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Podcast: American Thought Leaders
Episode: John Rich Explains Story Behind âThe Devil and the TVAâ
Description: When an 88âyearâold Tennessee woman confronted representatives of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) when they came to survey her land for a methane gas plant project, her wordsââyou think you own something, you donât own nothingââleft a lasting impression on country artist John Rich.That moment became the spark for his new song âThe Devil and the TVAâ and the starting point for this conversation on âAmerican Thought Leaders.âIn this episode, Rich reflects on his journey from Texas family singâalongs to writing No. 1 hits with bands Lonestar and Big & Rich. He explains why he...