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"Most of the music you hear on the radio today is developed for making money. It doesn't feel true or honest. You can feel it in the music."

Iris DeMent, American Musician

Music, Money, Today

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"Most of the music you hear on the radio today is developed for making money. It doesn't feel true or honest. You can feel it in the music."

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