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Nashville Songwriter: The Inside Stories Behind Country Music's Greatest Hits

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A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the book cover but the book is still completely intact. The binding may be slightly damaged around the edges but it is still completely intact. May have some underlining and highlighting of text and some writing in the margins, but there are no missing pages or anything else that would compromise the readability or legibility of the text. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Paperback
Weight
1 lbs
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ISBN
9781940363172

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
BenBella Books
ISBN-10
1940363179
ISBN-13
9781940363172
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201619257

Product Key Features

Book Title
Nashville Songwriter : the inside Stories Behind Country Music's Greatest Hits
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
History & Criticism, Business Aspects, Composers & Musicians, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Genres & Styles / Country & Bluegrass
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music, Biography & Autobiography
Author
Jake Brown
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
13.2 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2014-010905
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
" Nashville Songwriter is an outstanding read from cover to cover. If you have any interest at all in what goes on behind the scenes in the songwriting business, you need to read this book." — American Songwriter Magazine "You know the words, but do you know the story behind them? In a new book, Nashville Songwriter , music biographer Jake Brown interviews elite country songwriters 'to get the true stories behind country music's biggest and most enduring hits.'" — Parade Magazine "With back stories on such titles as Willie Nelson's "Always On My Mind," Carrie Underwood's Jesus, Take the Wheel" and Tim McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dying," the book puts songwriters in the spotlight, including artist-writers Bill Anderson, Tom T. Hall and David Lee Murphy, as well as such full-time authors as Neil Thrasher ("Fly Over States"), Tom Shapiro ("Ain't Nothing 'Bout You"), Dallas Davidson ("Play It Again") and Dean Dillon ("Ocean Front Property")." — Billboard Country, " "" Nashville Songwriter is an outstanding read from cover to cover. If you have any interest at all in what goes on behind the scenes in the songwriting business, you need to read this book."" -- American Songwriter Magazine ""You know the words, but do you know the story behind them? In a new book, Nashville Songwriter , music biographer Jake Brown interviews elite country songwriters 'to get the true stories behind country music's biggest and most enduring hits.'"" -- Parade Magazine ""With back stories on such titles as Willie Nelson's ""Always On My Mind,"" Carrie Underwood's ""Jesus, Take the Wheel"" and Tim McGraw's ""Live Like You Were Dying,"" the book puts songwriters in the spotlight, including artist-writers Bill Anderson, Tom T. Hall and David Lee Murphy, as well as such full-time authors as Neil Thrasher (""Fly Over States""), Tom Shapiro (""Ain't Nothing 'Bout You""), Dallas Davidson (""Play It Again"") and Dean Dillon (""Ocean Front Property"")."" -- Billboard Country ", " Nashville Songwriter is an outstanding read from cover to cover. If you have any interest at all in what goes on behind the scenes in the songwriting business, you need to read this book." -- American Songwriter Magazine "You know the words, but do you know the story behind them? In a new book, Nashville Songwriter , music biographer Jake Brown interviews elite country songwriters 'to get the true stories behind country music's biggest and most enduring hits.'" -- Parade Magazine "With back stories on such titles as Willie Nelson's "Always On My Mind," Carrie Underwood's "Jesus, Take the Wheel" and Tim McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dying," the book puts songwriters in the spotlight, including artist-writers Bill Anderson, Tom T. Hall and David Lee Murphy, as well as such full-time authors as Neil Thrasher ("Fly Over States"), Tom Shapiro ("Ain't Nothing 'Bout You"), Dallas Davidson ("Play It Again") and Dean Dillon ("Ocean Front Property")." -- Billboard Country
