Overview: Born into deep poverty, married at thirteen, mother of six, and a grandmother by the time she was twenty-nine, Loretta Lynn went on to become one of the most prolific and influential songwriters and singers in modern country music. Here we see the determination and talent that led to her trailblazing career and made her the first woman to be named Entertainer of the Year by the country Music Association and the first woman to receive a gold...

An autobiography of the country music star including his childhood in the Depression, his career achievements, and personal life.

Dolly Parton is a larger-than-life figure. But beneath the sparkles and underpinning her success is an indomitable businesswoman, whose generosity and moral compass have contributed to her legendary status. Through interviews with Dolly's family members, musicians, and producers, Miller explores her private life, including her relationship with her famously publicity-shy husband, Carl Dean, and her lifelong friendship with Judy Ogle. What emerges...

The country music legend shares the story behind his meteoric rise to fame, including the highs and lows, and the secrets behind his biggest hits.

"Taylor Swift went from singing karaoke in a roadhouse as a young teen to being a musical icon by her twenties. But what is her life like when the cameras aren't flashing? High-interest details and bold photos of her high-profile life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully leveled text will leave them feeling confident"--

From Georgette Jones, daughter of country music stars George Jones and Tammy Wynette, comes a memoir about reconnecting with her father after years apart.

Go Big or Go Home is the story of a kid with country songs in his soul. The special thing with Scotty McCreery, however, is that he has this God-given ability to sing those tunes the exact way they should be sung. Daring to enter the limelight at such a young age, Scotty finds himself embraced by the nation, and even overseas, as he competes on "American Idol". This is his journey from his North Carolina roots to winning America's most popular singing...

Meet pop star Taylor Swift! In this engaging title, readers will learn about Swift's childhood in Pennsylvania, her family's move to Nashville, Tennessee and her start in country music with albums Taylor Swift and Fearless to her expansion into pop with Speak Now, Red, and 1989. Swift's many awards are covered, including her seven Grammy Awards and 20 Billboard Music Awards, as is her charitable work with libraries, schools, and hospitals. Table of...

"Beloved around the world, Randy Travis has sold more than 25 million albums in both country and gospel and is considered one of the finest performers of his generation, admired by superstars across the musical landscape, from Garth Brooks to Mick Jagger. 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 neo-traditional...

Kacey Musgraves knew she wanted to be a singer-songwriter when she was just a little girl. She penned her first song at the age of nine. After competing in talent shows in East Texas as a teen, she landed a spot on the televised singing competition Nashville Star in 2007. Although she didn't win, she went on to write and perform some of the most popular songs in country music today. She is known for her free spirit and her willingness to sing about...