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#CMAFest26 | Carson Wallace discusses writing for Blake Shelton and being involved in California’s FFA

June 05, 2026 09:54 PM • 
James Ferguson

During the first part of June, around 100,000 country music fans hit Nashville, Tennessee to see some of the brightest new stars and legendary acts.

California’s own Carson Wallace has been making a name for himself.

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He spoke with us about his time in the FFA, writing for Blake Shelton, and having a brother who is also in the music industry.

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