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30 May 2024

Kate Spade’s Surprise Leather Satchel Is on Sale for $95 – Save Up 75% Off While Supplies Last

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If you are in search of a stylish purse but are having a hard time finding one at an affordable price, you are in the right place. Kate Spade’s chic and versatile Madison Saffiano Leather Satchel is on sale now for $119, but you can save an extra 20% off with the code EXTRA20 auto-applied in cart, making it an affordable $95.20.

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This leather satchel comes in a five different colors: Conch Pink, Black, Blossom Pink, Butter and Blue Glow. According to the brand, this purse includes an exterior front slip pocket and an interior back zip and front slip pocket. It also features a top zip closure and the iconic Kate Spade New York metal pinmount logo.

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With its crossbody strap, you’ll be able to keep your hands free by carrying all your essentials in style wherever you go anytime, anywhere.

If you are still unsure about making this purchase, take a look at the reviews. A Kate Spade Outlet customer stated, “I absolutely love KS bags and this one is no exception. The color and size are perfect.”

Another shared, “This is the cutest bag for Spring. I love small purses and this one is the perfect size! I love the Saffiano leather texture-it’s so unique and adds an extra layer of style! The quality of this bag is impeccable which is what makes Kate Spade products so worth it!”

Level up your spring and summer fashion with this one essential accessory. Plus, you can get it in all your favorite colors to match with your outfits.

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30 May 2024

Kim Petras ‘Serves’ As the New Face of MAC’s Viva Glam Campaign: Where to Shop the Collection

Kim Petras rarely shies away from showing off a bold lipstick — and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. She debuted a mix of ’90s-inspired costumes and dark red lips during her Feed the Beast World Tour, which wrapped up in March, and now, MAC Cosmetics has chosen the 31-year-old along with Latin singer Danna Paola to be the faces of the brand’s Viva Glam Lipstick 30th anniversary campaign.

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Viva Glam lipstick has developed a reputation for not only its long-lasting formula, but its life-changing impact. Each year, the beauty brand gives 100% of its proceeds back to the community to help those in need, with this year’s profits going to support AIDs research in addition to local organizations for gender, racial and environmental equality.

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With 2024 being its 30th birthday, MAC went big and refreshed the formula as well as the shade range, offering four new colors with names aiming to inspire change: Viva Equality, Viva Planet, Viva Heart and Viva Empowered. Each shade is priced at $25 and comes in a range of neutral and bold colors including deep red, pink and even brown. You can purchase the lipsticks from Ulta, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and MACCosmetics.com.

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The updated formula looks to leave behind a silky matte texture that will last up to 12 hours while also providing a max of eight hours of moisture. The lipsticks have gathered a 4.9 rating on Ulta, with shoppers raving over its “creamy” application as well as its ability to blend with other products. One reviewer says they can “top it with other shades and lip gloss,” making it a versatile lip product.

Petras has been a longtime fan of the beauty brand, having showed off a red shade when she won her 2023 Grammy alongside Sam Smith. Being a part of the campaign has been an exciting yet surreal experience for the “Unholy” singer, who still finds it hard to believe she’s the face of MAC.

“Serving as the face of MAC Viva Glam has always been a rite of passage for the most legendary artists in the world,” she said in a press release. “I have to pinch myself every time I remember it’s now my turn to represent the campaign. I am honored to be part of Viva Glam’s long legacy of lifting up people who haven’t always felt seen or represented, and look forward to inspiring the next generation to join us in making the world a more equal place.”

MAC also took to social media to share news of the campaign with a video of Petras explaining the benefits of the lip products in a video showing how the Grammy-winner “serves.”

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30 May 2024

Darius Rucker’s First Memoir & More Country Music Books to Add to Your Reading List

Darius Rucker can now call himself an author with the release of his first-ever memoir, Life’s Too Short. The book arrived on Tuesday (May 28), and fans are already clamoring to get their hands on a copy, which has earned itself the title of a No. 1 Amazon bestseller in country & folk composer biographies.

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The “Wagon Wheel” singer’s memoir joins the growing list of music books out there, but for country music fans, you can now get an inside look into the artist’s life straight from his perspective. If that doesn’t satiate your appetite for country music books, there is a multitude of musician memoirs and history books you can dive into that’ll provide further insight in the history of the beloved music genre, as well as dive into your favorite artist’s climb to fame.

