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- ↑ "Don Grashey" (PDF). RPM. 68 (15): 12. February 1, 1999. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ↑ "The Spurs are back on the chart" (PDF). RPM. 69 (13): 14. July 19, 1999. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ↑ "Country Singles", RPM - Volume 69, No. 3 May 10, 1999
