Nate Smith (singer)

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Nate Smith
Born (1985-09-19) September 19, 1985 (age 39)
Paradise, California
Genres Country, Country rock
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2018–present
Labels
Website natesmithofficial.com

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]

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Early life and career

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

Studio albums

Studio album, with selected details and chart positions
TitleDetailsPeak chart positionsCertifications
US
[15] 		US
Country
[16] 		CAN
[17]
Nate Smith 30624
California Gold
  • Scheduled: October 4, 2024
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Formats: CD, download
To be released

EPs

EP, with selected details
TitleDetails
Through the Smoke
  • Released: April 5, 2024
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications
TitleYearPeak positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
[20] 		US
Country
Songs
[21] 		US Country Airplay
[22] 		CAN
[23] 		CAN Country
[24] 		NZ
Hot
[25]
"Whiskey on You"202243111—1—Nate Smith [18]
"World on Fire"20232161391—
"Bulletproof"20243710352320
  • RIAA: Platinum [19]
California Gold
"Drinkin' Buddies"
(with Lee Brice and Hailey Whitters) [27] 		——26—59—TBA
"I Like It"
(with Alesso)		———60——California Gold

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles, with selected chart positions and certifications
TitleYearPeak positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
[28] 		US
Country
Songs
[29] 		NZ
Hot
[30]
"Under My Skin"2020———Nate Smith [18]
"I Don't Wanna Go to Heaven"2021———
"Wreckage"20226920—
"Fix What You Didn't Break"2024— [upper-alpha 1] 3127California Gold

Notes

  1. ↑ "Fix What You Didn't Break" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 13 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. [31]

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  2. ↑ "Sony Music Nashville C&I Country Roundup - C&I Magazine". Cowboys and Indians Magazine. 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
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  24. ↑ References for Canada Country:
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