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- ↑ Mednoza, Jon (3 March 2016). "Jordan Feliz's First Full Album 'The River' Gets April Release". Breathe Cast. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- ↑ "Jordan Feliz chart history – Hot Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
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- ↑ "Jordan Feliz chart history – Christian Digital Songs Sales". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
- ↑ "American single certifications – Jordan Feliz – The River". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved August 8, 2023.