope to be able to provide that same comfort to others in the future. 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. 'I don't know if we ever truly will be able to forgive ourselves,' Amber added. The child, River, was known to Smith's fans. There isn't splashing or gurgling or kicking. I hope we can. 'It's not a bad thing that that "me" died. 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. "It’s important to not stay dark forever and to come back on social media," Smith said after his wife thanked the public for an "outpouring of love. I feel more in tune spiritually. Country star Granger Smith is grieving after the loss of his 3-year-old son, who died after drowning in a pool. He is also known by his alter-ego, Earl Dibbles Jr. Country music star Granger Smith is mourning the loss of his 3-year-old son after he drowned in a family pool in Texas. "I don’t believe that God takes anyone too soon. Granger Smith‘s 3-year old son River’s cause of death has been revealed. Country singer Granger Smith and his wife, Amber, tragically lost their 3-year-old son to a drowning accident. The couple has now raised more than $100,000 for the Austin hospital by selling T-shirts in River's honor. Smith’s rep confirmed to PEOPLE on Thursday that River’s tragic death was due to a drowning accident at home. "And we’re going to constantly search for ways that good will come out of this.". Country singer Granger Smith shared details about his 3-year-old son's drowning earlier this month, saying that he is committed to "search for every bit of good" that could come from the tragedy. There wasn't even a splash going in.' In fact, I think it's all good. On June 4, 2019, River Smith, drowned in family pool at home in Georgetown, Texas and couldn't be saved by doctors. The drowning of 3-year-old River Kelly Smith, the son of country singer Granger Smith, has been officially ruled accidental, and the police investigation is now closed.. Country singer Granger Smith’s 3-year-old son, River Smith, died in a tragic drowning accident earlier this month. No, this is pure dishonesty. Country singer Granger Smith announced the death of his 3-year-old son, River, in an emotional Instagram post Thursday. Country star Granger Smith's 3-year-old son dies in drowning accident June 7, 2019 03:00 Two weeks ago, River and his two older siblings were playing happily in their backyard. Country star Granger Smith’s 3-year-old son died in a drowning, a year after Olympic skier Bode Miller and hiswife Morgan Miller lost their 19-month-old daughter in a pool accident. Smith and his wife, Amber, appeared in a video on the family's YouTube channel Wednesday, about two weeks after River's death. 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. Bode Miller's wife says her 'heart breaks' for Granger Smith after the country star's son, three, drowns in their Texas swimming pool, a year after her daughter died in a similar fashion. River had previously appeared in the video for "Happens Like That". Article content. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Treat yourself to the perfect entertainment bundle with NOW TV's offers, Get a discount code to save on your internet security, Discover a range of promo codes on kitchen appliances, Find Just Eat's special deals and offers this week, Listen to podcasts and books for less with these offers. Country singer and songwriter Granger Smith’s 3-year-old son has died following a tragic accident. I pray that we can. '", "Somewhere between 30 seconds and 3 minutes later, Amber and I are inside our pool gate doing CPR on our son.". Give us our holidays: British Airways boss urges Boris Johnson to end 'heart-breaking' restrictions on... FA Cup semi-final test events will herald a summer of spectator sport as Ministers prepare for football... PETER HITCHENS: Axe the Monarchy? River's organs were donated, and Amber wrote on Instagram that at least two other children received transplants from him. On June 6, 2019, Smith announced that the couple's youngest son, River Kelly Smith, had died following a drowning accident at their home. Yes, if you want us to be like North Korea... or the USA, MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Truth? I hope we can.'. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 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. IE 11 is not supported. Getty/Jamie McCarthy. I feel more aware of our present moment and the value in the present moment, the value in the current breath that we have.'. Granger Smith is going on tour following tragedy.. Texas is one of the states currently seeing an alarming rise in the number of COVID-19 cases. Revealed: Princess Margaret herself - not her sister the Queen - blocked marriage to divorced RAF hero... 