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We dive in with Cooper Alan to explore the songs he’s written and the music that shaped his creative voice. Along the way, we talk about the two sides of his personality and artistry: the heartfelt, emotionally grounded songwriter and the fun, wild, and humorous entertainer. Cooper shares how both sides found their way into his music and why he believes they’re equally important.
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We also explore the wide-ranging influences that helped shape him while he was learning to entertain bar crowds before he was old enough to be in them, from Tom Petty and Eric Church to Uncle Kracker and Eminem.
It’s an open, inviting conversation about songwriting, influence, and writing songs that juggle honesty and entertainment while making room for both heart and humor.
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Paul Revere & The Raiders Perform American pop group Paul Revere & the Raiders perform in matching outfits, probably on a television studio set, mid 1960s. The band includes Mark Lindsay (third left) as the vocalist and Paul Revere (right) on keyboards. (Photo by Authenticated News/Getty Images) -
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