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Zac Brown Band Featured on the 2010 GRAMMY Nominees Charity Album

by Aura-Leigh Jenkins on January 20, 2010

Southern-raised musician Zac Brown and the Zac Brown Band’s GRAMMY nominated song Chicken Fried is featured on this year’s GRAMMY Nominees album. This song speaks to a simpler, country life of family, friends, cold beer and a great-fitting pair of jeans.

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How Do We Thank Our Southern Sons and Daughters Serving Duty in Dress Blues?

by Aura-Leigh Jenkins on November 11, 2009

On Veteran’s Day we say Thank You to our US Military Veterans. When it comes to our soldiers, sometimes it’s hard to find words for how we feel, but Jason Isbell comes close in his song Dress Blues.

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Mema’s Blue, Blue Eyes

by Aura-Leigh Jenkins on October 20, 2009

I called my grandmother Mema. She was my father’s mother and she was responsible for making sure I understood all the rules for being a proper Southern Belle. And she had beautiful, big blue eyes.

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