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Oct 2024
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Ep. 47: Kassi Ashton - Tunes and Taxider...

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This week, Reid and Dan Isbell bring singer-songwriter and nature enthusiast Kassi Ashton out to God's Country. Kassi unearths the deep importance of native grasses and the surprising history of America's manicured lawns. The conversation winds through the highs and lows of Nashville’s Music Row, with Reid revealing the unusual place he first met Kassi. They discuss her powerful new album, "Made From Dirt," and share hearty laughs over a memorable “One That Got Away.” Kassi brings Reid and Dan to the brink of tears with her Gravorite with one of the best performances yet!

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