Whether you’re looking for gifts for music lovers or want to update your merch collection with a sleek hardcover worthy of being placed on the top of your coffee table books, country music tomes will offer display-worthy cover art as well as information that’ll help you feel closer to your favorite artist.

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Alice Randall spotlights her own history as the first Black woman to co-write an No. 1 country hit, while also weaving in the history of Black artists within country music and the moments that helped shape and put them in the spotlight. Not only will this book touch on Randall’s own accounts, but will pull from moments from before her time, as well as look to what the future holds for her community’s influence in country music.

‘Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs’ by Willie Nelson

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Willie Nelson bares it all in this honest book that breaks down the stories behind some of his greatest hits and the lesser known songs that mean the most to him. You can also expect stories about his family, the artists he’s collaborated with and even about his guitar, Trigger.

‘Not That Fancy’ by Reba McEntire

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If you want to live your life the Reba way, then pick up a copy of Not That Fancy, which features tips, tricks and even recipes that the country artist swears by. Within its pages are photos of the singer as well as tidbits and stories of her own personal experiences that have helped shape and inspire her today.

‘Johnny Cash: The Life’ by Robert Hilburn

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Robert Hilburn aims to break down Johnny Cash’s life in this detailed biography that maps out the legendary singer’s path to fame. As a music journalist, Hilburn followed the successes and trials that Cash encountered while also including never-before-seen material taken from the late singer’s inner circle, according to the official description.

‘Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics’ by Dolly Parton & Robert K. Oermann

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Dolly Parton strips down the lyrics to 175 of her songs in this honest book about the music she’s shared with fans. Alongside the “9 to 5” singer’s words are pages of unseen photographs captured throughout her decades of work within the music industry. This is considered a must-have for any fan of the country music icon.

‘Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust’ by Loretta Lynn

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Loretta Lynn goes back in time within her book as she gives fans a deeper look into her close relationship with Patsy Cline. You’ll hear straight from Lynn as she recounts moments from their friendship and success through music together up until Clines untimely death and the impact it continues to have.

‘Hank Williams: The Biography’ by William Macewen, George Merritt & Colin Escott

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Fans can learn more about the man behind the hit “Your Cheatin’ Heart” through this biography featuring never-before-seen photographs and a breakdown of his song catalog, from hits to lesser known titles. Outside of his music career, the authors analyze his tumultuous personal life including his struggles with addiction and how it impacted his career.

‘Waylon : An Autobiography’ by Waylon Jennings

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Read about Waylon Jenning’s life before becoming a hit musician and the love that pushed him to be the success he’s known for today in his only autobiography. Readers will hear from Jennings himself as he details his struggles growing up, becoming Buddy Holly’s protege through his drug abuse, three failed marriages and meeting his wife Jessi Colter.

‘Tammy Wynette: Tragic Country Queen’ by Jimmy McDonough

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Queen of country Tammy Wynette left behind a legacy that transcends time, and now fans can connect further with the artist through this biography. You’ll learn more about her struggle with not only making it in a fast-changing Nashville, but her high-profile marriage that ended in divorce, the impact of her hit songs on the country music landscape and her battle with addiction and illness.

‘Forever and Ever, Amen’ by Randy Travis

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Randy Travis breaks down his own life in this riveting memoir. The country singer goes through three important decades starting with going back to his roots, describing working class life in North Carolina to his club singing life in Nashville. You’ll also hear from him about his overnight success from the release of the 1986 album Storms of Life, which kicked off a neotraditional movement within the country music genre.

What Are the Best Country Music History Books?

Discover the origins of country music through books that go beyond a single artist and focus on the events and people that have shaped the genre.

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‘Country Music USA: 50th Anniversary Edition’ by Bill C. Malone & Tracey E. W. Laird

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Consider this book the ultimate history guide on country music, with more than 700 pages detailing the “stories of the people who made country music into such an integral part of our nation’s culture,” according to the official description. You’ll go back in time to the origins of the genre, discovering the people and events that helped build and shape what you know and listen to today.

