Stream CBSN live or on demand for FREE on your TV, computer, tablet, or smartphone. "Because of the short time that had gone by, I thought I was gonna grab him and flip him over and he was gonna cough, and I was gonna say, 'Buddy! Granger Smith posted this photo of him and his son River, after the announcement that River had died in a "tragic accident." These past couple of years have been so rough but also so full of so much joy, hope, healing, growing and grace from God. She told Villarreal that she's more than 15 weeks pregnant. Granger Smith and wife Amber are expecting a baby boy. In 2019 the Smiths lost their 3-year-old son River, due to a drowning accident at home. But it was when their third child, River, was born that they felt their family was complete. "Beautiful and terrible things will happen. But that's not what happened. "I just had this feeling. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! River — who Smith called his "buddy" — was gone. And he was in the pool. Granger Smith is trying to find “meaning” after his family was rocked by a devastating tragedy. Country music star Granger Smith … I just said, 'I don't ever think we could replace, or would try to replace, River.' "After we got engaged, we started writing journals to our unborn children," Amber told CBS News' Mireya Villarreal. But I said, I just feel like I have love available to give," Smith said. A few weeks after River's death, the couple spoke out on their YouTube channel — hoping to help anyone struggling with loss. The happy news comes just 21 months after their toddler son River tragically died during a … Emergency Medical Services restored River's heartbeat but the lack of oxygen, while he was in the pool, left him brain dead with no hope of recovering. And I said, "No," Amber said. And it would have been a different outcome," he said. "Me and the three kids were outside. They also used social media to announce on Thursday that they are expecting a baby boy. he recalled. Life can change in an instant.". The Smiths believe their pain has become their purpose, sharing their raw joy and struggle in an effort to connect with people who might also be suffering. Through our suffering and joy, God's glory radiates through it all! Granger and Smith tragically lost their 3-year-old son, River, almost two years ago to a drowning accident. In July 2020, they got the news they were expecting but they would lose the baby at nine weeks after Amber miscarried. He said he carries guilt and wonders what he could have done differently to save River. Country singer Granger Smith’s 3-year-old son, River Smith, died in a tragic drowning accident earlier this month. I never once have felt blame for him," Amber said. All rights reserved. He was lifeless.". With a new baby boy on the way, Granger Smith and his wife Amber are looking ahead at new beginnings while also always keeping their late son, River, in their hearts and minds. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. "Because, as a parent, I look back on that day and there's a million things I could have done just a little bit different. On March 11, 2021, Granger Smith and his wife Amber, announced they were having their fourth child, a baby boy. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. GRANGER Smith and his wife Amber are expecting a baby boy. With one embryo left, they tried again. They later confirmed he died of a drowning accident at their home. "I think for a lot of women, they can feel guilt, you know, for not being able to do what we all think our bodies are meant to do," Amber said. Sometimes it's beat up and broken but it's NEVER hopeless. Granger Smith and wife Amber Smith lost their 3-year-old son River to a swimming accident in June 2019. ", She included a message to their late son by sharing, "Sweet Riv, because of the beautiful life you lived, we are forever changed and we will continue honoring [you're] big, little legacy until we come home to you. "That one child replaced another in that way. Like many artists, Smith heals through his music. granger smith returns to social media after 3-year-old son river's tragic death: photos “I have to deliver unthinkable news,” the “Backroad Song” singer wrote via Facebook at the time. The 41-year-old country singer and his spouse, 39, both took to Instagram on Thursday, March 11 to announce they are expecting a baby boy in August 2021. A new baby is usually pretty exciting news, but some celebrity pregnancy announcements really hit a little differently. The news comes following the death of the couple's 3-year-old son River in 2019. Copyright © 2021 CBS Interactive Inc.All rights reserved. The couple met in 2009 on Smith's first music video as a country artist, Amber played Smith's love interest. ", He continued, "Our story isn't finished yet, and neither is yours! But we're moving forward into a new chapter," Smith stated. In an Instagram post Thursday, Smith said his son River Kelly Smith … Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Smith … Granger Smith's youngest son, River, has died. A post shared by Granger Smith (@grangersmith). "And I turned around and our pool was probably 20 paces behind me with a gated fence. The couple spoke out about their loss in a new video. March 12 (UPI) --Granger Smith and his wife, Amber Smith, are expecting another child following their son River's death. Granger Smith and Wife Amber Expecting Baby Boy 21 Months After the Death of Son River this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Granger Smith and Amber Bartlett revealed their pregnancy news in an emotional video addressed to their late son, River, who passed away in 2019. ... Country singer-songwriter Granger Smith said he used his 10th studio album "Country Things" as … I noticed it was a little bit of quiet and I thought 'Where's Riv?'" ", Smith said he jumped into the pool and got River. The country singer's rep confirmed the … Granger Smith and wife Amber are celebrating the newest addition to their family after experiencing unimaginable heartbreak. The couple has used social media to share their journey and heartbreak with their millions of followers to spread the message: You are not alone.