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reveals that sibling singer-songwriters ... have gotten better at both ballads and rockers."
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Bessman, Jim (Aug 12, 1995). "22 Brides say 'I do' to new band members".
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Jenkins, Mark (21 June 1996). "Ridgway ISO Style; Brides Find Theirs".
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Springs from Tangled Roots".
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Dickinson, Chris (22 Nov 1995). "22 Brides". Get Out.
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