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Quote by Mary Chapin Carpenter

“When I started out, it was this sense of, "Let's put out a record and see what happens and see where you go and see how you feel and where we can take it." That was a very different world back then.”

Quote by Mary Chapin Carpenter

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Mary Chapin Carpenter

Mary Chapin Carpenter is an American country music singer-songwriter known for her emotive voice and infectious songs. Since the release of her debut album in 1987, she has won five Grammy Awards and is celebrated for her unique musical style and her focus on social issues. more

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