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#CMAFest25: Austin Snell speaks to being true to who you are

Austin Snell is a rising country artist who bleeds authenticity.

We sat down with him during this year’s CMA Fest to talk about what it is like being an artist playing for thousands of fans, collaborating with Brantley Gilbert, and raising awareness for mental health.

Check out his new light-hearted single just in time for summer, “Miles.”

Click here to watch our interview with him at CMA Fest ’23!

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