The Valory Music Co.’s Conner Smith has plenty to celebrate as the singer-songwriter has earned an RIAA gold certification for his multi-week chart-topper “Creek Will Rise.” The track is featured on his 12-song album, Smokey Mountains, which dropped earlier this year. Next up, he’s gearing up to release The Storyteller on 10/4, which marks his third project this year, before he hits the road for his tour of the same name on 10/8. Seen hoping this photo wouldn't land in our inbox are (l-r) The Valory Music Co.’s George Briner, Pioneer Artists’ Jake Kinney, BMLG’s Allison Jones, Smith, BMLG’s Scott Borchetta and Make Wake Artists’ Chris Kappy.

Photo: Eden Gerlock for The Valory Music Co.