| Smoky Mountains | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | January 26, 2024 |
| Genre | Country |
| Length | 38:23 |
| Label | Valory |
| Producer | Zach Crowell |
| Singles from Smoky Mountains | |
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Smoky Mountains is the debut studio album by American country music singer Conner Smith. It was released on January 26, 2024 via Valory. "Creek Will Rise" was issued in April 2023 as the lead single, and became Smith's first top 20 hit on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
Conner Smith co-wrote 11 of the album's 12 tracks, with the exception being "I Hate Alabama". [1] Zach Crowell produced all of the tracks on the record, except for "Regret in the Morning", which was produced by Daniel Ross. Mark Trussell received co-production credits for "Roulette on the Heart", which features guest vocals from Hailey Whitters. "Roulette on the Heart" will be released as the album's second single on April 22, 2024. [2]
"I Hate Alabama" and "Take It Slow" were previously included on Smith's debut EP, Didn't Go Too Far, from 2022. [3]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Smoky Mountains" | 2:42 | |
| 2. | "Creek Will Rise" |
| 2:49 |
| 3. | "Roulette on the Heart" (featuring Hailey Whitters) |
| 3:15 |
| 4. | "Heatin' Up" |
| 3:22 |
| 5. | "Baby, I" |
| 3:05 |
| 6. | "Meanwhile in Carolina" |
| 3:47 |
| 7. | "Boots in the Bleachers" |
| 3:19 |
| 8. | "Take It Slow" |
| 2:42 |
| 9. | "Trouble" |
| 2:55 |
| 10. | "I Hate Alabama" |
| 3:34 |
| 11. | "Regret in the Morning" |
| 3:24 |
| 12. | "God Moments" |
| 3:25 |
| Total length: | 38:23 | ||
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Country Albums ( Billboard ) [4] | 42 |
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