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#CMAFest25: Frank Ray on “Miami In Tennessee” and the power of Hispanic culture

During the first week of June, 90,000 country music fans from all walks of life hit Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee, for CMA Fest.
Some of the biggest stars and brightest up-and-comers will be performing for four days.

Frank Ray is a former police officer turned country music artist. The New Mexico native weaves between cultures effortlessly, blending English and Spanish lyrics in his songwriting.

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We were able to catch up with him and discuss how being an officer influenced his musical journey, fatherhood, and the power of Hispanic culture in country music.

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