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Download or read book George Strait written by Mark Bego and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2001-07 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a comprehensive look at one of the biggest stars in the hard-driving, often heartbreaking world of country music. A chronicle of Strait's journey from playing Texas honkytonks to his big break in 1981, when he released Strait Country, to his stunning success just four albums later, when he debuted at number 1 on Billboard's country music chart. The white-stetsoned Strait is one of America's top concert attractions, and the Country Music Association named him Entertainer of the Year. Told with all the warmth, honesty, grit, and passion of the legendary artist himself, this is the story of the man behind the superstar myth -- of the family that shaped his youth, of his relationship with his wife, Norma, and of the tragic auto accident that killed his teenage daughter . . . and changed his life forever. Sure to be a revelation and an inspiration to his millions of fans.
Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Country Music by : Michael McCall
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Country Music written by Michael McCall and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2004-12-16 with total page 665 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immediately upon publication in 1998, the Encyclopedia of Country Music became a much-loved reference source, prized for the wealth of information it contained on that most American of musical genres. Countless fans have used it as the source for answers to questions about everything from country's first commercially successful recording, to the genre's pioneering music videos, to what conjunto music is. This thoroughly revised new edition includes more than 1,200 A-Z entries covering nine decades of history and artistry, from the Carter Family recordings of the 1920s to the reign of Taylor Swift in the first decade of the twenty-first century. Compiled by a team of experts at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the encyclopedia has been brought completely up-to-date, with new entries on the artists who have profoundly influenced country music in recent years, such as the Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban. The new edition also explores the latest and most critical trends within the industry, shedding light on such topics as the digital revolution, the shifting politics of country music, and the impact of American Idol (reflected in the stardom of Carrie Underwood). Other essays cover the literature of country music, the importance of Nashville as a music center, and the colorful outfits that have long been a staple of the genre. The volume features hundreds of images, including a photo essay of album covers; a foreword by country music superstar Vince Gill (the winner of twenty Grammy Awards); and twelve fascinating appendices, ranging from lists of awards to the best-selling country albums of all time. Winner of the Best Reference Award from the Popular Culture Association "Any serious country music fan will treasure this authoritative book." --The Seattle Times "A long-awaited, major accomplishment, which educators, historians and students, broadcasters and music writers, artists and fans alike, will welcome and enjoy." --The Nashville Musician "Should prove a valuable resource to those who work in the country music business. But it's also an entertaining read for the music's true fans." --Houston Chronicle "This big, handsome volume spans the history of country music, listing not only artists and groups but also important individuals and institutions." --San Francisco Examiner "Promises to be the definitive historical and biographical work on the past eight decades of country music. Well written and heavily illustratedan unparalleled work, worth its price and highly recommended." --Library Journal
Book Synopsis The George Strait Handbook - Everything You Need to Know about George Strait by : Emily Smith
Download or read book The George Strait Handbook - Everything You Need to Know about George Strait written by Emily Smith and published by Tebbo. This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country" and has been called a living legend by some critics. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional country music. George Strait holds the world record for more number-one hit singles than any other artist in the history of music on any chart or in any genre, having recorded 59 number-one hit singles as of 2012. This book is your ultimate resource for George Strait. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about George Strait's Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: George Strait, 1997 in country music, 1998 in country music, 1999 in country music, 2000 in country music, 2001 in country music, 2002 in country music, 2003 in country music, 2005 in country music, 2006 in country music, 2007 in country music, 2008 in country music, 2009 in country music, 2010 in country music, 2011 in country music, 2013 in country music, 22 More Hits, 50 Number Ones, 7 (George Strait album), Academy of Country Music Awards, Ace in the Hole (George Strait song), Ace in the Hole Band, Alan Jackson, All My Ex's Live in Texas, Always Never the Same (George Strait album), Amarillo by Morning (song), Baby Blue (George Strait song), Beyond the Blue Neon, Blue Clear Sky, Bob Wills, Bruce Robison, Carried Away (George Strait song), Carrying Your Love with Me, Chill of an Early Fall...and more pages Contains selected content from the highest rated entries, typeset, printed and shipped, combining the advantages of up-to-date and in-depth knowledge with the convenience of printed books. A portion of the proceeds of each book will be donated to the Wikimedia Foundation to support their mission.
Download or read book King George written by Austin Teutsch and published by . This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a small town in Texas to a near perfect thirty-year career in country music, George Strait has earned the title of "the king of country music." Teutsch provides a look into Strait's life, and provides some insight into how the triumphs and tragedies-- both personal and professional-- have affected Strait's music.