‘Her Country’ by Marissa R. Moss

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Marissa R. Moss uses her book to examine women within the country music landscape and their rise within a traditionally male-dominant genre. Using artists such as Kacey Musgraves and Shania Twain (among others), Moss maps out their careers while putting a shining a light on the continued fight female artists within the genre have to face in order to be heard.

‘The Encyclopedia of Country Music’ by Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

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The official Country Music Hall of Fame released its second edition of their in-depth encyclopedia, which covers nine decades of history and artistry. As you flip through, you’ll be met with photo essays on album covers as well as informative sections on some of the most influential bands and singers of the genre including Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift before she turned pop.

‘Dreaming Out Loud’ by Bruce Feiler

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Author Bruce Feiler takes readers behind-the-scenes of Nashville’s country music world during a time when the genre was under heavy scrutiny. The history book chooses to follow legends Garth Brooks, Wynonna Judd and Wade Hayes as they help revolutionize country music and push its evolution forward into a less ridiculed and more celebrated genre.

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30 May 2024

Lego Releases a New Retro Radio Set: Here’s Where to Pick One Up Online

If you’re a Lego and music lover, the Danish construction toy company has a vintage radio model that intersects with two of your passions.

Exclusive to Lego.com, the Lego Retro Radio (item No. 10334) is a replica of a 1970s transistor radio. It’s priced at $99.99 and drops on Saturday, June 1.

The set comes with 906 Lego pieces that make up the retro radio. It features a clicky on-off switch, rotating dial and side-to-side sliders, a folding handle and adjustable antenna.

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Although it might look like a vintage radio, it actually doesn’t play music or work like a transistor radio. However, it does mimic the sound effects of crackling, static and Lego weather reports and call letters with a special Sound Brick (batteries included). Just turn it “on” and spin the dial to find a radio station to play random catchphrases.

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It also has a smartphone holder built in at its rear, so you can listen to your favorite songs and podcasts via your go-to streaming app, including Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and others. Unfortunately, the speakers in this set are non-working.

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Meanwhile, if you’re looking for additional Lego sets for Father’s Day, we can recommend the Pac-Man arcade and Atari 2600 sets — both are great for retro dads.

Available on Saturday, June 1, the Lego Retro Radio — which is ideal for builders ages 18 and up — goes for $99.99 and comes in an aqua ice, soft mint, comfy tan and cuddle colorway.

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30 May 2024

Randy Rainbow Mocks ‘Lunatic’ Marjorie Taylor Greene With ‘Grease’ Parody

As a jury enters day two of its deliberations for Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York, comedian Randy Rainbow is training his sights on one of the former president’s most vocal allies — Republican representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.

In his latest video, Rainbow pulls clips from Greene’s 60 Minutes interview from April 2023, hosting his own fake version of the show titled 60 MAGATS to “interview” the GOP firebrand. “It’s rare for a member of the House of Representatives to become nationally well-known,” Rainbow states in the introduction of his clip. “Unless, of course, that member is a f–king lunatic like my next guest, Marjorie Taylor Greene, or MTG as she more commonly refers to herself when she can’t remember her full name.”

After calling Greene a “Q clown insurrectionist” and “bleach-blonde bad-built butch body” in their faux conversation, Rainbow launches into his newest song called “Look at Me, I’m MTG,” parodying “Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee” from Grease. Wearing a crunchy blonde wig and a pink Trump hat, Rainbow mocks Greene by listing of her lack of credentials: “Trashy as hell, I can’t math, read or spell/ Oh well, I’m MTG,” he croons.

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As the song goes on, Rainbow takes shots at Greene’s history of antisemitic and transphobic antics, her past support of conspiracy theories such as QAnon, and her ongoing partnership with fellow GOP representative Lauren Boebert. By the time the song reaches its climax, Rainbow is wearing a red clown nose to send home his point about the representative.

“Ain’t got no class, I’m moronic and crass/ True, I’m profane, all I do is complain/ Just a hot mess, Alex Jones in a dress,” Rainbow belts in the song’s final chorus. “MT, she’s MT, her brain is so empty/ P–s off, I’m MTG!”

