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“Now back to the question,” Carly said.
“I haven’t really heard a question yet,” Austin said.
“Don’t you follow social media?” Carly asked.
“Sure I do.”
“He’s going to make us just ask it outright. Okay. Tell us about Christine,” Billy said.
“Ah, Chrissy.”
“What is she to you?” Carly asked.
“Chrissy is very special to me. She’s a friend, a confidante, and a colleague all wrapped up in one.”
“And Phoebe?” Billy asked.
“Phoebe and I hang out from time to time,” Austin said.
“Is Phoebe your girlfriend?” Carly asked.
“I don’t have time for a girlfriend.”
Billy hit the buzzer.
“Geez. It’s early, dude. Quit hitting that thing,” Austin said.
“Quit dodging questions,” Carly said with a singsong voice.
“I’m not. My world doesn’t allow for a girlfriend right now. I’m always on the go. The idea of leaving a woman behind isn’t appealing. Now isn’t the time for personal relationships.”
“So, Phoebe isn’t your girlfriend?”
“No.”
“And Chrissy isn’t your girlfriend?”
“Can we talk about my music?” Austin said. Christine could tell he was getting angry. His words were clipped and his voice had lowered.
Someone hit the buzzer again.
“He didn’t answer the question,” Carly said.
“I noticed,” Billy said.
“Seriously?” Austin asked.
Christine was yelling at the radio. “Tell them I’m not your girlfriend. Please, Austin. For the love of God, tell them.”
He didn’t tell them and the interview continued.
“Okay, okay. About your next album. How do you follow up an album that had three number one singles? Are you worried about the sophomore album curse?” Billy asked.
“No, not really. I have some great friends who are incredible songwriters, and I’m taking them on the road and writing with them. And now that I’m a bit of a proven entity, A-list writersare sending me their best songs. So, I have a lot to choose from. I also have the best song plugger in all of Nashville. I’m excited about taking this album to the next level.”
“The best song plugger being Christine?” Billy asked.
“Yes.”
