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1658:"5 Questions With "Forever Country" Producer Shane McAnally, Who Reveals What Other Songs Were in Contention for the Mashup"
1582:"The Story Behind Country Music's Epic Mash-Up! Plus: Hear Blake, Carrie, Miranda and 36 Other Stars Sing 'Forever Country'"
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2095:"Chart Watch: 'Forever Country' Is Off to a Fast Start"
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2637:Willie Nelson songs
2632:Rascal Flatts songs
2617:Darius Rucker songs
2597:Charley Pride songs
2592:Ronnie Milsap songs
2577:George Strait songs
2572:Blake Shelton songs
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939:The Way You Love Me
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2677:Dolly Parton songs
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2627:Jason Aldean songs
2537:Brad Paisley songs
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312:On the Road Again
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