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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Featured Performers
by Note Knacks MusicThe musical performers for this year are quite a diverse crew, however, my 2 favorites have to be Tony Bennett and of course, the Muppets!! Here is they are: Brett Eldredge Chloe and Halle Daya De La Soul Easton Corbin Fitz And The Tantrums Jacob Whitesides Kelsea Ballerini Maddie & Tae Aloe Blacc Ben Rector […]
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