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References
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 351.
- ↑ "Randy Travis Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ↑ "American single certifications – Randy Travis – Diggin' Up Bones". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved December 17, 2021.
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