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Country music's biggest names took over Austin. The iHeartCountry Festival returned to The Moody Center on May 2, drawing a massive crowd.
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"It didn't mix well with the other hosts. It didn't mix well with the audience. It didn't set the tone that [Dave] Portnoy wants to set with his shows. Bringing that tone to the pregame show is not at all interesting for those watching."
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