publication date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 (part of Round XLI)

category: Music

clue: This singer wasn't afraid to leave church for more aristocratic circles.

explanation: Noble was a singer known for the album Fearless. She grew up the daughter of a Baptist minister and often sang in church. The word "aristocratic" was a play on her last name. more…

solved by: Steve West and Amy Austin


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