Randy Travis : storms of life

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"Randy Travis's 1986 breakthrough put him at the forefront of Nashville's new traditionalist sound and, in the words of Garth Brooks, saved country music. The singer's warm baritone and all-time classic songs like "Forever and Ever, Amen" landed him atop the charts sixteen times. His cross-genre appeal brought a level of multiplatinum success that no country artist before him had ever achieved. Diane Diekman's biography follows the life and caree...

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ISBN:

9780252046667

Description:

281 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Notes:

Includes discography, bibliographical references and index

Contents:

"Bring your toothbrush."
"It's too country."
"There was no way I could have not signed Randy."
"Don't record 'em if you don't love 'em."
"By this third album, he was a superstar."
"It's a tough job."
"Do you think he's as cute in person?"
" If you see what's wrong and you try to make it right, you will be a point of light."
"It's so competitive now. And this scares me."
"He signed autographs until the place was empty."
"We are proud to call Santa Fe our new home."
"We were both wrong."
"I am wearing what God gave me, and I am proud of it."
"In fact, I was feelin' mighty fine."
"Lord, please give him back to me."
"I think you would be the perfect person to manage Randy Travis."
Epilogue
Appendix A. Album discography
Appendix B. List of awards
Appendix C. Members of the Randy Travis Band

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2024054963

Control Number:

3385188

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