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Apr 6, 2025 · Blake Shelton Gives New Writers First Hit Songs. Shelton liked the song’s minor chords, thought it was a fun jam, and the melody reminded him of one of his heroes –Ronnie Milsap.

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Mar 5, 2025 · Congratulations to all our Session Two 2025 Lyric Contest winners. Read the winning lyrics for first through fourth place, below. CLICK HERE to enter the 2025 Session Three Lyric Contest.. 1st ...

Mar 21, 2025 · Lukas Nelson has made a name for himself as a singer, songwriter, and musician with his band Promise of the Real. They released their debut self-titled album in 2010 and have been regularly ...

Mar 28, 2025 · “That song I wrote about her smile is my favorite song to sing,” Gill said. The couple has been married for 25 years. Grant laughed, saying that she thinks part of the reason they still like ...

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