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UNCLE KRACKER


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Matthew Shafer (born June 6, 1974) is an American rock musician known as Uncle Kracker. His singles include "Follow Me", "Smile", and "Drift Away". His music was more rap rock-based at the start of his career before turning in a more country rock influenced direction on later releases.

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by Michael Major - March 14, 2024

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by Michael Major - July 24, 2023

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Uncle Kracker Announces New Single 'Reason To Drink' Photo Uncle Kracker Announces New Single 'Reason To Drink'
by Michael Major - July 13, 2023

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Ira Dean Honors Late Friend Johnny Cash With 'Let It Be Tonight' Photo Ira Dean Honors Late Friend Johnny Cash With 'Let It Be Tonight'
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by Kaitlin Milligan - June 27, 2019

Matt Kennon released his emotional and raw single, a?oeLove Is Strongera?? to radio earlier this month and today announced exclusive representation with Matthew Stevens, President of Stevens Management Group (SMG-Nashville)....

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by Tori Hartshorn - June 20, 2019

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by Kaitlin Milligan - March 05, 2019

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by Kaitlin Milligan - January 09, 2019

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by Kaitlin Milligan - December 05, 2018

For Kenny Chesney, the Songs for the Saints 2019 Tour is about going to the people, leaning in and creating music in a more intimate realm than his massive 1.3 million, 19-stadium summer tours contain. With a focus on arenas half the size he normally plays, it offers the songwriter from East Tenness...

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by Tori Hartshorn - September 18, 2018

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by Macon Prickett - July 25, 2018

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by Macon Prickett - May 16, 2018

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by Tori Hartshorn - February 13, 2018

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