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The second single from \"Country Again: Side A\" is a reminder for listeners to not lose sight of the \"simple\" things.

\"I think a lot of us have just been grinding without realizing how hard we're actually working,\" the singer said. \"And hard work is great, but I do think every now and then you can slow down and just smell the roses for a second.\"

\"And that's what last year was for me,\" he added, \"which is kind of where the inspiration for 'Country Again' kinda came from.\"

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