Anita Cochran

Singer-songwriter known for country music

Anita Cochran - Artists & Creatives born February 6th, 1967
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A singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer, contributed to the country music genre. Released several albums, which included singles that charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs. Achieved success with the single 'What If I Said,' a collaboration with Steve Wariner, which reached the Top 10. Also produced songs for other artists and collaborated in songwriting for a variety of projects throughout a career spanning several decades.

Released the single 'What If I Said'

Charted multiple songs on Billboard

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