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American Anthems
Ruston Kelly Meets Melissa Smith
Melissa Smith, founder of Backlight Productions, discusses the importance of her organization and what it means to both the actors and families of actors who participate. Singer/songwriter Ruston Kelly stops by to learn more about the organization and Melissa and even gets to jam out with some of the Backlight Productions band.
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Singer Ruston Kelly writes an anthem to remind us of the good we can do for humanity.
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