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February 15, 2024 38 mins

Singer, songwriter, and actor Charles Esten joins Nancy to talk about the story behind his debut country album Love Ain’t Pretty, his music and television career, and portrayal of Deacon Claybourne in the hit series Nashville.

Plus, Nancy and Charles discuss the power of music, the impact of Nashville and Deacon, and his work with Musicians on Call and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night.

Read Nancy’s story about Charles Esten via Forbes.com Hollywood & Entertainment.

Catch up with Charles Esten here.

Find out more about Musicians on Call.

Find out more about Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night.

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