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For Smilin' Jay McDowell, the Latest Gig Is a Favor, Not a Show

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Jay McDowell came to Nashville the way plenty of songwriters do: guitar in hand, dream in tow. He's a writer today, and a former member of BR549. His most recent job was a favor rather than a gig — helping some friends track down an upright bass player. So far, by his own account, it hasn't been easy.

With reporting from Nashville Banner.

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