Nate Smith (singer)

Nate Smith is an American country music singer signed to Sony Music Nashville.[1] After his song "Wildfire" went viral on TikTok in 2020, he signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV and gained prominence on social media before landing his major label record deal. He was previously signed to Word Records.[2]

Nate Smith
BornParadise, California
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2018–present
LabelsWord, Arista Nashville, RCA Nashville
Websitenatesmithofficial.com

Early life and career

Born and raised in Paradise, California, Smith was introduced to performing music by his church youth leader and cites Garth Brooks, Tom Petty, and Fleetwood Mac as his early influences. After moving to Nashville at age 23, he signed a record deal with Word Records and a publishing deal with Centricity Music. During this time, he opened for artists including Brett Eldredge, Eli Young Band, and X Ambassadors.[3]

After returning to Paradise, California in 2018, Smith's home burned down in the Butte County Camp Fire.[4] The tragedy inspired him to write his breakout song "One of These Days". News of the release was reported by local press and several national outlets including NPR, which encouraged Smith to return to Nashville and continue pursuing music.[5]

After relocating, Smith released his next single "Wildfire". A clip of the performer singing his track went viral on the social media platform TikTok, gaining over 3 million views.[6] A few months later, in November 2021, Smith signed a record deal with Sony Music Nashville and dropped his major label debut, "Raised Up", which he co-wrote with hit songwriter Jonathan Smith. He soon followed it with "I Don't Wanna Go to Heaven".[7] The track helped land him on 2022 Artists to Watch lists by Country Now, Country Lifestyle Network and PopWrapped.[8][9][10]

After Arista Nashville closed in March 2023, Smith was transferred to RCA Records' Nashville division.[11]

Discography

Studio albums
Studio album, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[12]		 US
Country
[13]		 CAN
[14]
Nate Smith 30624

Singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Year Peak positions Certifications Album
US
[16]		 US
Country
Songs
[17]		 US Country Airplay
[18]		 CAN
[19]		 CAN Country
[20]
"Whiskey on You" 2022 43111—1 Nate Smith[15]
"World on Fire" 2023 —[upper-alpha 1]27159718

Promotional singles
List of promotional singles, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Year Peak positions Certifications Album
US
[23]		 US
Country
Songs
[17]
"Wreckage" 2022 6920 Nate Smith[15]

Other certified songs
Title Year Certifications Album
"Under My Skin" 2020 Nate Smith

Notes
  1. "World on Fire" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number three on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[22]

References
  1. "Sony Music Nashville Signs Nate Smith". MusicRow.com. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
  2. "Sony Music Nashville C&I Country Roundup - C&I Magazine". Cowboys and Indians Magazine. 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
  3. "Sony/ATV Nashville Signs Nate Smith To Worldwide Deal". MusicRow.com. 2020-10-16. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
  4. Barber, Molly. "One Of These Days, Our Interview with Nate Smith". Mountain Valley Living.
  5. "A Song Of Tribute To The Lost Town Of Paradise". NPR.org. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
  6. "Natesmithcountry on TikTok". TikTok. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
  7. Nicholson, Jessica (2021-11-19). "First Country: Chris Stapleton, Adele, Cole Swindell, Lainey Wilson, Gabby Barrett". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
  8. Liptak, Carena (2021-12-28). "Country Next: 15 Artists to Watch in 2022". Country Now. Retrieved 2022-01-24.
  9. Rian, Lindsi (2022-01-10). "Music Monday: One's to Watch in 2022". Cowboy Lifestyle Network. Retrieved 2022-01-25.
  10. Perkins, Trevor. "31 Country Newcomers To Watch In 2022".
  11. Jem Aswad (March 23, 2023). "Sony Music Dissolves Arista Nashville Label". Variety. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  12. @billboardcharts (May 8, 2023). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200..." (Tweet). Retrieved May 9, 2023 – via Twitter.
  13. "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  14. "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of May 13, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  15. Iahn, Buddy (November 18, 2022). "Nate Smith drops 'Wreckage'". The Music Universe. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
  16. Peaks on the Hot 100:
  17. "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. September 26, 2022. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  18. "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  19. "Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 28, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  20. References for Canada Country:
  21. "American certifications – Nate Smith". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  22. "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of October 21, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  23. Peaks on the Hot 100:
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