Amanda Shires: “Carrying Lightning”
AMANDA SHIRES Carrying Lightning amandashires.net “Look how easy a heart can catch on fire,” observes Amanda Shires just over two minutes into her first song …
AMANDA SHIRES Carrying Lightning amandashires.net “Look how easy a heart can catch on fire,” observes Amanda Shires just over two minutes into her first song …
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