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New book, 'Sixteen Tons: The Merle Travis Story' highlights the incredible life of a gifted musician.
R.C. "Dick" Allen - Merle Travis By way of Milbourne Whitt . ... Hang on to your dreams!! Seemed like GOD picked Travis to be great and most of his sound seemed
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Sixteen Tons: The Merle Travis Story" Highlights Country Star's Journey from West KY to International Fame | WKMS
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