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29 May 2024

How to Watch & Stream ‘Civil War’ From Home

If you’re an action-movie enthusiast, consider adding Civil War to your watch list. Characterized as a dystopian thriller set in a near-future America, the A24 film features Kirsten Dunst and Wagner Moura as war correspondents, as well as actor Nick Offerman as an authoritarian president who initiates airstrikes on civilians.

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Directed and written by Alex Garland, Civil War is currently receiving top honors on the video-on-demand charts, leading as #1 on iTunes. This project was produced by Gregory Goodman, Allan Reich, and Andrew Macdonald.

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Keep reading for details on how to watch and stream from anywhere.

Where to Watch Civil War Online

Available as of May 24, Civil War can be streamed on Prime Video, Ap p le TV+, Google Play and Fandango.

Apple TV+ is free for the first seven days and just $9.99/month after your free trial. Want to extend your trial? Apple customers can get three months free with an eligible purchase, or a one-month free trial by signing up for Apple One, bundling Apple TV+ with up to five other services.

Roughly six weeks after its release in theaters on April 12, Civil War is now accessible for home viewing through video-on-demand platforms such as Prime Video and Apple iTunes for $19.99 to rent, and $24.99 to buy and stream from anywhere.

For those who choose to watch it on demand via Prime Video, keep in mind “rentals include 30 days to start watching this movie and 48 hours to finish once started.”

When Will Civil War Be Available on Max?

The release date for Civil War on HBO Max has not been announced yet. According to Decider, they predict it could come out on Max around late August or early September 2024. If you’d like to plan ahead and see all your favorites, from reality shows to drama and action series, you can access Max on Prime Video, Hulu and Verizon Fios.

Get a glimpse of all your entertainment favorites with a mix of options from movies, TV shows and exclusive series streaming on Max including, but not limited to House of the Dragon, Hacks, Pretty Little Liars: Summer School, The Last of Us, And Just Like That, True Detective: Night Country, Succession, Selena + Restaurant, Dune: Part 2 and Ironclaw.

Watch the trailer for Civil War below.

29 May 2024

RuPaul Is Getting the Monster High Treatment: Here’s Where to Buy the Dragon Queen Doll

RuPaul is getting his own Monste r High doll, Mattel announced on Wednesday (May 29).

The RuPaul Dragon Queen doll, outfitted in a black faux leather bodysuit and glimmering black gown, knee-high boots, wings, a gnarled headdress, white afro and dragon-inspired makeup, celebrates RuPaul’s larger-than-life persona while embracing individuality and self-expression.

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“It’s time my darling – are you ready to unleash the goddess within? I’m thrilled you all get to finally see this fierce Dragon Queen come to life,” RuPaul said in a statement. “It’s an honor to have a Monster High doll made in my likeness and support a brand that has always stood by self-love. I hope this doll is [a] reminder to everyone to not only be yourself but to let it shine!”

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“RuPaul is an icon who is never afraid to challenge the norm and stay true to himself – embodying the Monster High brand ethos of be yourself, be unique, and be a monster,” noted Krista Berger, senior vice president of Barbie and global head of dolls at Mattel. “RuPaul’s work has profoundly impacted representation in television and culture. We’re proud to team up with him to introduce this brand new character inspired by his legacy, the Dragon Queen, to the world of Monster High.”

RuPaul co-designed the doll, which retails for $55. Other design details include a crimson amulet necklace and two dragon bracelets intertwined to symbolize “the harmony of light and dark.”

The Monster High RuPaul Dragon Queen doll will be available at Amazon starting Thursday, May 30.

29 May 2024

These TikTok-Viral Beachwaver Rotating Curling Irons Do the Work for You: Snag One for 40% Off

Finding the perfect curling iron can be challenging, but once you find the one that works best for you, it makes your hairstyling life much easier. Curling irons come in various sizes and styles, helping to reduce damage and frizz while enhancing shine. Whether you want bouncy curls or effortless waves, you’re in the right place if you’re on the search for the perfect tool to help you get wavy locks.

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If you love pastel colors, consider getting this Beachwaver Pretty Pastel in Lilac, which also comes in Sage and Sky Blue. This curling iron includes three heat ranges: low (290°F), medium (350°F) and high 410°F. The barrel rotates in both directions, making it easy to use.

