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Country Singer Nate Smith Has Lost Over 70 Pounds and Is Setting His Sights on 185

7/6/2026

Country music artist Nate Smith has shed more than 70 pounds since addressing serious health concerns following a medical scare in 2024, and he is not finished.

Speaking to People magazine at the Sports Illustrated and Tight End University's Tight Ends & Friends Concert at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Smith said his next target is to drop below 200 pounds — a milestone that would represent a total transformation from his starting point near 275.

A Performance Problem With a Personal Solution Smith's decision to change course was rooted as much in professional obligation as personal health.

The "Bulletproof" and "Whiskey on You" singer described a pattern that was becoming unsustainable on stage: breathlessness during simple physical tasks, excessive sweating, and an inability to move with the energy his performances demand.

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