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Crystal Lewis discusses her experience with song-stealing in contemporary Christian music.

CCM star Crystal Lewis says “Even If,” a hit song that she originated, was recorded without her consent and her ownership cut to 10%. In an exclusive interview, The Roys Report journalist Jessica Morris speaks with Lewis about the story around "Even If," which has recently been used as the basis of Mercy Me's feature film 'I Can Only Imagine 2.' What does Lewis’ story reveal about credit, power, and the voices of women in contemporary Christian music? Jessica and host Julie Roys discuss following her eye-opening interview.

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