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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Conner Smith cancels shows after fatal crosswalk car accident
Country singer Conner Smith, who accidentally struck and killed a 77-year-old woman walking in a crosswalk on June 8, cancelled his upcoming show at the Military Appreciation Concert at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on June 20, reported People. "As Conner Smith takes time to privately process recent events, he will unfortunately not be performing in Akron on June 20. We appreciate your understanding and continued support during this difficult time," his team said in a statement, as per the outlet. He was also scheduled to perform at the Buckeye Country Superfest on June 21. On June 16, the festival announced on X that he would no longer perform. "Conner Smith will, unfortunately, not be performing this weekend. Vincent Mason will be joining us at The Shoe in his place," the post read, reported People. Although he cancelled his shows in June, Smith is still scheduled to perform several shows from July to November. Justin Beiber posts weepy picture of Orlando Bloom On June 8, Smith was driving a Chevrolet pickup truck when he hit Dorothy Dobbins as she was crossing the roadway inside a marked crosswalk, per a release shared by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, reported People. After the incident, Dobbins was taken to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she later died, as per the outlet. "The preliminary contributing factor for this crash appears to be Smith failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian," the release said. "He showed no signs of impairment." As of June 10, police said the investigation was ongoing and there are no charges against Smith. At the time, Smith's attorney shared that he was "involved in a car accident that tragically claimed a life." "His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time," the statement continued. "Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation." Meanwhile, a source added that the incident was an accident and Smith was not under the influence nor distracted by his phone, reported People.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Country star makes drastic career move after deadly car crash with pedestrian
The country singer Conner Smith is making a major shakeup with his burgeoning career after he was involved in a deadly crash. The 24-year-old singer–songwriter had been scheduled to headline the Military Appreciation Concert in Akron, Ohio, on Friday, June 20, but he has now dropped out of the event, Kaulig Companies Championship tournament officials told WKYC on Monday. Smith dropped out of the event shortly after police alleged that he struck and killed a 77-year-old woman with his truck while she was in a crosswalk. Smith's representatives haven't yet responded to request for comment. In a statement shared with the tournament, a spokesperson for William Morris Endeavor (WME) wrote: 'As Conner Smith takes time to privately process recent events, he will unfortunately not be performing in Akron on June 20. We appreciate your understanding and continued support during this difficult time.' The Military Appreciation Concert, dubbed A Night in Nashville and to be held at Akron's Firestone Country Club, will now feature the country singer Frankie Ballard as its headline act. Smith has since dropped out of multiple upcoming performances in the wake of the dead crash. He was originally set to follow up his Night in Nashville show with a performance at the Buckeye Country Superfest on June 21, the following day. But the event announced on X on Monday that he would 'unfortunately not be performing this weekend.' Vincent Mason was added as the opening act at Ohio State University's football stadium, which will feature performances later in the evening by Jelly Roll and Kane Brown. Despite the recent cancellations, Smith hasn't completely cleared his schedule. His website's touring listing indicates he still plans to perform two shows in Missouri on July 18 and 19, follow by a run through the Midwest later that month. Smith has multiple solo shows and festivals dates scheduled all across the US from August through late November. According to a statement released June 9 by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Smith hit and killed a woman identified as Dorothy Dobbins, 77, with his Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on the evening of June 8. Smith was set to follow up his Night in Nashville show with a performance at the Buckeye Country Superfest on June 21, the following day. But the event announced on X on Monday that he would 'unfortunately not be performing this weekend' Smith — who is signed to a subsidiary of Big Machine Records, Taylor Swift's old label — allegedly hit Dobbins when she was walking in a marked crosswalk. Dobbins was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and died there, according to police, who noted that she lived near the crosswalk where Smith allegedly hit her. In a statement to Smith's attorney, Worrick G. Robinson, said his client was 'involved in a car accident that tragically claimed a life.' 'His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time. Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation,' Robinson added. Police alleged that a 'contributing factor' to the incident was Smith 'failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian.' Authorities also noted that Smith didn't show any signs of impairment, but it's not yet clear if he was tested for drug or alcohol abuse. Police added that no charges have been filed against the singer at this time, but the investigation into the crash is ongoing. A source close to Smith said the crash was an accident, and they claimed he was not under the influence of any substances and wasn't distracted by his phone before the crash. Sources at the scene added that police quickly released the singer as he allegedly didn't show signs of obvious impairment The deadly incident occurred on the final day of CMA Fest 2025 in Nashville's Riverfront Park. Smith had performed at the festival on its Chevy Riverfront stage on Saturday, June 7, the day before the crash. Smith is a recording artist for Big Machine Records' sub-label Valory. He's best known for the viral hit I Hate Alabama, which was released in late 2021 and became a sensation with TikTok users. Buzz from the song led to his record deal, which he inaugurated with his 2022 EP Didn't Go Too Far. His 2023 singles Take It Slow and Creek Will Rise have both been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and the latter run also became a top-20 hit on Billboard's US Country Airplay chart.
Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Woman country star Conner Smith 'ploughed down and killed' was grandmother and one of Tennessee's top lawyers
A beloved grandmother killed by a rising country singer's truck was a top Tennessee lawyer and longtime women's rights advocate. Dorothy 'Dot' Dobbins, 77, was walking her dog in a marked crosswalk near her Nashville home on Sunday when she was hit by 24-year-old musician Conner Smith, authorities have confirmed. Cops said Smith failed to yield the right of way as Dobbins crossed the street. They added he was not under the influence or distracted at the time of the crash and, as of Tuesday afternoon, no charges have been filed. While it was originally claimed she was a dog walker, her neice confirmed she was walking her own dog. The investigation is ongoing. Local residents fear it was a tragic accident on a notoriously busy road and are calling for improved safety measures, according to WZTV Nashville. Dobbins was a partner at Dobbins, Venick, Kuhn & Byassee and had recently retired after a long and celebrated legal career. She co-founded the Lawyers' Association for Women in Nashville and, according to the Tennessee Bar Association, helped launch a women's center at Scarritt-Bennett and played a key role in opening Nashville's first domestic violence shelter through the YWCA. Online profiles note she specialized in 'Divorce, collaborative family practice, and alimony cases.' She leaves behind a daughter, a nurse at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where Dobbins was rushed after the crash and later died. Her family shared new photographs showing Dobbins smiling with a birthday cake and completing a jigsaw puzzle, enjoying her time as a grandmother of four. In a moving Facebook post, her niece wrote: 'I'm devastated to share that my aunt, Dot Dobbins, was killed in an accident last night while walking her dog. 'We are in total shock and fully heartbroken. Dot was incredibly active and healthy, enjoying her retirement to the fullest. 'We are still finding our footing but my family has been overwhelmed with love and support. I'm so grateful. 'There is so much more to say about Dot, the incredible work she did, her role as D-Dot to 4 grand boys she doted on, and the both famous and infamous recipes she brought to every family event. 'For now I just want to thank you for the love and light being sent to the entire Dobbins family. ... We need it.' The YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee also paid tribute on Facebook, remembering Dobbins as a 'tireless advocate for justice and a fierce champion for women and families.' 'She joined us each year for our Past Board Chair Luncheon—most recently in September 2024—and remained a steadfast supporter of our mission throughout her life,' they wrote. 'Dot played a pivotal role in advancing domestic violence awareness in career reflected the same commitment to equity and compassion.' Conner Smith's attorney released a statement to TMZ, saying: 'On June 8th, Mr. Smith was involved in a car accident that tragically claimed a life. His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time. 'Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation.' Just days before the fatal crash, Smith had performed at CMA Fest 2025, where he sang alongside fellow artist Dylan Marlowe. In his most recent Instagram post before Dobbins' death, Smith wrote: 'Hometown hits different.' An earlier video, shared weeks before the accident, showed the singer behind the wheel of his truck singing as he filmed himself driving. Smith rose to fame with his viral TikTok hit I Hate Alabama in 2021. He released his debut album Smoky Mountains in January 2024 and is slated to tour across the U.S. this summer. He is currently scheduled to perform in Fort Myers, Florida; Akron, Ohio; and Columbus, Ohio later this month. His team has not yet commented on whether the shows will proceed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Conner Smith's Rep Gives Update After Nashville Fatal Accident
Rising country star Conner Smith's representative has now responded to the news that Smith was involved in a fatal accident in Nashville, TN, that left an elderly woman dead. Smith's rep told People that he was 'involved in a car accident that tragically claimed a life.' Smith was not injured. The crash occurred on the evening of June 8, and Dorothy Dobbins, 77, was killed after being struck by a pickup truck driven by Smith, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department wrote in a news release. 'His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time,' Smith's rep's statement said, according to People. 'Mr. Smith continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation.' People noted that sources told the publication that Smith was not impaired at the time of the crash nor "distracted by his phone." Smith has 200,000 followers on Instagram. According to 9News, he is best known for the "viral hit 'I Hate Alabama' and released his debut album, 'Smoky Mountains,' in 2024." He "was nominated for New Male Artist of the Year at the ACM Awards last year," the station reported. "The pedestrian killed Sunday night after she was struck by a vehicle on 3rd Avenue North near Van Buren Street is identified as 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins," police wrote. "The preliminary investigation indicates that a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, driven by Conner Smith, 24, was traveling north on 3rd Avenue North as Dobbins was crossing the roadway," the release says. "It appears that she was inside a marked crosswalk when she was struck around 7:30 p.m. Dobbins, who lived nearby, was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where she died." "The preliminary contributing factor for this crash appears to be Smith failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian. He showed no signs of impairment. There are no charges at present as the investigation continues," the release Smith's Rep Gives Update After Nashville Fatal Accident first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 10, 2025
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country singer Conner Smith involved in fatal pedestrian accident, police say
Country singer Conner Smith allegedly struck and killed a woman who was walking in a crosswalk in Nashville, authorities say. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said Smith, 24, was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on Sunday when a 77-year-old woman was crossing in the crosswalk. Police said the woman was struck around 7:30 p.m. The woman, identified as Dorothy Dobbins, was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she died. "The preliminary contributing factor for this crash appears to be Smith failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian," Nashville police said in a statement. Police said Smith showed no signs of impairment and that there are no current charges as the investigation continues. In a statement to CBS News, Smith's attorney, Worrick G. Robinson, confirmed the incident and said Smith "continues to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation." "On June 8th, Conner Smith was involved in a car accident that tragically claimed the life of Ms. Dorothy Dobbins," Robinson said. "His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time." This crash occurred on the final day of CMA Fest, a four-day festival that celebrates country music. Smith made an appearance at the event in Nashville the day prior. Smith, a rising country music star, was born and raised in Nashville. He is signed to Big Machine Label Group's The Valory Music Co. In 2024, Smith was nominated for New Male Artist of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Smith also opened for country singer Luke Bryan on tour last year. Australian reporter covering Los Angeles protests shot with rubber bullet by police officer Eye Opener: Protests erupt in more cities over ICE deportations LAPD chief speaks out about deployment of military forces to anti-ICE protests
