The Ring of Fire
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Nobody Was Ready For This...
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7:28Now PlayingPat McAfee has released a 14-track country album, and critics are absolutely unloading on the ESPN star’s attempt at “Special Teams Bro Country.” The music arrives as McAfee grows increasingly comfortable alongside Trump-branded sports events, including the Patriot Games, while ESPN reportedly discusses a contract that could pay him as much as $65 million a year. Between the brutal reviews, awkward lyrics, and a network eager to promote the project on College GameDay, McAfee’s transformation from sports personality into full-scale celebrity brand may have finally produced its masterpiece of unintentional comedy. Ring of Fire's Josh G. explains.
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Genius Pat McAfee artist page and lyrics
Awful Announcing album review with lyric breakdowns
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Higher Learning Van Lathan on McAfee (11635)
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