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#CMAFest25: Shane Profitt talks new hit “Long Live Country”

From learning covers on the guitar with his grandfather to playing Nashville’s historic Mother Church, Shane Profitt is enjoying his success, and he is just getting started.

We caught up with him at CMA Fest to talk about his musical journey, his latest hit “Long Live Country,” and what he hopes his fans take away from his music.

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