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#CMAFest26 | Rising star Alannah McCready discusses her musical journey and being “Human”

Day 3 of CMA Fest is in the books!

100,000 country music fans are still hitting lower Broadway to see some of country’s biggest and brightest new stars. One star that is currently making a name for herself is Alannah McCready.

More From Alannah

We spoke with her about her musical journey, women in country, and being “Human.”

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