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- ↑ "The Rise of African-American Country Singers on 'The Voice'". Talent Recap. January 23, 2019. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ↑ "A speck of fame leads to a heap of decisions". Springfield News-Leader . August 21, 2014. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
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