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The Irish Sun
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Country star Conner Smith, 24, ‘struck & killed elderly woman, 77, as she was crossing road'
COUNTRY star Conner Smith allegedly struck and killed an elderly woman as she was crossing the road. The artist was driving his Chevrolet Silverado truck when the accident happened in Nashville on Sunday night. 2 Conner Smith has been accused of colliding into a woman while she was crossing the road Credit: Getty The victim has been identified as Dorothy Dobbins, 77. He has been accused of not giving way to her while she was crossing the road, according to He has not yet been charged with any crime. "On June 8th, Mr. Smith was involved in a car accident that tragically claimed a life," his lawyer told read more on ents "His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time. "Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation." Sources told TMZ he was not distracted by his phone. They also revealed he was not under the influence. Most read in Celebrity Smith is signed to Big Machine Records - the label that was founded in 2005. Big Machine Records was bought by Scooter Braun's firm, Ithaca Holdings, in 2019. Big Machine Records is Taylor Swift's former record label and Smith rose to prominence when he released the track I Hate Alabama, which surged on TikTok. It was that particular track that helped him secure the deal with Big Machine Records. In 2023, he released the song Creek Will Rise, which reached 89 in the US music charts. It reached number 12 in the US Country Airplay charts, which are released weekly by Billboard. He was nominated in the New Male Artist of the Year category ahead of last year's ACM Awards. The accident happened just weeks after he released his song Country in the Clouds. Smith is yet to comment on the accident. On Monday, he shared pictures of himself on stage in front of his fans in Nashville. "Hometown hits different," he captioned the social media post. 2 He was not under the influence, sources close to the star revealed Credit: Getty More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
Pink Villa
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Conner Smith Causes Death of 77-Year-Old Woman in Alleged Crosswalk Accident, Here's Everything We Know So Far
Trigger Warning: This article contains discussion of death which some readers may find distressing. Country music star Conner Smith is at the center of a tragic accident after allegedly striking and killing a 77-year-old pedestrian, Dorothy Dobbins, in Nashville. The fatal crash, which occurred on June 8, remains under investigation, with no charges filed against the singer at this time. According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Smith, 24, was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck when he hit Dobbins as she was crossing the road in a marked crosswalk. Dobbins, a local resident, was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she later succumbed to her injuries. Police cited Smith's failure to yield the right of way as the preliminary contributing factor in the crash, but noted that he showed no signs of impairment. No charges have been filed against him yet as the investigation continues. Smith's attorney issued a statement expressing deep sympathy for the victim's family and confirmed that the "Creek Will Rise" singer is fully cooperating with authorities. A source close to the situation also clarified that Smith was neither impaired nor distracted by his phone at the time of the incident. The accident occurred on the final day of CMA Fest, Nashville's major annual country music celebration. Smith, a Nashville native and Big Machine Records artist, recently released his debut album, Smoky Mountains, and was nominated for New Male Artist of the Year at the 2024 ACM Awards. As investigations move forward, Conner Smith's team continues to stress his cooperation and grief over the fatal accident. Meanwhile, the country music community and local residents mourn the loss of Dorothy Dobbins, as questions remain about the circumstances that led to this tragic event.
Perth Now
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Country music star kills woman in crash
Country music star Conner Smith has been involved in a fatal car accident in his native Nashville, killing a woman as she walked along a pedestrian crossing, according to US entertainment site The Metropolitan Nashville Police department released a statement saying Smith was driving his Chevrolet on June 8 when he struck the 77 year old woman as she crossed the road. It is believed the crash was caused by Smith failing to give right of way to the woman as she, the Police department said. The woman, who lived in the area where the incident took place, was taken to a nearby university medical centre where she later died. Conner Smith performs to a receptive crowd. Credit: Instagram The investigation into the incident is ongoing and no charges have been laid against Smith for the time being as he continues to cooperate with Police. In a statement shared with People, Smith's legal team confirmed the incident. 'His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time,' the statement said. There is no suggestion Smith was under the influence of alcohol or any other drugs or distracted by his phone. Smith was born and raised in Nashville and was nominated for New Male Artist of the Year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, and in the same year was featured on the soundtrack to the hit movie Twisters.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Whiskey On You' singer Nate Smith to perform on opening day of NYS Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You've waited long enough. Country star Nate Smith has been announced as Suburban Park's opening day concert. Smith will kick off Central New York's most iconic 13-day event on Wednesday, August 20, at 8 p.m. 'I can't wait to get The Fair started with one of Country music's brightest stars in Nate Smith,' said Julie LaFave, Fair Director. He is known for his songs, 'World on Fire,' 'Fix What You Didn't Break,' 'Wreckage,' and more. 'Smith, who was named the Academy of Country Music's New Male Artist of the Year, Billboard's Rookie of the Year, and Amazon's Breakthrough Country Artist in 2024, has become one of music's most widely searched artists with over 2.2 billion career streams to date,' said the Fair. In total, the Fair's 2025 Chevrolet Music Series will feature 41 national recording acts. There will be a daily 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. concert at Chevy Court (located near Gate 1), and an 8 p.m. concert each evening at Suburban Park. Artist: Place: Time: Date: Nate Smith Suburban Park 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Cheap Trick Chevy Court 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 Steve Miller Band Suburban Park 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 Kidz Bop Chevy Court 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Kameron Marlowe Chevy Court 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 O.A.R Suburban Park 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Busta Rhymes Suburban Park 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone Chevy Court 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Sister Hazel Chevy Court 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Red Hot Chilli Pipers Chevy Court 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 Maddie & Tae Chevy Court 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 DJ Pauly D Chevy Court 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 Shaggy Suburban Park 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
