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“So I came home and I had a resume and everything, but the only job experience I had was just playing in bars and clubs on my summers off. So, I was temping and stuff during the day and playing music at night.”

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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