Granger Smith and Amber Smith’s Family Album: A Timeline of Their Major Milestones

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Granger Smith and Amber Smith's Family Album: A Timeline of Their Major Milestones

Looking back. One year after their 2010 wedding, Granger Smith and Amber Smith started growing their family. The country singer, 39, and the actress, 37, welcomed their daughter, London, in 2011. The little one became a big sister in 2014 when her baby brother, Lincoln, was born. River joined the family in 2016. In June 2019, the “Backroad Song” singer revealed that his youngest child had died. “I have to deliver unthinkable news,” he captioned a father-son shot on social media at the time. “We’ve lost our youngest son, River Kelly Smith. Following a tragic accident, and despite doctor’s best efforts, he was unable to be revived. Amber and I made the decision to say our last goodbyes and donate his organs so that other children will be given a second chance at life. Our family is devastated and heartbroken, but we take solace in knowing he is with his Heavenly Father.” The Texas native added: “Riv was special. Everyone that met him knew that immediately. The joy he brought to our lives cannot be expressed and his light will be forever in our hearts. If there are words to say more, I cannot find them in this moment. Love the ones close to you. There has never been a more difficult moment for us than this.” [jwplayer tUGCP76t-l3ahXupL] In lieu of gifts, the BMI Award winner asked his followers to donate to Dell Children’s Medical Center in River’s name. His wife shared the same story on her account, adding: “Nothing can prepare a mother to deliver this kind of news.” Following the couple’s posts, Granger’s rep told Us Weekly in a statement that River's accident was "a tragic drowning at home.” Scroll for a look at the Smith family through the years. [podcast_block]

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Granger Smith and Amber Smith's Family Album: A Timeline of Their Major Milestones

Looking back. One year after their 2010 wedding, Granger Smith and Amber Smith started growing their family. The country singer, 39, and the actress, 37, welcomed their daughter, London, in 2011. The little one became a big sister in 2014 when her baby brother, Lincoln, was born. River joined the family in 2016. In June 2019, the “Backroad Song” singer revealed that his youngest child had died. “I have to deliver unthinkable news,” he captioned a father-son shot on social media at the time. “We’ve lost our youngest son, River Kelly Smith. Following a tragic accident, and despite doctor’s best efforts, he was unable to be revived. Amber and I made the decision to say our last goodbyes and donate his organs so that other children will be given a second chance at life. Our family is devastated and heartbroken, but we take solace in knowing he is with his Heavenly Father.” The Texas native added: “Riv was special. Everyone that met him knew that immediately. The joy he brought to our lives cannot be expressed and his light will be forever in our hearts. If there are words to say more, I cannot find them in this moment. Love the ones close to you. There has never been a more difficult moment for us than this.” [jwplayer tUGCP76t-l3ahXupL] In lieu of gifts, the BMI Award winner asked his followers to donate to Dell Children’s Medical Center in River’s name. His wife shared the same story on her account, adding: “Nothing can prepare a mother to deliver this kind of news.” Following the couple’s posts, Granger’s rep told Us Weekly in a statement that River's accident was "a tragic drowning at home.” Scroll for a look at the Smith family through the years. [podcast_block]

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February 2010

The pair met on a music video set and tied the knot in 2010.

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October 2011

Granger and Amber welcomed their first child together, London.

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January 2014

Lincoln joined the family in 2014.

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May 2016

The first photo Amber posted of her son was a black-and-white shot of his feet in the sand.

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November 2016

The family celebrated Halloween with Toy Story costumes.

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July 2017

The Texas native showed off baby bump mirror selfies from all three of her pregnancies.

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October 2017

For Halloween 2017, the Smith family dressed up as superheroes.

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April 2019

River, London and Lincoln joined their dad on tour.

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May 2019

Lincoln was all smiles at his kindergarten graduation ceremony.

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June 2019

Amber announced River's death by posting this selfie with her son.

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June 2019

"In lieu of flowers or gifts, please send donations to Dell Children’s Medical Center in River’s name," she wrote at the time. "The doctors, nurses and staff have been incredible."

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July 2019

“After dinner drive and walk to the lake,” Amber captioned a selfie with London and Lincoln. “The smiles on these faces are some of the brightest lights in the dark.”

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August 2019

London and Lincoln headed back to school. "So happy and proud for London entering 2nd grade," their mom wrote on Instagram. "So excited for Lincoln to be able to walk into Kindergarten at the same school as his big sister. Yet, I’m also so sad they won’t have their little brother bouncing and running down the halls, making everyone laugh at drop off."

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May 2020

London and Lincoln praised their teachers while homeschooling amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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June 2020

"Today, one year ago, began our trek down this rocky road of grief," Amber captioned an Instagram slideshow. "There have been many turns, many bumpy spots and many just outright falls, but we are walking, we are moving, we are taking the next steps and I can say that one year later, we are different. In a strange way, we are stronger by His grace. We have learned so much about ourselves and our family and our God. Today we start year 2. A lot of people say it’s harder than the first. I don’t know how it could be but I’m ready to take it on, even if I have tears streaming down my face. I’m ready to keep learning and keep growing and keep trusting my God."

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July 2020

"I don’t want to go to pools, I don’t want to be around swimming or any body of water for the most part, but I grin and bear it for my kiddos,” Amber captioned a summer selfie with London and Lincoln. "I’m grateful they aren’t traumatized to where they hate water. I’m grateful they still want to swim. I’m still, and always will be, nervous near any water. … It’s hard to push through, it’s hard to face your battles head on, but they deserve a 'normal' childhood. They deserve to have fun and not have a mom who lives in fear and holds them back."

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August 2020

"We got away for a quick little, last-minute trip before school starts,” Amber captioned an Instagram family photo. "We went to an adorable remote cabin in Jefferson, Texas. We put down the phones, we played games, fished, explored, journaled, read the Bible while the sun came up and just enjoyed being together. It was such a refreshing little getaway and we can’t wait to go back."

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September 2020

"Luna Joy is the puppy we didn’t know we needed,” Amber captioned a September 2020 Instagram slideshow. "She’s a mess, and it’s like having a newborn again. Up at night and chewing and into everything, but she’s bringing so much joy to our family."

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March 2021

The couple announced in March 2021 that they are expecting a baby boy, due in August.

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August 2021

London and Lincoln met their newborn brother, Maverick, in Amber’s Instagram post. “Welcome home, buddy,” she captioned the sweet sibling shot.

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December 2021

“If you could see my heart, it would be smiling,” Granger captioned an outdoor family photo via Instagram.