Granger Smith, the Texas born-and-bred singer/songwriter, has been busy reinventing the face of traditional country one chart-topping single at a time. By consistently providing blended hits that are well outside the realm of “typical,” Granger’s music provides a refreshing and unique variation on the growing independent country music scene. Though he’s been in the music business since he was a teenager, Granger doesn’t always play by the rules, which he finds gratifying. “When I knew I wanted to be a singer-songwriter for a living, I never set out to be totally grassroots,” he explains. “Probably no one does. At that time, there was a system and most people followed that system. Write a song, book a studio and musicians, play a showcase, get a record deal, get famous, request all green M&Ms.” For Granger, a mixed bag has proven more his style. “I’ve taken a unique path, which has been partly unplanned, but very rewarding,” he adds. Over a decade into his career, the former Texas A&M alumn has already checked several items off his bucket list. Played by invitation at the White House? Check. Paid his respects to American soldiers? Absolutely, both through multiple tours in Iraq and Kuwait and through his annual 100-mile soldier walk. This year, he was asked to partner with The Boot Campaign to further raise awareness of our troops’ needs as they return home from combat. The ‘We Do It In A Field’ hitmaker means what he sings, because he works on his own time and in his own way. He has created his own in-home studio and http://www.thelyricoxford.com/