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A Salute to the King of Texas Swing Music critic Ashley Kahn presents an appreciation of Bob Wills, "The King of Texas Swing." This weekend, fans are celebrating what would have been the singer's 100th birthday.

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A Salute to the King of Texas Swing

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A Salute to the King of Texas Swing

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Music critic Ashley Kahn presents an appreciation of Bob Wills, "The King of Texas Swing." This weekend, fans are celebrating what would have been the singer's 100th birthday.

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