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Dolly Parton

In Her Own Words

de Suzanne Sonnier ...

Series series In Their Own Words
A collection of quotations from one of America's most beloved cultural icons.Curated from Dolly Parton's numerous public statements—interviews, speeches, social media posts, and more—this is a comprehensive picture of her legacy as a musician, businesswoman, and philanthropist. Since her career began in the Nashville music scene of the 1960s, Parton has become revered for her work as a singer, ... Leer más

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A collection of quotations from one of America's most beloved cultural icons.Curated from Dolly Parton's numerous public statements—interviews, speeches, social media posts, and more—this is a comprehensive picture of her legacy as a musician, businesswoman, and philanthropist. Since her career began in the Nashville music scene of the 1960s, Parton has become revered for her work as a singer,
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What Do You Do When You're Lonesome

The Authorized Biography of Justin Townes Earle

de Jonathan Bernstein ...

**"A superb biography of a singular life."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)A Rolling Stone journalist presents the story of the late singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle.**When Justin Townes Earle died of an overdose alone in his Nashville apartment, his death sent waves of grief through the country-Americana music community. The son of alt-country hellraiser Steve Earle had long struggled with ... Leer más

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**"A superb biography of a singular life."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)A Rolling Stone journalist presents the story of the late singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle.**When Justin Townes Earle died of an overdose alone in his Nashville apartment, his death sent waves of grief through the country-Americana music community. The son of alt-country hellraiser Steve Earle had long struggled with
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Buddy Emmons

Steel Guitar Icon

de Steve Fishell ...

Series series Music in American Life
A No Depression Most Memorable Music Book of 2022The acknowledged maestro of the pedal steel guitar, Buddy Emmons lent his unparalleled virtuosity to over five decades of hit recordings and set standards that remain the benchmark for musicians today.Steve Fishell’s merger of biography and memoir draws extensively on in-depth interviews with Emmons and the artist's autobiographical writings. Emmons ... Leer más

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A No Depression Most Memorable Music Book of 2022The acknowledged maestro of the pedal steel guitar, Buddy Emmons lent his unparalleled virtuosity to over five decades of hit recordings and set standards that remain the benchmark for musicians today.Steve Fishell’s merger of biography and memoir draws extensively on in-depth interviews with Emmons and the artist's autobiographical writings. Emmons
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Country Music USA

50th Anniversary Edition

de Bill C. Malone, Tracy E. W. Laird ...

“Still stands as the most authoritative history of this uniquely American art form . . . Bill Malone [was] an indispensable guide in making our PBS documentary.” —Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, Country Music: An American Family StoryThis is the newly updated edition of Country Music USA, “considered the definitive history of American country music” (Los Angeles Times). Starting with the music’s folk ... Leer más

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“Still stands as the most authoritative history of this uniquely American art form . . . Bill Malone [was] an indispensable guide in making our PBS documentary.” —Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, Country Music: An American Family StoryThis is the newly updated edition of Country Music USA, “considered the definitive history of American country music” (Los Angeles Times). Starting with the music’s folk
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What Mattered Most

A Memoir

de Ty Herndon, David Ritz ...

An intimate, often hilarious but always sincere memoir from country legend Ty Herndon on his struggles with addiction, mental health, his career, relationships, and being the first openly gay male country superstar.Ty Herndon may be most known for his beautiful country songs, but behind the music Herndon's own life could be the subject of a classic country ballad. His career began as a member of ... Leer más

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An intimate, often hilarious but always sincere memoir from country legend Ty Herndon on his struggles with addiction, mental health, his career, relationships, and being the first openly gay male country superstar.Ty Herndon may be most known for his beautiful country songs, but behind the music Herndon's own life could be the subject of a classic country ballad. His career began as a member of
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Dolly Parton, Songteller

My Life in Lyrics

de Dolly Parton, Robert K. Oermann ...

Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend.As told by Dolly Parton in her own inimitable words, explore the songs that have defined her journey. Illustrated throughout with previously unpublished images from Dolly Parton's personal and business archives.Mining over 60 years of songwriting, Dolly ... Leer más

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Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend.As told by Dolly Parton in her own inimitable words, explore the songs that have defined her journey. Illustrated throughout with previously unpublished images from Dolly Parton's personal and business archives.Mining over 60 years of songwriting, Dolly
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Gary Stewart

I Am From the Honky-Tonks

de Jimmy McDonough ...

