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End of western swing
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Recent music news highlights figures and milestones in the western swing genre, commemorating the birthdays of influential producers, singers, and songwriters such as those behind Merle Travis, Bob Wills, and Bing Crosby, while also noting the cultural impact of covers like Asleep at the Wheel's rendition of an Eric Clapton song and Brooks & Dunn's No. 1 hit that fueled a line-dancing revival.
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