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- ↑ "Canada Country - August 26, 2024". Pollstar. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ↑ Dunton, Claire (November 3, 2023). "Dallas Smith On Delivering His Blend Of Modern & Traditional Country Music: 'I'm Constantly a Work in Progress'". Countrytown. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ↑ Melanson, Jenna (April 1, 2024). "Dallas Smith Continues His Global Rise & Sets Grand Ole Opry Debut for June 12". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ↑ "Dallas Smith – Use Me (Live In Concert)" (video). December 2, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2024– via YouTube.
- ↑ "Dallas Smith - Use Me (Live From The Grand Ole Opry)" (video). June 25, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024– via YouTube.
- ↑ "Dallas Smith - Use Me (RFD-TV Studios)" (video). June 10, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024– via YouTube.
- ↑ "Dallas Smith Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2024.