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Country music star Granger Smith had his final show and revealed to fans the stunning reason why he’s no longer pursing a career in music.
Instead, Smith says he’ll focus his time in Christian ministry. Undoubtedly, many people agree there is no better commitment to make in life than to follow Jesus and spread His Gospel.
43-year-old singer said, “I took this pic on Saturday- a keepsake from my last show as a touring musician. It’s been such a privilege to claim that job title for so many years!”
I took this pic on Saturday- a keepsake from my last show as a touring musician. It’s been such a privilege to claim that job title for so many years!
Let’s be clear. This is not retirement. That would mean I’m quitting work altogether.
It’s also not because I’m burned out or… pic.twitter.com/qWoy0zptXj— Granger Smith (@GrangerSmith) August 29, 2023
“Let’s be clear. This is not retirement,” he added. “That would mean I’m quitting work altogether.”
“It’s also not because I’m burned out or unwell or sick or heartbroken or grieving. I am more at peace and more free than any other time of my life. It’s not for any of those reasons.”
Smith quoted Matthew 13:44 and said his “real reason” for leaving music is joining the ministry.
The parable reads: “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”
Smith believes that “knowing Jesus” and sharing the Gospel is the “treasure of my life. And I want you to know this, so you can have Him as your treasure too.”
“There is not another #1 song I can write, album I can release, sold out concert I can perform, that is more important than this,” he continued.
Will you join @GrangerSmith on this next chapter? 🤍🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/vnDVbQBADB
— Granger Smith Daily (fan account) (@GrangerSDaily) August 29, 2023
“I hope to see y’all soon on a new kind of stage,” he concluded.
Back in April, he said he felt relieved after making the announcement.
“For the last few years, a handful of people had known that [I was] probably leaving country music,” he said at the time.
“It’s difficult to get on stage in different environments, in different cities and play music for people knowing, as I’m looking into their eyes, that I’m probably going to tell them in a few months that I’m not doing this anymore. That’s a difficult way to live. And so, there’s a big sense of relief now that I’ve told everyone.”
