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5 Facts You Need to Know on Countryfest Artist: Granger Smith
We're gearing up for Countryfest 2016 sponsored by Upstate Ford July 9th at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds! So it's time to get to know our lineup a little better!
Granger Smith is one of the country music stars to take the stage with us this Summer. You've heard his "Backroad Song" a million times, but what's his story???
Here are 5 Facts you Need to Know About: GRANGER SMITH
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- Taught himself how to play the guitar at 14 years old and has been playing shows ever since.
- Moved to Nashville at 19 years old and recorded his first self-released album during his first semester in college.
- He has performed at the White House not once, but three times!
- His first major label release wasn't until "Remington" in March of this year.
- His wife is ready to pop out their third child any day now!
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