<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The multi-disciplinary talent has announced his departure from the country music industry in favor of ministry work. </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">GRANGER SMITH, former WHEELHOUSE RECORDS artist and current host of <a title="iHEARTRADIO" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/iheartradio-music-festival/">iHEARTRADIO</a>&#8217;s nationally-syndicated AFTER MIDNITE WITH GRANGER SMITH, is exiting the music touring business after 24 years and moving towards a new chapter in his life. He&#8217;s announced that he will embark on a farewell tour, LIKE A RIVER, on APRIL 13th, which will run through AUGUST 26th. In addition, SMITH has also announced the upcoming release of his memoir, LIKE A RIVER: FINDING THE FAITH AND STRENGTH TO MOVE FORWARD AFTER LOSS AND HEARTACHE, on AUGUST 1st, via W PUBLISHING GROUP, an imprint of THOMAS NELSON.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">SMITH, who will continue hosting the radio show, said in a social media post, “I’ve been so nervous to make this video, but I’m making this post to announce that this summer is my last ever tour. I have felt a strong desire to pursue ministry. This doesn’t mean I’m going to start a church, but this is a time of learning and growing for me.&#8221; He added, “I’m so hopeful about this future. [Wife] AMBER and I have been totally united on this. I know there are going to be a lot of questions and I’m going to try to stay engaged. I’m not going anywhere. I’m going to be here.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Compelled by the call to ministry, SMITH intends to serve his local church under the teaching, council and leadership of his pastor and elders while he continues work on a Master&#8217;s degree at SOUTHERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY along with public speaking and authorship.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">LIKE A RIVER is available for pre-order wherever books are sold. Click<a href="https://www.grangersmith.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> ;here</a> for more information.</p>