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Nashville Dreams

Harrisonburg’s John Samson loves, plays, and writes music that leans toward country.

John, who installs dropped ceilings for a living, recently went to Nashville with his family.

He got there as a tourist and left with a recording contract.

CMG Records Nashville

Marth Woodroof has retired from WMRA and is now spending her time as a full-time writer and published author.
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