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Royals release choices for new sixth-inning song at Kauffman Stadium

The Kansas City Star

The Royals have selected the 31 songs vying to displace Garth Brooks’ “Friends In Low Places” as their sixth-inning anthem. Voting begins Friday and only takes place at Kauffman Stadium. Fans can only cast one vote per day. Here are the 32 choices, including Brooks’ old standby, which you can vote for Monday if you appreciate continuity:

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Friday, April 4 – 3:10 p.m. vs. Chicago White Sox

“All Star” by Smash Mouth vs. “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen

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Saturday, April 5 – 1:10 p.m. vs. Chicago White Sox

“Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison vs. “Burning Love” by Elvis Presley

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Sunday, April 6 – 1:10 p.m. vs. Chicago White Sox

“Centerfield” by John Fogerty vs. “Dancing Queen” by ABBA

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Monday, April 7 – 7:10 p.m. vs. Tampa Bay Rays

“Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey vs. “Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks

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Tuesday, April 8 – 7:10 p.m. vs. Tampa Bay Rays

“Get Down Tonight” by KC and the Sunshine Band vs.

I Feel Fine” by The Beatles

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Wednesday, April 9 – 1:10 p.m. vs. Tampa Bay Rays

“I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas vs. “I Want You to Want Me” by Cheap Trick

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Friday, April 18 – 7:10 p.m. vs. Minnesota Twins

“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor vs. “Kansas City” by The Beatles

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Saturday, April 19 – 1:10 p.m. vs. Minnesota Twins

“Kansas City”

by Fats Domino vs. “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi

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Sunday, April 20 – 1:10 p.m. vs. Minnesota Twins

“Louie, Louie” by The Kingsmen vs. “Minnie the Moocher” by Cab Calloway

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Tuesday, April 29 – 7:10 p.m. vs. Toronto Blue Jays

“My Girl” by The Temptations vs. “Old Time Rock Roll” by Bob Seger

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Wednesday, April 30 – 7:10 p.m. vs. Toronto Blue Jays

“R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A

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by Johnny Cash

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Thursday, May 1 – 7:10 p.m. vs. Toronto Blue Jays

“Rock and Roll All Nite” by KISS vs. “Small Town” by John Mellencamp

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Friday, May 2 – 7:10 p.m. vs. Detroit Tigers

“Summer of ‘69” by Bryan Adams vs. “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond

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Saturday, May 3 – 6:10 p.m. vs. Detroit Tigers

“Twist and Shout” by The Beatles vs. “Walk of Life” by Dire Straits

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Sunday, May 4 – 1:10 p.m. vs. Detroit Tigers

“We Will Rock You” by Queen vs. “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty

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Tuesday, May 13 – 7:10 p.m. vs. Colorado Rockies

“You Belong With Me” by Taylor Swift vs. “1999” by Prince

This story was originally published April 1, 2014 at 3:40 PM with the headline "Royals release choices for new sixth-inning song at Kauffman Stadium."

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