Conner Smith on "I Hate Alabama, "Breaking On Country Radio, and more | Ten Year Town Ep. 75

Conner Smith on "I Hate Alabama, "Breaking On Country Radio, and more | Ten Year Town Ep. 75

Conner Smith is a country singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. He signed his first publishing deal at 16 and released his debut album, Smoky Mountains, in 2024. His breakout hits include “I Hate Alabama” and the Gold-certified “Take It Slow.” He has toured with artists like Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Chase Rice and Parker McCollum. He is currently signed to Big Machine Records’ Valory label.

In the episode, we discuss Conner’s early introduction to songwriting, the success of the viral hit “I Hate Alabama,” the struggles of breaking through on country radio and much more.