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Caitlyn Smith is a well-established songwriter. She has written for stars like Dolly Parton, Meghan Trainor, and John Legend. Now she is releasing her own album for the first time. Smith stops by Cheddar's Flatiron studio to explain what inspired her to go out on her own. Plus, she dishes on her favorite artists to work with. "Starfire" is the title of her debut album.

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