Last Sunday was big for Arkansas singer-songwriter Jesse Welles. Not only was he nominated in four categories at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, he also was profiled during a segment on "CBS Sunday Morning."

Welles, from Ozark, has gained an impressive following for his righteous folk songs that tackle political and social topics in a raw, stripped down way that mixes fury and wry humor. His ripped-from-the-headlines songs address ICE agents, war, health insurance, Venezuela and other hot-button issues.

He's ridiculously prolific, recording albums at a quick clip and regularly posting videos of himself playing new tracks, often in a woodsy setting, that rack up hundreds of........

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