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#CMAFest25: Former firefighter Tyler Braden talks musical journey and latest hits

We are over the halfway point of the 2025 CMA Fest! But there is still plenty of live music to be heard and many artists to see.

One such artist is Tyler Braden. This Alabama singer-songwriter and country troubadour has used his guitar skills and storytelling to become platinum certified.

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We were able to sit down with Tyler and talk about his career as a firefighter, his musical journey, and “Devil You Know.”

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