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- ↑ http://www.smacksongs.com/matthew-mcginn Matthew McGinn, SMACKSongs Creator
- ↑ "Josh Abbott Band Eyes National Radio with 'Wasn't That Drunk'". Sounds Like Nashville. April 19, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
- ↑ "Josh Abbott Band Ready Raw New Breakup Album 'Front Row Seat'". Rolling Stone. August 20, 2015. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
