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Dec 2024
1h 11m

Ep. 245 - BONNIE McKEE ("California Gurl...

Scott B. Bomar, Paul Duncan
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Bonnie McKee chats about co-writing hits with Katy Perry, including "California Gurls" and "Roar," as well as her own artist career that has resulted in successful singles such as "American Girl." 
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