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- This track features and was co-written with Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush. Nathanson has also toured with the country duo and his relationship with them started after they covered his song "Come On Get Higher" on the deluxe fan edition of their record Love On The Inside as well as performing it live.
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