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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students do the cleaning at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 25, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants, fulfill

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students head for the canteen after class at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 24, 2025 shows a view of the Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and c

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Zhang Guimei (C) watches students exercising during the break at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

A teacher grades exam papers at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants, ful

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students have meals at the canteen of Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servant

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students practice chorus at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants, fulfill

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

A teacher tutors a student during the evening self-study class at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teacher

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Two students have meals outdoors at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants,

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Zhang Guimei (3rd L) checks meal service at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil s

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students have a class at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants, fulfilling

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US: Record Flooding Wreaks Havoc in Washington, Emergency Status Continues

Days of record-breaking flooding in western and central Washington caused widespread evacuations, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage. The state remains under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders still in place for tens of thousands of residents. Footage filmed on Thursday, December 11, shows flooding on Old Snohomish Monroe Road.

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China: Man Saves Four People Seconds Before Crash Vehicle Erupts in Fire

A man in Jinzhong, Shanxi, rushed to save four people trapped in a crashed, smoke-filled vehicle on November 30, 2025. The doors were jammed and the passengers unconscious, so he smashed a window and pulled them out. Just three minutes later, the car burst into flames as the rescued victims received help on the roadside.

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Ana Mena At Me Has Robbed My Heart Premiere - Madrid

Ana Mena during the premiere of the new movie 'Me has robbed my heart', on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Photo by Francisco Guerra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ana Mena At Me Has Robbed My Heart Premiere - Madrid

Ana Mena, Christian Casas, Daniel Casas, Ramón Casas and Heidi Sierra during the premiere of the new movie 'Me has robbed my heart', on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Photo by Francisco Guerra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ana Mena At Me Has Robbed My Heart Premiere - Madrid

Ana Mena, Sheila Casas, Christian Casas and the family of Óscar Casas during the premiere of the new movie 'Me has robbed my heart', on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Photo by Francisco Guerra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ana Mena At Me Has Robbed My Heart Premiere - Madrid

Ana Mena, Sheila Casas and the family of Óscar Casas during the premiere of the new movie 'Me has robbed my heart', on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Photo by Francisco Guerra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ana Mena At Me Has Robbed My Heart Premiere - Madrid

Ana Mena, Sheila Casas and the family of Óscar Casas during the premiere of the new movie 'Me has robbed my heart', on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Photo by Francisco Guerra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ana Mena At Me Has Robbed My Heart Premiere - Madrid

Ana Mena during the premiere of the new movie 'Me has robbed my heart', on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Photo by Francisco Guerra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ana Mena At Me Has Robbed My Heart Premiere - Madrid

Ana Mena during the premiere of the new movie 'Me has robbed my heart', on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Photo by Francisco Guerra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cemetery of Abandoned Graves - Toulouse

My mother s urn, engraved with her name, her photo and a necklace around it, sealed on the family grave, with a message from cousins next to it: To Auntie Dedee, in memory of our good times and our hearty laughter. Cemetery illustrations. France, Montauban, 30 November 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-Bullfighting Protesters Rally in Front of Congress - Madrid

Several people during a rally in front of the Congress of Deputies, November 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Promoter Commission of the Popular Legislative Initiative (ILP) 'Not My Culture' and the International Anti-bullfighting Network have called a demonstration to denounce the final abstention of the PSOE in the vote of the ILP for the abolition of bullfighting. This decision, with 169 votes against, 57 in favor and 118 abstentions, blocked the parliamentary debate of the proposal, an act that the promoter has labeled as "betrayal" by the socialist party. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-Bullfighting Protesters Rally in Front of Congress - Madrid

Several people during a rally in front of the Congress of Deputies, November 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Promoter Commission of the Popular Legislative Initiative (ILP) 'Not My Culture' and the International Anti-bullfighting Network have called a demonstration to denounce the final abstention of the PSOE in the vote of the ILP for the abolition of bullfighting. This decision, with 169 votes against, 57 in favor and 118 abstentions, blocked the parliamentary debate of the proposal, an act that the promoter has labeled as "betrayal" by the socialist party. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-Bullfighting Protesters Rally in Front of Congress - Madrid

Several people during a rally in front of the Congress of Deputies, November 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Promoter Commission of the Popular Legislative Initiative (ILP) 'Not My Culture' and the International Anti-bullfighting Network have called a demonstration to denounce the final abstention of the PSOE in the vote of the ILP for the abolition of bullfighting. This decision, with 169 votes against, 57 in favor and 118 abstentions, blocked the parliamentary debate of the proposal, an act that the promoter has labeled as "betrayal" by the socialist party. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Mobilize Against Macron In Toulouse - France

Farmers with slogans on their backs, My nature, my future, agriculture 31, with UGC cinema in the background. Farmers from the Occitanie region had been gathering in Montaudran, south of Toulouse, since early in the day. Regional mobilization of farmers for Macron s visit to Toulouse. Mercosur, Pac, Fertilizer taxes. The young farmers gave an appointment to all farmers, to defend the agricultural world. France, Toulouse on November 12, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miss Earth 2025 Coronation Night - Philippines

Newly-crowned Miss Earth 2025 Natalie Puskinova (2nd R) of the Czech Republic smiles for photos with Miss Earth - Fire 2025 Waree Ngamkham (1st L) of Thailand, Miss Earth - Air 2025 Soldis Vala Ivarsdottir (2nd L) of Iceland, and Miss Earth - Water My Anh Trinh (1st R) of Vietnam during the Miss Earth 2025 coronation night in Paranaque City, the Philippines on November 5, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Rouelle Umali/ABACAPRESS.CO

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Larry Gatlin onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Larry Gatlin onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Larry Gatlin onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Larry Gatlin onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Kathy Mattea onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Lorrie Morgan onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Larry Gatlin onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Lorrie Morgan onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

k.d. lang onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Kathy Mattea onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

k.d. lang onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Marty Raybon and Mike McGuire of Shenandoah onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Marty Raybon of Shenandoah onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Martina McBride onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Lorrie Morgan onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Michelle Wright onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Michelle Wright onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Marty Raybon of Shenandoah onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Kathy Mattea onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

k.d. lang onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Michelle Wright onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

k.d. lang onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Kathy Mattea onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray

Lorrie Morgan onstage at The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray concert held at The Opry House on October 27, 2025 in Nashville, TN Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM