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- ↑ "What We Live for (Jay Pryor Remix) - Single by American Authors". September 16, 2016.
- ↑ "American Authors Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
- ↑ "American Authors Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
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