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Josh Thompson Story Behind The Song: Drink Drink Drink

Josh Thompson's latest album was released this past Tuesday. Check out what he has to say about "Drink Drink Drink" from the album called Turn It Up here! The album features the Top hit "Cold Beer With Your Name On It" and new rising hit "Wanted Me Gone."
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Story Behind The Song: Miranda Lambert & Carrie Underwood's "Something Bad"

When Miranda Lambert discussed her upcoming album Platinum in mid March, word quickly spread of a duet with fellow superstar Carrie Underwood for the new record. We were able to get in touch with one of the song's writers, Chris DeStefano, to learn how "Something Bad" was written. This is that story!
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Story Behind The Song: Jake Owen - Beachin'

In this exclusive to Roughstock, The Cadillac Three's frontman and popular songwriter Jaren Johnston talks with us about what inspired him to write the song "Beachin'" and how it came to be on Jake Owen's album. Continue on here to find out how the song came into existence.
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Story Behind the Song: Eric Church - "Give Me Back My Hometown"

Hit songwriter Luke Laird is back with another smash on his hands with the latest release from Eric Church titled "Give Me Back My Hometown." Laird co-wrote the song with Church, and reveals to Roughstock the inspiration behind the day they wrote the song.
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Story Behind the Song: Katie Armiger "Safe"

With a powerful new video for her new single, "Safe," Roughstock talks with Katie Armiger about the story behind the tune that she co-wrote with fellow singer-songwriter Mallary Hope. Get the full details and watch the music video here!
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Story Behind the Song: Tim McGraw's "Southern Girl"

Tim McGraw's string of success has continued with (if not rejuvenated by) Big Machine Records, the label he partnered with in late 2012 after years with Curb Records. "Southern Girl" is his third successful single from the album and now like the other two, you can find out how the song came to be written.