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American Anthems
What You’re Here For
Season 1
Episode 6
Singer Ruston Kelly meets Melissa Smith, who runs a performing arts program supporting intellectually disabled adults. Bonding over their pasts, Ruston writes a ballad celebrating Melissa's work and the good we can do when we realize our purpose.
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Lee Brice creates a guitar jam for a "hope dealer."
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