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Leon Bridges takes star turn on SNL
Watch the Texas musician perform ‘River’.
Last weekend’s Saturday Night Live hosted a potentially game-changing slot for Leon Bridges.
The Fort Worth, Texas newcomer performed ‘River’ and ‘Smooth Sailin’’ from his debut album ‘Coming Home’. Most SNL slots are reserved for established giants, but this could be Bridges’ big break in a year that’s found him building more momentum by the day.
Watch Leon Bridges’ SNL performance below.
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