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- ↑ Johanna Followill [@jvfollowill] (16 March 2014). "the happiest first birthday to my littlest love, Adrian Ellory xoxo" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ "Kings of Leon on Instagram: "Please join us in congratulating @matfollowill and his wife, Johanna, on the birth of their new baby! During this special time, Matt has decided to be home with his family, so he will not be joining us on this leg of our when You See Yourself tour. However, you're all in good hands as our long-time friend and touring member @timothydeaux will be standing in, along with former touring member @colemantime. We look forward to welcoming him back soon. And seeing all of you even sooner!"".
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