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Jimmie Allen Shares A Song He Wrote After The Kobe Bryant Tragedy

Sometimes, tough times bring us to our most creative times… Jimmie Allen was inspired to write a song, following the Bryant helicopter tragedy earlier this week. He channeled his heartbreak,…

Jimmie Allen Loses His Father
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Sometimes, tough times bring us to our most creative times...

Jimmie Allen was inspired to write a song, following the Bryant helicopter tragedy earlier this week. He channeled his heartbreak, following the senseless loss of the families involved, and his personal loss in this beautifully touching piece of music.

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