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As Sugarland announces 'Ride or Die' tour, the duo reflects on a pivotal era
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway As the duo gets ready to hit the road, Jennifer Nettles is looking back on the band's early days.
Sugarland is preparing for its upcoming tour, the "Ride or Die Tour", which is set to take place this fall. As the duo gets ready to hit the road, Jennifer Nettles is looking back on the band's early days.
She is recalling advice given to the band by a prominent country music figure. The details of this advice are not specified, but it appears to have been significant to the band's journey.
Further information about Sugarland's tour and Jennifer Nettles' reflections can be found in the Galveston County Daily News, which has more details on the story.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: Galveston County Daily News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Sugarland is preparing for its upcoming tour, the "Ride or Die Tour", which is set to take place this fall. As the duo gets ready to hit the road, Jennifer Nettles is looking back on the band's early…
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