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Thursday, August 20, 2026 by Brent Adams

Country Music Star Granger Smith, Now A Pastor, Shares Beating His 11 Toxic Beliefs

Photo: K-LOVE News/Brent Adams

A big shoutout to Granger Smith for coming by the studios today to discuss his new book, “Poison In The Well: 11 Toxic Beliefs That Kept Me From The Living Water of Jesus.” 

Amazing guy. Amazing book... that will challenge readers to really examine their spiritual lives. 

Looking forward to sharing our interview soon here at K-LOVE News Page and God Stories on the radio.  

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Granger Smith is a former country music star, songwriter, radio host, and Christian minister from Texas. He is best known for his 2016 No. 1 country hit "Backroad Song."

In recent years, he transitioned away from full-time music to focus on Christian ministry, speaking, writing, and discipleship work. He is the author of the bestselling memoir Like a River: Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward after Loss and Heartache, which reflects on grief, faith, and the loss of his son, River, in 2019.