Download or read book Major Labels written by Kelefa Sanneh and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of Oprah Daily's 20 Favorite Books of 2021 • Selected as one of Pitchfork's Best Music Books of the Year “One of the best books of its kind in decades.” —The Wall Street Journal An epic achievement and a huge delight, the entire history of popular music over the past fifty years refracted through the big genres that have defined and dominated it: rock, R&B, country, punk, hip-hop, dance music, and pop Kelefa Sanneh, one of the essential voices of our time on music and culture, has made a deep study of how popular music unites and divides us, charting the way genres become communities. In Major Labels, Sanneh distills a career’s worth of knowledge about music and musicians into a brilliant and omnivorous reckoning with popular music—as an art form (actually, a bunch of art forms), as a cultural and economic force, and as a tool that we use to build our identities. He explains the history of slow jams, the genius of Shania Twain, and why rappers are always getting in trouble. Sanneh shows how these genres have been defined by the tension between mainstream and outsider, between authenticity and phoniness, between good and bad, right and wrong. Throughout, race is a powerful touchstone: just as there have always been Black audiences and white audiences, with more or less overlap depending on the moment, there has been Black music and white music, constantly mixing and separating. Sanneh debunks cherished myths, reappraises beloved heroes, and upends familiar ideas of musical greatness, arguing that sometimes, the best popular music isn’t transcendent. Songs express our grudges as well as our hopes, and they are motivated by greed as well as idealism; music is a powerful tool for human connection, but also for human antagonism. This is a book about the music everyone loves, the music everyone hates, and the decades-long argument over which is which. The opposite of a modest proposal, Major Labels pays in full.
Book Synopsis Never Ask a Dinosaur to Dinner by : Gareth Edwards
Download or read book Never Ask a Dinosaur to Dinner written by Gareth Edwards and published by Scholastic Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Originally published in the UK by Scholastic Children's Books."
Book Synopsis What Would George Strait Do? by : Olivia Garner
Download or read book What Would George Strait Do? written by Olivia Garner and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-29 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Would George Strait Do? - Journal Birthday Gift Notebook: Lined Notebook: (Composition Book Journal) (6x 9 inches) Are you looking for cute Journal gift?110 pages of lined paper made for writing to keep your notes organized. With custom sized pages (6x9) and soft cover this notebook is perfect for writing at school, keeping track of your daily routine or writing to-do lists. With it's artful cover page this journal will always brighten up your life and be an eye-catcher for everyone else. Journal Notebook Books are perfect for: ♥ Diaries ♥ Journal Notebook Books ♥ Birthday Planners ♥ Scrapbooks ♥ Christmas Wish Lists ♥ Coworker Gifts ♥ Creative Working ♥ Homework
Book Synopsis The Best of George Strait by : George Strait
Download or read book The Best of George Strait written by George Strait and published by E-Z Play Today. This book was released on 1986-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (E-Z Play Today). 33 of his biggest hits, including: Blue Clear Sky * Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind? * All My Ex's Live in Texas * Love Without End, Amen * and many more.
Book Synopsis George Strait - Latest Greatest Straitest Hits (Songbook) by : George Strait
Download or read book George Strait - Latest Greatest Straitest Hits (Songbook) written by George Strait and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2000-09-01 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). Features 15 top tunes by this country music megastar: Adalida * The Best Day * Blue Clear Sky * Carried Away * Carrying Your Love with Me * I Can Still Make Cheyenne * King of the Mountain * Lead On * Murder on Music Row * One Night at a Time * Round About Way * Today My World Slipped Away * True * We Really Shouldn't Be Doing This * You Can't Make a Heart Love Somebody.
Download or read book George Strait written by David Cantwell and published by Berkley Trade. This book was released on 1996 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With his 1981 debut album, Strait Country, George Straight revitalized the sound of country music, bringing back a simple, straightforward style that would bring him both critical acclaim and a string of chart-topping hits. Now fans can follow the story of the boy from small-town Texas who made it big in Music City. Full-color photographs.
Download or read book The Texanist written by David Courtney and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of Courtney's columns from the Texas Monthly, curing the curious, exorcizing bedevilment, and orienting the disoriented, advising "on such things as: Is it wrong to wear your football team's jersey to church? When out at a dancehall, do you need to stick with the one that brung ya? Is it real Tex-Mex if it's served with a side of black beans? Can one have too many Texas-themed tattoos?"--Amazon.com.