In the mid-seventies, Gary Stewart’s crazed hits, including “She’s Actin’ Single (I’m Drinkin’ Doubles)” and “Drinkin’ Thing,” rocketed him to the top of the charts, earning him the admiration of Bob Dylan, the Allman Brothers, and Tanya Tucker. Within a few years, he had flamed out and all but vanished from the music scene. Until Jimmy McDonough barged his way into the spooky Florida dou... ... Leer más

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In the mid-seventies, Gary Stewart’s crazed hits, including “She’s Actin’ Single (I’m Drinkin’ Doubles)” and “Drinkin’ Thing,” rocketed him to the top of the charts, earning him the admiration of Bob Dylan, the Allman Brothers, and Tanya Tucker. Within a few years, he had flamed out and all but vanished from the music scene. Until Jimmy McDonough barged his way into the spooky Florida dou...
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Country Soul

Making Music and Making Race in the American South

de Charles L. Hughes ...

In the sound of the 1960s and 1970s, nothing symbolized the rift between black and white America better than the seemingly divided genres of country and soul. Yet the music emerged from the same songwriters, musicians, and producers in the recording studios of Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee, and Muscle Shoals, Alabama — what Charles L. Hughes calls the “country-soul triangle.” In legendary ... Leer más

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In the sound of the 1960s and 1970s, nothing symbolized the rift between black and white America better than the seemingly divided genres of country and soul. Yet the music emerged from the same songwriters, musicians, and producers in the recording studios of Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee, and Muscle Shoals, Alabama — what Charles L. Hughes calls the “country-soul triangle.” In legendary
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A Few Words in Defense of Our Country

The Biography of Randy Newman

de Robert Hilburn ...

**“Randy Newman is our great master of American song and storytelling."--Bruce Springsteen“At last, the biography that Randy Newman has long deserved. The emotional precision, the humor and sweep, the truths and secrets behind his remarkable body of work . . . it’s all here in Robert Hilburn’s heartfelt and indispensable account of America’s finest songwriter. Leave it to Hilburn to pull back the ... Leer más

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**“Randy Newman is our great master of American song and storytelling."--Bruce Springsteen“At last, the biography that Randy Newman has long deserved. The emotional precision, the humor and sweep, the truths and secrets behind his remarkable body of work . . . it’s all here in Robert Hilburn’s heartfelt and indispensable account of America’s finest songwriter. Leave it to Hilburn to pull back the
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She Come By It Natural

Dolly Parton and the Women Who Lived Her Songs

de Sarah Smarsh ...

In this Time Top 100 Book of the Year, the National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Heartland “analyzes how Dolly Parton’s songs—and success—have embodied feminism for working-class women” (People).Growing up amid Kansas wheat fields and airplane factories, Sarah Smarsh witnessed firsthand the particular vulnerabilities—and strengths—of women in working poverty. ... Leer más

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In this Time Top 100 Book of the Year, the National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Heartland “analyzes how Dolly Parton’s songs—and success—have embodied feminism for working-class women” (People).Growing up amid Kansas wheat fields and airplane factories, Sarah Smarsh witnessed firsthand the particular vulnerabilities—and strengths—of women in working poverty.
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Industrial Strength Bluegrass

Southwestern Ohio's Musical Legacy

de Curtis W. Ellison, Neil V. Rosenberg, Fred Bartenstein, Jon Hartley Fox, Rick Good, Lily Isaacs, Ben Krakauer, Mac McDivitt0, Nathan McGee1, Daniel Mullins2, Joe Mullins3, Larry Nager4, Phillip J. Obermiller5, Bobby Osborne6 ...

Series series Music in American Life
In the twentieth century, Appalachian migrants seeking economic opportunities relocated to southwestern Ohio, bringing their music with them. Between 1947 and 1989, they created an internationally renowned capital for the thriving bluegrass music genre, centered on the industrial region of Cincinnati, Dayton, Hamilton, Middletown, and Springfield. Fred Bartenstein and Curtis W. Ellison edit a ... Leer más

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In the twentieth century, Appalachian migrants seeking economic opportunities relocated to southwestern Ohio, bringing their music with them. Between 1947 and 1989, they created an internationally renowned capital for the thriving bluegrass music genre, centered on the industrial region of Cincinnati, Dayton, Hamilton, Middletown, and Springfield. Fred Bartenstein and Curtis W. Ellison edit a
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In the Country of Country

A Journey to the Roots of American Music

de Nicholas Dawidoff ...

From the author of the bestselling The Catcher Was a Spy comes an exhilarating exploration of the performers, places, and experiences which form country music--a genre which is uniquely and authentically American. 40 photos. ... Leer más

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From the author of the bestselling The Catcher Was a Spy comes an exhilarating exploration of the performers, places, and experiences which form country music--a genre which is uniquely and authentically American. 40 photos.
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Diary of a Player

How My Musical Heroes Made a Guitar Man Out of Me

de David Wild, Brad Paisley ...

