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Episode 346: Celebrating the Music of Newfoundland Singer-Songwriter Roy Payne

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Send us Fan Mail Celebrating the music of Roy (Absalom) Payne (born April 3, 1939) - a prolific country singer-songwriter from Trout River, Newfoundland, often called the province's "beloved outlaw". Renowned for his storytelling and raw lyrics, Roy has written over a thousand songs that blend traditional country with deep-rooted Newfoundland pride. Payne remains best known for the 1971 hit "Goofy Newfie," as well as regional anthems like "No Price Tags on the Doors of Newfo...

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