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When Garth Brooks recorded his version of "Callin' Baton Rouge" — an up-tempo country hit previously produced by New Grass Revival and others — he had a specific vibe in mind.

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AP Sports Writers Steve Megargee and Aaron Beard and Associated Press Writer Mike Householder contributed to this report.