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If some event happens and it seems really important to me and moving to me, I'll write it down in my lyric book knowing that it will come out in a song.

Amy Ray

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Amy Ray
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: April 12
Composer
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Decatur
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Amy Elizabeth Ray
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