Livin' on Country: The Alan Jackson Story [Mass Market Paperback]

Scott Gray (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 6, 2000

HONKY-TONK MAN

Alan Jackson is a working man's artist and a down-home megastar. From his early days working in the mailroom of the Nashville Network through his rise to superstardom, Alan has never lost sight of the things that matter: his family, his friends, and the pure country music that made him a star.

Alan Jackson is a symbol of the simple truths and homespun values that are the heart of country music. With songs that are personal yet universal, his music speaks to fans around the world. Alan has sold millions of albums, had more than a dozen #1 hits, won numerous Academy of Country Music Awards, and was named Entertainer of the Year by the Country Music Association. There's no denying that Alan Jackson is one of country music's greatest stars.

LIVIN' ON COUNTRY is the complete story of Alan Jackson's journey from small-town Georgia to big-time success. Don't miss this rare glimpse into the life of the coolest guy in country!


An Unauthorized Biography

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HONKY-TONK MAN

Alan Jackson is a working man's artist and a down-home megastar. From his early days working in the mailroom of the Nashville Network through his rise to superstardom, Alan has never lost sight of the things that matter: his family, his friends, and the pure country music that made him a star.

Alan Jackson is a symbol of the simple truths and homespun values that are the heart of country music. With songs that are personal yet universal, his music speaks to fans around the world. Alan has sold millions of albums, had more than a dozen #1 hits, won numerous Academy of Country Music Awards, and was named Entertainer of the Year by the Country Music Association. There's no denying that Alan Jackson is one of country music's greatest stars.

LIVIN' ON COUNTRY is the complete story of Alan Jackson's journey from small-town Georgia to big-time success. Don't miss this rare glimpse into the life of the coolest guy in country!


An Unauthorized Biography

About the Author

Scott Gray is a musician and nonfiction writer.  He served as consulting editor on a series of nine sports titles for Ballantine and is the author of Chicks Rule: The Story of the Dixie Chicks, Heart Song: The Story of Jewel, On Her Way: The Shania Twain Story, and Perfect Harmony: The Faith Hill and Tim McGraw Story.  He was raised in Oklahoma and lives in New York City.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Ballantine Books; 1st edition (June 6, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345438736
• ISBN-13: 978-0345438737
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,566,461 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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