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#CMAFest25: American Idol’s Will Moseley talks rural roots and his hit “Mechanic”

Will Moseley is a newcomer to the country music scene, but with a powerful voice, he will definitely be on everybody’s “Next Up” list!

This Georgia boy grew up on a farm and participated in FFA. He was the runner-up for Season 22 of American Idol and has opened up for the Zac Brown Band, Clint Black, Riley Green, and the Marshall Tucker Band.

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We sat down with him at this year’s CMA Fest to talk about his rural roots, finding his sound, and his hit “Mechanic.”

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