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In 2018, "Swept Away" from Missy's album, Royal
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In 2019, "Darlin' Pal(s) of Mine" also from Missy's album, Royal
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for Bass Player of the Year. Missy Raines was the first woman to win IBMA Bass Player of the Year award. She won 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
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