Dewey Decimal
781.64209768/55
Synopsis
You've heard them on the radio, listened to them on repeat for days, and sang along at the top of your lungs--but have you ever wondered about the real stories behind all your favorite country songs? Nashville Songwriter gives readers the first completely authorized collection of the true stories that inspired hits by the biggest multi-platinum country superstars of the last half century--recounted by the songwriters themselves. Award-winning music biographer Jake Brown gives readers an unprecedented, intimate glimpse inside the world of country music songwriting. Featuring exclusive commentary from country superstars and chapter-length interviews with today's biggest hit-writers on Music Row, this book chronicles the stories behind smash hits such as: Willie Nelson's "Always on My Mind" Tim McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dying," "Southern Voice," and "Real Good Man" George Jones's "Tennessee Whiskey" Carrie Underwood's "Jesus Take the Wheel" and "Cowboy Casanova" Brooks & Dunn's "Ain't Nothing 'Bout You" Lady Antebellum's "We Owned the Night" and "Just a Kiss" Brad Paisley's "Mud on the Tires," "We Danced," and "I'm Still a Guy" Luke Bryan's "Play It Again," "Crash My Party," and "That's My Kind of Night" The Oak Ridge Boys's "American Made" George Strait's "Ocean Front Property" and "The Best Day," Rascal Flatts's "Fast Cars and Freedom," and "Take Me There" Kenny Chesney's "Living in Fast Forward" and "When the Sun Goes Down" Ricochet's "Daddy's Money" Montgomery Gentry's "If You Ever Stop Loving Me" The Crickets's "I Fought the Law" Tom T. Hall's "A Week in a County Jail" and "That Song Is Driving Me Crazy" Trace Adkins's "You're Gonna Miss This" David Lee Murphy's "Dust on the Bottle" Jason Aldean's "Big Green Tractor" and "Fly Over States" And many more top country hits over the past 40 years!, Fans of American country music love the personal, relatable stories artists share through their songs. For a country music enthusiast, singing along with a favorite track is more than just jamming to a catchy tune - it's a way of connecting with the singer's journey. "Nashville Songwriter" gives readers the first completely authorized collection of the true stories that inspired hits by the biggest multi-platinum country superstars of the last half-century - recounted by the songwriters themselves. Award-winning music biographer Jake Brown gives readers an unprecedented, intimate glimpse inside the world of country music songwriting., You've heard them on the radio, listened to them on repeat for days, and sang along at the top of your lungs--but have you ever wondered about the real stories behind all your favorite country songs? Nashville Songwriter gives readers the first completely authorized collection of the true stories that inspired hits by the biggest multi-platinum country superstars of the last half century--recounted by the songwriters themselves. Award-winning music biographer Jake Brown gives readers an unprecedented, intimate glimpse inside the world of country music songwriting. Featuring exclusive commentary from country superstars and chapter-length interviews with today's biggest hit-writers on Music Row, this book chronicles the stories behind smash hits such as: Willie Nelson's "Always on My Mind" Tim McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dying," "Southern Voice," and "Real Good Man" George Jones's "Tennessee Whiskey" Carrie Underwood's "Jesus Take the Wheel" and "Cowboy Casanova" Brooks & Dunn's "Ain't Nothing 'Bout You" Lady Antebellum's "We Owned the Night" and "Just a Kiss" Brad Paisley's "Mud on the Tires," "We Danced," and "I'm Still a Guy" Luke Bryan's "Play It Again," "Crash My Party," and "That's My Kind of Night" The Oak Ridge Boys's "American Made" George Strait's "Ocean Front Property" and "The Best Day," Rascal Flatts's "Fast Cars and Freedom," and "Take Me There" Kenny Chesney's "Living in Fast Forward" and "When the Sun Goes Down" Ricochet's "Daddy's Money" Montgomery Gentry's "If You Ever Stop Loving Me" The Crickets's "I Fought the Law" Tom T. Hall's "A Week in a County Jail" and "That Song Is Driving Me Crazy" Trace Adkins's "You're Gonna Miss This" David Lee Murphy's "Dust on the Bottle" Jason Aldean's "Big Green Tractor" and "Fly Over States" And many more top country hits over the past 40 years
LC Classification Number
ML3524.B77 2014

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