A candid country music memoir from superstar guitarist and songwriter Brad Paisley, this personal and humorous account traces his journey from small-town West Virginia to becoming one of Nashville’s most celebrated performers.Long before CMA Awards and sold-out arenas, Brad Paisley was an eight-year-old boy handed a Sears Danelectro guitar by his beloved grandfather, Warren Jarvis. That Christmas ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

A candid country music memoir from superstar guitarist and songwriter Brad Paisley, this personal and humorous account traces his journey from small-town West Virginia to becoming one of Nashville’s most celebrated performers.Long before CMA Awards and sold-out arenas, Brad Paisley was an eight-year-old boy handed a Sears Danelectro guitar by his beloved grandfather, Warren Jarvis. That Christmas
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A Personal Stand

Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck

de Trace Adkins ...

Country music superstar Trace Adkins isn’t exactly known for holding back what’s on his mind. And if the millions of albums he’s sold are any indication, when Trace talks, people listen. Now, in A Personal Stand, Trace Adkins delivers his maverick manifesto on politics, personal responsibility, fame, parenting, being true to yourself, hard work, and the way things oughta be.In his inimitable pull ... Leer más

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Country music superstar Trace Adkins isn’t exactly known for holding back what’s on his mind. And if the millions of albums he’s sold are any indication, when Trace talks, people listen. Now, in A Personal Stand, Trace Adkins delivers his maverick manifesto on politics, personal responsibility, fame, parenting, being true to yourself, hard work, and the way things oughta be.In his inimitable pull
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Forever and Ever, Amen

A Memoir of Music, Faith, and Braving the Storms of Life

de Randy Travis ...

A riveting tale ofunfathomable successgreat joydeep pain, andredemption that can come only from above.From a working-class background in North Carolina to a job as a cook and club singer in Nashville to his "overnight success" with his smash 1986 album Storms of Life--which launched the neotraditional movement in country music--Randy's first three decades are a true rags-to-riches story. But in ... Leer más

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A riveting tale ofunfathomable successgreat joydeep pain, andredemption that can come only from above.From a working-class background in North Carolina to a job as a cook and club singer in Nashville to his "overnight success" with his smash 1986 album Storms of Life--which launched the neotraditional movement in country music--Randy's first three decades are a true rags-to-riches story. But in
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All of Me

de Anne Murray, Michael Posner ...

In this revealing autobiography, Canada’s first lady of song, for the first time, tells the whole story of her astonishing 40-year career in show biz. It is a candid retrospective of the extraordinary success achieved, and the prices that had to be paid.“After ‘Snowbird’ hit, I was swept up like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, and catapulted into a strange new universe … If I thought for a moment ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

In this revealing autobiography, Canada’s first lady of song, for the first time, tells the whole story of her astonishing 40-year career in show biz. It is a candid retrospective of the extraordinary success achieved, and the prices that had to be paid.“After ‘Snowbird’ hit, I was swept up like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, and catapulted into a strange new universe … If I thought for a moment
... Leer más
Reba

My Story

de Reba McEntire, Tom Carter ...

With the same straightforward honesty that made her one of country’s top-selling female recording artists, Reba McEntire tells her phenomenal story.From her childhood in Oklahoma working cattle with her ranching family to her days on the rodeo competition circuit, from her early days as a performer in honky-tonks to her many awards and a sold-out appearance at Carnegie Hall, Reba relates her ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

With the same straightforward honesty that made her one of country’s top-selling female recording artists, Reba McEntire tells her phenomenal story.From her childhood in Oklahoma working cattle with her ranching family to her days on the rodeo competition circuit, from her early days as a performer in honky-tonks to her many awards and a sold-out appearance at Carnegie Hall, Reba relates her
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Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You

A Memoir

de Lucinda Williams ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The iconic singer-songwriter and three-time Grammy winner opens up about her traumatic childhood in the Deep South, her years of being overlooked in the music industry, and the stories that inspired her enduring songs in this “bracingly candid chronicle” (The Wall Street Journal).“[Williams’s] memoir transmutes the wisdom, pain, and hard-won joy of her life into stories ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The iconic singer-songwriter and three-time Grammy winner opens up about her traumatic childhood in the Deep South, her years of being overlooked in the music industry, and the stories that inspired her enduring songs in this “bracingly candid chronicle” (The Wall Street Journal).“[Williams’s] memoir transmutes the wisdom, pain, and hard-won joy of her life into stories
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Energy Follows Thought

The Stories Behind My Songs

de Willie Nelson, David Ritz, Mickey Raphael ...

