Americana Quote by Billy Bob Thornton

“I think Americana music is music that is generally more singer/songwriter oriented. It has more to do with the songwriting. The music, it's more like stories set to music.” quote by Billy Bob Thornton — Download Open image

“I think Americana music is music that is generally more singer/songwriter oriented. It has more to do with the songwriting. The music, it's more like stories set to music.”

Billy Bob Thornton

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