'I don't know how many months I have left': Sarah Harding, 39, says Christmas 2020 was 'probably her last'... Rise of celebrities having children in their mid-40s is 'causing a fertility crisis': Older mothers are... Jon Snow fights to defend The Wall... of the moat at his £1.75m farmhouse: Game of Thrones star Kit... JONATHAN MCEVOY: Murray Walker's pants-on-fire bellow was an art form that illuminated Formula One... at the... Farewell to the undisputed voice of Formula One: Legendary motor racing commentator Murray Walker dies aged... Granger Smith on How His Son River's Drowning Death Changed Him | PEOPLE.com. After River passed, the couple made it their mission to raise awareness about the dangers of drownings. Since then, Granger and Amber have been … This is the first time Smith and wife Amber spoke publicly about the death Wednesday. "Because it has been, it’s only been two weeks, but it’s been a journey and we’re still learning every day," Smith said, adding that his family was "stronger than ever.". I’m not going to get caught up in the reasons — I’ll never know," Smith said. He channeled his pain into his new music but won't be singing about his son specifically in his upcoming September album. Granger Smith, a country singer/songwriter, was born on September 4, 1979, in Dallas, Texas. Amber Smith also shared an Instagram post on Wednesday talking about the loss of her son. The singer delivered the news on Instagram, as he shared an image of himself and his son. Country music singer Granger Smith’s 3-year-old son has drowned in the family's backyard pool. He and his wife, Amber, also have another son and a daughter. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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. Jason Aldean, Maren Morris, More React to Granger Smith's Son's Death Read article “It was a tragic drowning at home,” a rep for the “Happens Like That” singer, 39, said in a statement to Us. Granger Smith Shares Heartbreaking Details From His 3-Year-Old Son's Devastating Accident Country singer Granger Smith and his wife, Amber Bartlett, lost their son River, in June 2019. "Don’t feel sorry for us because we feel very blessed we had an incredible little boy for three years, and we feel good about that and we feel really good about our other kids and their state of mind right now," Smith said. River died following a … Granger Smith joins thousands of families that face the pain of losing a child to drowning. ', 'I feel wiser. 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. 'I pray that we can. 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. They also donated $218,791 to the Dell Children's Medical Center, in Austin, Texas less than a month after the facility tried in vain to save River. On March 11, 2021, Granger Smith and his wife Amber, announced they were having their fourth child, a baby boy. He initially did not reveal how his son passed, but a rep told People that the young boy died from drowning in a pool. 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. The Texas sun was shining, the boys were playing with water guns, and Granger was struck by the beauty of their family life. 'I feel like I've died,' Granger said. he recounted. Granger Smith and wife Amber speak out on son's drowning, 1 year later . Two days after the drowning, the couple made the impossible decision to take River off life support and he passed away. He died two days later. Adding: 'I can lean on a higher power for that and know that my little boy is in a better place.'. 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. The country singer, 39, revealed the news on Wednesday in … According to NPR, the Lone Star State's number of new cases per day jumped over 160% as compared to just two weeks ago. ", He shared that the night River drowned, the child was having a water-gun fight with his older brother, while Smith watched his daughter do gymnastics, and "I thought, 'Soak up this moment because it’s not going to last forever. Michelle Pfeiffer checks in on the progress of moving into... Kim Kardashian shares heartwarming snap of 'morning... Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid look every inch the happy couple as... Paris Jackson fills up her gas tank wearing a Baja jacket... Priti Patel calls for 'full report' from Met Police after officers manhandle screaming women away as... Buckingham Palace 'brings in external legal firm to carry out bullying probe' as Meghan Markle demands to... Chancellor Rishi Sunak may offer health workers a one-off bonus to defuse the row over NHS pay. Looking back: 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 (L-R Granger, daughter London, Amber, son River and son Lincoln). River's organs were donated. The couple have been outspoken about their grief over the loss of the toddler and, in the interview, Amber admits that she doesn't know if they 'truly will be able to forgive' themselves. Both Smith and his wife, Amber Smith, shared the … Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's nine-bedroom mansion in exclusive neighbourhood of Montecito in California... 'Don't expect to see heads on spikes over this': Palace insider plays down rumours of a cull of advisers... Mac on... the Queen's reaction to the Harry and Meghan interview with Oprah Winfrey. River died at the Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas two days later, Amber wrote on Instagram on Wednesday.