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A look at Heartaches by the Number

Heartaches by the Number is a new book that dares to name Country Music's 500 Greatest Singles. By Steve Walker

Kansas City, MO – Heartaches by the Number is a new book that dares to name Country Music's 500 Greatest Singles. It's written by Bill Friskies-Warren, of Nashville, and David Cantwell, who makes Kansas City his home. KCUR's Steve Walker sat down with Cantwell recently to look - and listen - to country music's formidable influence on the music of our lives.

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