Revealing, funny, whimsical, and wise, outlaw country legend Willie Nelson shares the untold stories behind the his favorite songs, with all the lyrics and a dynamic assortment of never-before-seen photos and ephemera.From his earliest work in the 1950s to today, Willie looks back at the songs that have defined his career, from his days of earning $50 each to his biggest hits, from his less well ... Leer más

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Revealing, funny, whimsical, and wise, outlaw country legend Willie Nelson shares the untold stories behind the his favorite songs, with all the lyrics and a dynamic assortment of never-before-seen photos and ephemera.From his earliest work in the 1950s to today, Willie looks back at the songs that have defined his career, from his days of earning $50 each to his biggest hits, from his less well
... Leer más
Tammy Wynette

Tragic Country Queen

de Jimmy McDonough ...

The first full-scale biography of the enduring first lady of country musicThe twentieth century had three great female singers who plumbed the darkest corners of their hearts and transformed private grief into public dramas. In opera, there was the unsurpassed Maria Callas. In jazz, the tormented Billie Holiday. And in country music, there was Tammy Wynette."Stand by Your Man," "D-I-V-O-R-C-E," ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

The first full-scale biography of the enduring first lady of country musicThe twentieth century had three great female singers who plumbed the darkest corners of their hearts and transformed private grief into public dramas. In opera, there was the unsurpassed Maria Callas. In jazz, the tormented Billie Holiday. And in country music, there was Tammy Wynette."Stand by Your Man," "D-I-V-O-R-C-E,"
... Leer más
Man of Constant Sorrow

My Life and Times

de Ralph Stanley, Eddie Dean ...

A giant of American music opens the book on his wrenching professional and personal journeys, paying tribute to the vanishing Appalachian culture that gave him his voice.He was there at the beginning of bluegrass. Yet his music, forged in the remote hills and hollows of Southwest Virginia, has even deeper roots. In Man of Constant Sorrow, Dr. Ralph Stanley gives a surprisingly candid look back on ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

A giant of American music opens the book on his wrenching professional and personal journeys, paying tribute to the vanishing Appalachian culture that gave him his voice.He was there at the beginning of bluegrass. Yet his music, forged in the remote hills and hollows of Southwest Virginia, has even deeper roots. In Man of Constant Sorrow, Dr. Ralph Stanley gives a surprisingly candid look back on
... Leer más
Heart Life Music

de Kenny Chesney, Holly Gleason ...

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLERHeart Life Music is a love letter to the journey: all the places I’ve gone and how we got here. This book takes you on the ride.Knoxville. Moscow. Myrtle Beach. The Virgin Islands. Plentywood, Montana. Holmdel, New Jersey. Key West. New England. The Road. No Shoes Nation. Beyond.We’ve had a lot of fun, a bunch of challenges, a few ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLERHeart Life Music is a love letter to the journey: all the places I’ve gone and how we got here. This book takes you on the ride.Knoxville. Moscow. Myrtle Beach. The Virgin Islands. Plentywood, Montana. Holmdel, New Jersey. Key West. New England. The Road. No Shoes Nation. Beyond.We’ve had a lot of fun, a bunch of challenges, a few
... Leer más
Not That Fancy

Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots (Includes Behind-the-Scenes Stories, Photos, Recipes, and Lifestyle Tips) – Perfect for Reba Fans

de Reba McEntire ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER | USA TODAY BESTSELLEREnjoy a behind-the-scenes look at Reba's life and learn tips to savor life's simple pleasures with the people you love most.The best things in life are really not that fancy. This photo-driven book featuring all-things-Reba invites you to get back to the basics of life: fun, food, friends, and family. In her first ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER | USA TODAY BESTSELLEREnjoy a behind-the-scenes look at Reba's life and learn tips to savor life's simple pleasures with the people you love most.The best things in life are really not that fancy. This photo-driven book featuring all-things-Reba invites you to get back to the basics of life: fun, food, friends, and family. In her first
... Leer más
I Lived to Tell It All

de George Jones, Tom Carter ...

Boozing. Womanizing. Brawling. Singing. For the last forty years George Jones has reigned as the country's king--the singer many have called the Frank Sinatra of country. And for most of that time, his career has been marked by hard-living, hard-loving, and hard luck. From his early east Texas recordings through his marriage with Tammy Wynette to his latest acclaim as a solid citizen and "high ... Leer más

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Boozing. Womanizing. Brawling. Singing. For the last forty years George Jones has reigned as the country's king--the singer many have called the Frank Sinatra of country. And for most of that time, his career has been marked by hard-living, hard-loving, and hard luck. From his early east Texas recordings through his marriage with Tammy Wynette to his latest acclaim as a solid citizen and "high
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