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American Anthems
Pocket Change
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Ashley Ruiz is a "hope dealer," dedicating herself to paying for people's laundry in low-income communities. This inspires Lee Brice to create a celebratory mid-tempo guitar jam that he debuts to a lively group of Ashley's friends and family.
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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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Cam surprises the Black Book Project founder with an anthem urging us to act now.
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Lindsay Ell and Kristian Bush craft a song for a woman helping sexual assault survivors.
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The War and Treaty creates an unforgettable ballad for a veteran saving military K-9s.
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Jennifer Nettles surprises a cancer foundation founder with an anthem about his life.