Country singer Granger Smith's 3-year-old son dies in 'tragic accident'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Country singer Granger Smith announced on Thursday his 3-year-old son, River Kelly Smith, recently died in a "tragic accident."

Smith, who was scheduled to appear at a concert in Kansas City Thursday, said he and his wife, Amber, chose to donate River’s organs "so that other children will be given a second chance at life."



Smith shared the following statement on Facebook:


In lieu of flowers or gifts, the couple asked people send donations to Dell Children’s Medical Center in River’s name.

Smith’s wife, Amber, shared the following post on Instagram.