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“When you are on a major record label, you're just forced to think big. You are forced to think about things like "how many radio spins did we get this week?" or "how many albums did we sell across the country. Being independent, you are just focused on the city that you are playing in tonight. How many people can I meet and become friends with tonight. That's one of the great things about being an independent artist.”

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Graham Colton is a talented singer-songwriter born on November 6, 1981. His musical style blends folk, rock, and pop elements, winning him a dedicated fan base. more

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