Country-soul duet raises voices for racial harmony
Lance McDaniel (left) and Chris J have a laugh while rehearsing the song "Skin" on Wednesday, June 10. The song, written by McDaniel, was composed before the protests following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. (Greg Campbell/Special to the Daily Memphian)
Local country singer Lance McDaniel invited Bar-Kays lead vocalist Chris Johnson to sing with him on “Skin,” a timely ode addressing racial dysfunction in America.
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