Granger Smith will be leaving his country music career to pursue something more important for him and his family: ministry; is he still going to perform this year?
Taking to his official Facebook account, the "That's Why I Love Dirt Road" hitmaker shared a video announcement, saying he felt a "strong desire to pursue ministry."
He clarified that he's not going to start a church or a crusade, but rather, he and his family will be serving their local church.
"We're going to pour into that church as members, and have my pastors and elders pour into me and disciple me and teach me as I sit under their wise teaching," he explained. (via The Music Universe)
In addition to his family pursuing ministry, he is also attending a seminary called Southern Baptist Theological Seminary to take his master's degree which "takes a ton of time."
Granger Smith to Wrap Up His Career With His Final Tour
The musician later revealed it was hard for him to post the announcement because it would be the end of the longest era of his life after being a musician and touring for over 24 years.
"This summer will be my last tour. I am so encouraged and hopeful and excited and joyful about the next chapter, but to a large extent, I have no idea what it will look like," he wrote.
Aside from his solo music career, he will also retire his alter ego persona, Earl Dibbs Jr.
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Granger Smith's career began at a young age as he already signed a contract at the age of 19. He has been performing and releasing songs ever since.
According to his official website, his final tour would kick off at the Oshkosh Arena in Oshkosh, Wisconsin this April 13, 2023. His series of shows will run until August.
For more information about tickets, complete tour dates, and VIP passes, visit this link.
Granger Smith Book 2023
In addition to his final tour, the singer would also be publishing his book titled "Like a River: Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward After Loss and Heartache."
The book will revolve around his personal story of how he moved forward from a tragedy and started a new life after experiencing failures and pain.
His upcoming project was inspired by the death of his son, River, who passed away after drowning in their family pool in 2019.
