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Independent Musicians Turn to Social Media to Recoup Lost Touring Wages
For Doug and Telisha Williams, becoming homeowners was a special challenge.The couple, married musicians who perform together as the Wild Ponies, had difficulty securing a loan because their income is based off their ability to tour, and can fluctuate.Still, in March, they were able to get a co-signer and became proud homeowners of a fixer upper in Nashville. But in a matter of days, up to 85% of their income was wiped out due to the coronavirus pandemic.