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“To conceive music, to execute it in front of others, to make it so others can do it...it can be pretty humbling, and kind of scary. So yeah, I don't really feel in competition with anybody. Not because I feel elitist, but because I have enough self-competition. I'm always struggling.”

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Ryan Adams is an American singer-songwriter known for his unique musical style and emotional expression. Since the mid-1990s, Adams has gained recognition for his versatile musical career, which encompasses various genres such as folk, rock, country, and pop. more

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