CMA Fest 2026 - Payton Smith I Roger The Wild Child Show

Country music rising star Payton Smith joins Roger The Wild Child and Baby Daisy for an exclusive interview live from CMA Fest 2026 in Nashville, discussing his incredible journey from viral success to becoming one of country music's brightest young artists.The Louisiana native first captured national attention with his breakout hit "Like I Knew You Would," which has generated more than 50 million streams and was recognized as the #7 Country Song of the Year on Spotify's Hot Country playlist. Since then, Payton has continued building momentum through relentless touring, exceptional musicianship, and a growing catalog of authentic country music that resonates with fans across the country.During this exclusive CMA Fest conversation, Payton discusses his latest releases, including "Lived Up" and his highly anticipated single "Two Hearts," released on June 12. He shares the inspiration behind the songs, his creative songwriting process, and the personal experiences that continue to shape his music.Fans also get an inside look at Payton's impressive musical talents, including his passion for playing multiple instruments and how his Louisiana upbringing continues to influence his sound and storytelling. His commitment to authenticity and musicianship has helped set him apart in today's country music landscape.The interview also explores his experiences sharing the stage with major artists including Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, Dylan Scott, Lily Rose, Priscilla Block, and legendary rock band ZZ Top. Payton reflects on these career milestones and discusses returning to the Grand Ole Opry on June 13 to celebrate the release of "Two Hearts," another major achievement in his rapidly growing career.Recognized as a "Next Big Thing" by Music Row Magazine, Payton Smith continues to prove why he is one of Nashville's most exciting emerging artists. With millions of streams, a loyal fanbase, major performances, and new music on the horizon, his future in country music looks brighter than ever.Join Roger The Wild Child and Baby Daisy for this exciting conversation with one of country music's fastest-rising stars.#PaytonSmith #RogerTheWildChildShow #BabyDaisy #CMAFest2026 #CountryMusic #TwoHearts #LivedUp #LikeIKnewYouWould #GrandOleOpry #Nashville #CountryArtist #CountryMusicNews #CountryInterviews #NewCountryMusic #LouisianaCountry #SpotifyHotCountry #MusicRow #SingerSongwriter #CountryPodcast #RisingCountryStar #LiveFromCMAFest #RogerTheWildChild #CountryMusicsPowerhouse #MusicCity #CountryFans