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How to use Springfield as a musician to grow and more from Gracia | Community Voices

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Gracia - Hey

Originally aired Jan. 7, 2022.

Gracia started out in the Springfield area and was noticed at the Macoupin County Fair by Luke Bryan. From there she competed on The Voice and now records between Springfield and Nashville. Gracia previews her next single, Run, live in the studio.

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Randy Eccles and Gracia at NPR Illinois studios.

Randy Eccles enjoys talking with community members and joining them in becoming informed citizenry. Please reach out at randy.eccles@nprillinois.org.
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