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Trace Adkins' Father Dies
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The National covered Perfume Genius' "Learning" in conjunction with the band's new cover song contest
The National recently announced a Valentine's Day-oriented covers contest in which fans can submit their own version of "I Need My Girl" in hopes of winning a $500 prize. In honor of that endeavor, they have now released a cover of their own with a version of Perfume Genius' (Mike Hadreas) song "Learning." -
Ke$ha postponing tour to continue rehab for eating disorder
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