Local musician Jesse Fox spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 2. Fox’s song “Second Life” was recently named the top song of 2024 on 97.9 The Hill’s countdown. He discussed his 2024, including the process of putting out his album “Faster Dreams,” recording a live special for PBS, and repeating with 97.9 The Hill’s top song of the year. Last year Fox’s song “Stop This Train” reached the #1 spot. Two other songs from “Faster Dreams” also appear on this year’s countdown — “Hanging Tree,” and “Winchester Lead.”

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