Book Synopsis Diamond in the Sky by : Linda Hussey
Download or read book Diamond in the Sky written by Linda Hussey and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-04-05 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why God? Everyone that I saw asked the same questions: Why God? Why has this happened to us? I wondered if we had done something really bad to bring Davids death upon us. I had always prayed to God for him to protect Dan and our children. I asked God to put a protective shield around them everywhere they went and to bring them back safely to me. I believed with all my heart that God would answer my prayers. Three months before Davids accident, I was sitting in the den talking with one of my son-in-laws about what I believed. He said Linda, death is realwe humans dont have any control over it. David was sitting in a recliner listening to us and he said, Mama, hes right; we dont ever know. There was a big game going on in Heaven in honor of Christs birthday. They needed a catcher, so I got the Call, Come on son, come play in our Game today! My dear family and friends remembered when those tears start to fill your eyes; just go outside and look up towards the stars for I will be playing on the Diamond in the sky!
Download or read book Saved by a Song written by Mary Gauthier and published by St. Martin's Essentials. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A handbook for compassion... a Must-Read Music Book.” —Rolling Stone Country "Generous and big-hearted, Gauthier has stories to tell and worthwhile advice to share." —Wally Lamb, author of I Know This Much Is True "Gauthier has an uncanny ability to combine songwriting craft with a seeker’s vulnerability and a sage’s wisdom.” —Amy Ray, Indigo Girls From the Grammy nominated folk singer and songwriter, an inspiring exploration of creativity and the redemptive power of song Mary Gauthier was twelve years old when she was given her Aunt Jenny’s old guitar and taught herself to play with a Mel Bay basic guitar workbook. Music offered her a window to a world where others felt the way she did. Songs became lifelines to her, and she longed to write her own, one day. Then, for a decade, while struggling with addiction, Gauthier put her dream away and her call to songwriting faded. It wasn’t until she got sober and went to an open mic with a friend did she realize that she not only still wanted to write songs, she needed to. Today, Gauthier is a decorated musical artist, with numerous awards and recognition for her songwriting, including a Grammy nomination. In Saved by a Song, Mary Gauthier pulls the curtain back on the artistry of songwriting. Part memoir, part philosophy of art, part nuts and bolts of songwriting, her book celebrates the redemptive power of song to inspire and bring seemingly different kinds of people together.
Book Synopsis Whisperin' Bill Anderson by : Bill Anderson
Download or read book Whisperin' Bill Anderson written by Bill Anderson and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whisperin' Bill: An Unprecedented Life in Country Music presents a revealing portrait of Bill Anderson, one of the most prolific songwriters in the history of country music. Mega country music hits like "City Lights," (Ray Price), "Tips Of My Fingers," (Roy Clark, Eddy Arnold, Steve Wariner), "Once A Day," (Connie Smith), "Saginaw, Michigan," (Lefty Frizzell), and many more flowed from his pen, making him one of the most decorated songwriters in music history. But the iconic singer, songwriter, performer, and TV host came to a point in his career where he questioned if what he had to say mattered anymore. Music Row had changed, a new generation of artists and songwriters had transformed the genre, and the Country Music Hall of Fame member and fifty-year Grand Ole Opry star was no longer relevant. By 1990, he wasn't writing anymore. Bad investments left him teetering at bankruptcy's edge. His marriage was falling apart. And in Nashville, a music town where youth often carries the day, he was a museum piece--only seen as a nostalgia act, waving from the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. Anderson was only in his fifties when he assumed he had climbed all the mountains he was intended to scale. But in those moments plagued with self-doubt, little did he know, his most rewarding climb lie ahead. A follow-up to his 1989 autobiography, this honest and revealing book tells the story of a man with an unprecedented gift, holding on to it in order to share it. Known as "Whisperin' Bill" to generations of fans for his soft vocalizations and spoken lyrics, Anderson is the only songwriter in country music history to have a song on the charts in each of the past seven consecutive decades. He has celebrated chart-topping success as a recording artist with eighty charting singles and thirty-seven Top Ten country hits, including "Still," "8 x 10," "I Love You Drops," and "Mama Sang A Song." A six-time Song of the Year Award-winner and BMI Icon Award recipient, Anderson has taken home many CMA and ACM Award trophies and garnered multiple GRAMMY nominations. His knack for the spoken word has also made him a successful television host, having starred on "The Bill Anderson Show," "Opry Backstage," "Country's Family Reunion," and others. Moreover, his multi-faceted success extends far beyond the country format with artists like James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Dean Martin, and Elvis Costello recording his songs. Today, thanks to the support of musical peers and a few famous friends who believed in him, Anderson continues to forge the path of lyrical integrity in music, harnessing his ability to craft a song that tells a familiar story, grabs you by the heart and moves you. Modern day examples include "Whiskey Lullaby" (Brad Paisley and Allison Krauss), "Give It Away" (George Strait), "A Lot of Things Different" (Kenny Chesney), and "Which Bridge to Cross" (Vince Gill). A product of a long-gone Nashville, Anderson worked to reinvent himself, and this biography documents Anderson's fifty-plus-year career--a career he once thought unattainable. Richly illustrated with black-and-white photos of Anderson interacting with the superstars of American music, including such legends as Patsy Cline, Vince Gill, and Steve Wariner, this book highlights Anderson's trajectory in the business and his influence on the past, present, and future of this dynamic genre.
