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The Twain and Hill meet in O’Neal, whose voice falls squarely between those of country’s two female powerhouses. The best things about this debut is the sultry, minor-key hit “There Is No Arizona,” which she wrote, and “No More Protecting My Heart,” with its bouncy pop-soul vibe. The rest is about as smooth and featureless as mainstream country gets.

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