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29 May 2024

A Cool Gift for Music Loving Dads: Where to Buy the Marshall Mini Fridge Online

Start the countdown! Father’s Day is a few weeks away, and we’ve found one of the coolest gifts ideas for music-loving dads. The Marshall Mini Fridge makes a great gift that will fit in a man cave or bar, office, den, studio, home gym, or other spaces where he might need food and drinks at arm’s reach.

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Marshall’s 3.2 CTU Medium Capacity Mini Fridge is designed to mimic a Marshall Amplifier, and it’ll definitely make you do a double take. The fridge features special touches and intricate details to make it look like music equipment including the Marshall logo centered on the front, white piping, turntable knobs, a brass finished faceplate and matte black finish.

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If you can afford to splurge for Father’s Day, the fridge is certainly worth is according to customer reviews. The mini fridge retails for $399.99 for the 3.2 cu ft. capacity fridge (Marshall also makes a 4.2 cu ft. mini fridge that retails for $499.99).

“Perfect for the music enthusiast,” reads a Walmart review which noted that the mini fridge “Blends right in with your other Marshall equipment” and has a “decent” size capacity.

Another Walmart shopper wrote, “Love this fridge. Glad I found it before I pulled the trigger on another.”

“Love it, put it in my studio and I an the envy of my friends,” a Wayfair shopper pointed out, while another called the fridge an “amazing product” and great conversation piece.”

Other features include LED cluster lights, four adjustable glass shelves (two full-size and two half-size shelves), an in-door metal holder that fits 2-liter bottles and regular size cans (perfect for beer and other drinks that dad might want to keep cold). The fridge temperature adjusts from 34-48 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Marshall Mini Fridge is available at multiple retailers including Walmart, Wayfair, QVC, Lowe’s, Guitar Center and Marshall.com.

29 May 2024

Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Are Legos in ‘Brickified’ Version of ‘Wicked’ Trailer

If the full-length Wicked trailer had you hyped for the upcoming film’s release, wait until you see the brand new Lego version of the three-and-a-half minute clip that dropped on Wednesday (May 29).

The “Brickified” version of the trailer plays out exactly like the original, scene-by-scene, featuring the same dialogue and music with Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good Witch and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West — but the two are transformed into building blocks toy versions of themselves, as do the scenes around them. In the OG trailer, released earlier this month, Grande’s bubbly rendition of “Popular” then plays over scenes of the “We Can’t Be Friends” singer meeting Erivo’s Elphaba for the first time and swinging from a chandelier in their shared dormitory at Shiz University. The two characters then hold hands as they travel to the Emerald City together and meet Jeff Goldblum’s Wizard of Oz, during which the music in the trailer gradually shifts into Grande and the Harriet star’s voices harmonizing on “Defying Gravity.”

The trailer comes about six months ahead of the first Wicked film’s Thanksgiving premiere, and follows a shorter teaser that aired for the first time during the 2024 Super Bowl broadcast in February. The second part of the Jon M. Chu-directed duology — which was based on Stephen Schwartz’s Broadway musical of the same name, which itself was inspired by Gregory Maguire’s novel — arrives in 2025.

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Watch the Lego version of the Wicked trailer via Universal Pictures’ YouTube channel below.

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What Are the Best Country Music Artist Books?

‘Life’s Too Short’ by Darius Rucker

‘Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones’ by Dolly Parton

‘My Black Country’ by Alice Randall

‘Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs’ by Willie Nelson

‘Not That Fancy’ by Reba McEntire

‘Johnny Cash: The Life’ by Robert Hilburn

‘Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics’ by Dolly Parton & Robert K. Oermann

‘Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust’ by Loretta Lynn

‘Hank Williams: The Biography’ by William Macewen, George Merritt & Colin Escott

‘Waylon : An Autobiography’ by Waylon Jennings

‘Tammy Wynette: Tragic Country Queen’ by Jimmy McDonough

‘Forever and Ever, Amen’ by Randy Travis

What Are the Best Country Music History Books?

‘Country Music USA: 50th Anniversary Edition’ by Bill C. Malone & Tracey E. W. Laird

‘Her Country’ by Marissa R. Moss

‘The Encyclopedia of Country Music’ by Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

‘Dreaming Out Loud’ by Bruce Feiler

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