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“What I strive to do with songwriting is be really honest, authentic and try to be open and share that with people. I choose that over trying to be clever, poetic, or lyrical.”

Quote by Brett Dennen

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Brett Dennen is an American singer-songwriter known for his relaxed folk style and heartfelt lyrics. Born on October 28, 1979, Dennen has released several critically acclaimed albums since his debut in 2002, earning widespread recognition. more

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