For more than half a century, living legend Kenny Rogers has recorded some of the most beloved music in America and around the world, creating a sound both wholly original and instantly recognizable. Now, in his first-ever memoir, this rare talent divulges the struggles of his long road to success and how, through it all, he's stayed true to his values as a performer and a person.
Recounting the journey from his early years to today, Kenny charts breakout hits, disappointing misses, and the periods of soul-searching that have led him to reinvent his sound countless times and experiment with everything from gospel to country to R&B. Along the way, he tells stories that have since become legend, as Kenny recalls the making of his classic songs andshares the stories behind his most important friendships with stars like Dottie West, Lionel Richie, and, of course, Dolly Parton.
Staring across the decades, Kenny writes a story seemingly straight from one of his songs, resulting in a rollicking ride through fifty years of music history.
About the Author :
Kenny Rogers is one of the bestselling artists of all time with more than 120 million albums sold worldwide. The Country Music Hall of Fame member is a three-time Grammy Award winner, and has won eighteen American Music Awards, eleven People's Choice Awards, eight Academy of Country Music Awards, and five Country Music Association Awards.
Review :
"Rogers is an exquisite storyteller, able to get across a range of ideas and emotions in songs like 'Lucille' and 'The Gambler.' That breezy, conversational tone comes across on the page." - Entertainment Weekly
"Engagingly honest." - Toronto Star
"The entertainer offers an engaging book that feels like you're sitting down and chatting with a regular guy who somehow became an international superstar. Through it all, Rogers' warmth and humor shine through." - Arizona Republic
"In his aw-shucks, sit-down-and-listen-for-a-spell memoir.... he reminisces in never-before-told stories...Rogers gracefully recalls the ups and downs on his wild ride to fame." - BookPage
