<h2>GRANGER SMITH TAKES AIM WITH WHEELHOUSE RECORDS ALBUM DEBUT REMINGTON</h2>
<p>In Stores &#8211; MARCH 4, 2016. CMT Hot 20 Countdown World Premieres Video for Top 10 Hit “Backroad Song” This Weekend<br />
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<p>NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 14, 2016) – Country music trailblazer <b>Granger Smith</b> rounded out a banner year in 2015 and, today, confirms the release of his Wheelhouse Records debut album <b><i>Remington,</i></b> due out <b>March 4, 2016</b>. Following their acclaimed collaboration on Smith’s <i>4&#215;4 </i>EP, <i>Remington </i>is co-produced by Granger and the esteemed Frank Rogers (<a title="Brad Paisley" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbBPaisley&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbrad-paisley-tickets%2Fartist%2F714837&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">Brad Paisley</a>, <a title="Trace Adkins" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSTAdkins/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Ftrace-adkins-tickets%2F">Trace Adkins</a>, <a title="Darius Rucker" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSDarius/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fdarius-rucker-tickets%2F">Darius Rucker</a>). The album features the hit single “<b>Backroad Song</b>,” which continues its ascent at Country Radio, catapulting into the <b>Top 10</b> on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts this week. Remington delivers immensely relatable material through Granger’s vivid songwriting. “I’ve always thought of my albums as diaries of my life,” says Granger. “Some songs are easy and light-hearted, while others are painful and personal. During this time, we welcomed the birth of my little boy, and we lost my dad. </p>
<p>&#8220;My life was such a roller coaster during my time writing and recording <i>Remington</i>, and you can hear that journey in these songs.” Granger effortlessly takes the listener on a ride with songs like “Tractor,” a poignant ode to his father and the impact he had on his life; and with “Blue Collar Dollars” by painting an authentic picture of small towns, hard work and young love. And fans are sure to rave about “Merica,” a brand new track featuring Granger’s wildly popular alter-ego, Earl Dibbles Jr. </p>
<p>Adding to the excitement surrounding the single, <b><i>CMT</i></b> will world premiere the official “Backroad Song” music video (directed by Chris Hicky) this weekend on <b><i>CMT Hot 20 Countdown</i></b>. Tune-in at 9am ET/8am CT this <b>Saturday, January 16</b> and keep up with the conversation on Twitter using hashtag #CMThot20. The show will encore Sunday, January 17 at 9am ET/8am CT. Fans can also watch the “Backroad Song” premiere via Granger Smith’s CMT artist page at: <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/lym9h/hr2xke/hz8zkd">http://www.cmt.com/artists/granger-smith/</a></p>
<p>Accolades continue to pour in for the fast-rising star. Granger has been named <b><i>Rolling Stone Country’s</i></b> “<a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/lym9h/hr2xke/xr9zkd">New Country Artists You Need To Know</a>,” <b><i>MusicRow’s</i></b> “<a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/lym9h/hr2xke/dka0kd">Next Big Thing</a>,” <b><i>Billboard’s </i></b>“<a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/lym9h/hr2xke/tcb0kd">Artist To Watch</a>,” <b><i>Huffington Post’s</i></b> “<a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/lym9h/hr2xke/94b0kd">Top 20 Artists To Watch</a>,” <b><i>Taste of Country’s</i></b> “<a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/lym9h/hr2xke/pxc0kd">Hottest New Act of 2016”</a> and <b><i>Myspace’s</i></b> “<a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/lym9h/hr2xke/5pd0kd">10 Country Artists That Should be on Your Radar in 2016</a>.” </p>
<p>Granger recently celebrated another milestone in his prolific career making his <b>Grand Ole Opry</b> debut, delivering back-to-back performances at the legendary <a title="Ryman" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbRyman&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fryman-auditorium-tickets-nashville%2Fvenue%2F221356&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">Ryman</a> Auditorium also known as the “mother church.</p>