James who wrote, “No matter how pop or schmaltzy a song, I can’t help but put a gospel and blues hurting on it” Crossword Clue

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James who wrote, “No matter how pop or schmaltzy a song, I can’t help but put a gospel and blues hurting on it” Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

SCHMALTZY (adjective)
1. effusively or insincerely emotional
HURTING (noun)
1. a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

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