Book Synopsis George Strait 259 Success Facts - Everything You Need to Know about George Strait by : Susan Clemons
Download or read book George Strait 259 Success Facts - Everything You Need to Know about George Strait written by Susan Clemons and published by Emereo Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-31 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last it's here: George Strait! 'George Harvey Strait' (born May 18, 1952) is an American region tunes vocalist, performer and tunes maker familiar like the King of Country and one of the most important and well-liked transcriptioning creators of altogether time. He is familiar for his neotraditionalist region manner, cowhand look, and being one of the foremost and principal region creators to carry region tunes back to its origins and off as of the pop region age in the 1980s. This book is your ultimate resource for George Strait. Here you will find the most up-to-date 259 Success Facts, Information, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about George Strait's Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Katie Cook - TV host, Boogie Woogie - Derivative forms, Somewhere Down in Texas, Unwound (song) - Background, Pure Country 2: The Gift - Cast, Jimmy Bowen - Biography, Amarillo by Morning (song) - George Strait version, If You're Thinking You Want a Stranger (There's One Coming Home), Livin' It Up (album) - Production, List of awards and nominations received by Eminem, Fly Tour - History, Grand Champion, Jimmy Buffett - Music career, Brent Mason - Biography, Ace in the Hole (George Strait song), Holding My Own - Technical personnel, Ace in the Hole Band - Origins, Academy of Country Music Awards - Entertainer of the Year, Living and Living Well, It Just Comes Natural - Track listing, She'll Leave You with a Smile, 1990s in music - Country music, Strait Country - Personnel, Little Big Town - Tours, Twang (album) - Critical reception, Chill of an Early Fall - Personnel, Pure Country (film) - Box office and Critical Reception, Best-selling Christmas/Holiday albums in the United States - 1980s, The Cowboy Rides Away Tour - Background, For the Last Time: Live from the Astrodome - Personnel, Poteet, Texas - Notable residents, and much more...
Download or read book Humble & Kind written by Tim McGraw and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2016-05-24 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if practical inspiration could be as simple as an eye-opening, heartfelt song? From Grammy-winning star performer, husband, and father, Tim McGraw, comes a beautiful keepsake book, inspired by his uplifting hit, "Humble and Kind." Humble and Kind is the keepsake hardcover volume that combines the emotional power of Tim McGraw's uplifting #1 single and video "Humble and Kind" to elegant line illustrations in a gift book for all seasons. Inspired by McGraw's own life experience as his eldest child embarked on her college career, every parent and graduate can relate to Humble and Kind; with tender clarity, the words reinforce lessons for mindful, compassionate living. The song's pure poetry not only propelled the single up the charts, but its accompanying video-gorgeously produced with images courtesy of Oprah Winfrey's documentary "Belief" -has been viewed by tens of millions since its release, and inspired a community movement at stayhumbleandkind.com. Featuring an introduction from McGraw and an epilogue by the songwriter Lori McKenna, Humble and Kind is a deeply affecting call to action, and the perfect memento for millions of graduates, parents, and children across the continent.
Book Synopsis Kent Finlay, Dreamer by : Brian T. Atkinson
Download or read book Kent Finlay, Dreamer written by Brian T. Atkinson and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2016-02-03 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though not a household name for the general public, Kent Finlay (1938–2015) was one of the world’s best-known and best-loved promoters, mentors, and gurus of Texas music. In 1974, he founded the Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos as a venue for live music and an incubator for young talent. In 1977, he drove to Nashville and took with him a young, unknown singer named George Strait. On that trip, Strait recorded a demo that laid the initial foundation of his sensational career. Finlay’s friends and fans also include such Texas music fixtures as Todd Snider, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Jack Ingram, James McMurtry, Joe “King” Carrasco, Marcia Ball, Radney Foster, Eric Johnson, Hayes Carll, Omar Dykes (Omar and the Howlers), Terri Hendrix, and Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel). These and many others have contributed first-person interviews to this volume, which pays tribute both to Finlay and to his unselfish love for Texas music and musicians.
