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Born in Denton, Texas and raised in
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described "Why I Love You" as "the wedding song of the year". The song has also reached Top 5 on the Adult R&B Billboard charts and certified
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His song 'Why I love You,' has been sweeping the nation and was dubbed 'the wedding song of the year' by Stevie Wonder.
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in early 2014. MAJOR. attributes finding his truest sound to his musical partnership with
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