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References
- ↑ Ortega, Shawna (September 15, 2007). "Radney Foster | Songfacts Interviews". Songfacts . Retrieved July 5, 2024.
- ↑ "Radney Foster Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard .
- ↑ "Radney Foster Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
- ↑ "Dixie Chicks Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Going for Adds - Country" (PDF). Radio & Records . May 30, 2003. p. 24.
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