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The most political Eurovision in recent memory, and Randy Travis's AI song
The most political Eurovision in recent memory, and Randy Travis's AI song
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
May 13, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
Eurovision was the most political it’s ever been this year because of the war between Israel and Hamas. Elamin speaks with Commotion Eurovision correspondent Karen Fricker about what happened. Then, it was a devastating blow to country music when legendary singer Randy Travis lost his voice to a stroke in 2013. With the assistance of artificial intelligence, he’s released his first new song in more than a decade called Where That Came From. Elamin speaks with music writer Steacy Easton about the new song, and how it's being received.
Released:
May 13, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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