NIVA formed at the onset of the pandemic shutdowns to preserve and nurture the ecosystem of independent live music venues across the United States. By creating this visual, Smith holds up a mirror to a future we never want to see. 🎤 A Star-Powered Collaboration
What elevates this video from a standard promotional piece to a movement is its mission. Realizing how close the live music industry came to this exact dystopian reality, Smith used the premiere to actively support the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) .
Caitlyn Smith - I Can't (feat. Old Dominion) (Official Video) CaitlynSmithVEVO YouTube• Apr 26, 2021 NIVA formed at the onset of the pandemic
: Smith plays a performer playing to a completely empty room at a fictitious venue named "Cait's Lounge".
You can also support the cause directly or learn more about preserving local music scenes by visiting the National Independent Venue Association website. Realizing how close the live music industry came
: Beyond just singing, the guys of Old Dominion actually played instruments on this specific version of the track.
At first listen, "I Can't" carries all the weight and melancholy of a classic country heartbreak ballad. However, Caitlyn Smith has revealed that the song's true inspiration stems from watching the rapid physical evolution of Nashville over the last decade. It reflects on how dizzying and sometimes impossible personal growth can feel. 🎭 The Concept: "Cait's Lounge" You can also support the cause directly or
Watch the official music video for 'I Can't' below to see the cinematic storytelling and support independent venues: