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Behind the Grand Ole Opry Curtain: Tales of Romance and Tragedy

by Opry, Grand Ole; Oermann, Robert K. | HC | Good
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Condition
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. 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
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
1931722897
Book Title
Behind the Grand Ole Opry Curtain : Tales of Romance and Tragedy
Publisher
Center Street
Item Length
9.2 in
Publication Year
2008
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.4 in
Author
Grand Ole Opry, Robert K. Oermann
Genre
Music, Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
Topic
Composers & Musicians, General, Genres & Styles / Country & Bluegrass, Radio / General
Item Weight
24.1 Oz
Item Width
6.2 in
Number of Pages
416 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Center Street
ISBN-10
1931722897
ISBN-13
9781931722896
eBay Product ID (ePID)
65956951

Product Key Features

Book Title
Behind the Grand Ole Opry Curtain : Tales of Romance and Tragedy
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Topic
Composers & Musicians, General, Genres & Styles / Country & Bluegrass, Radio / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music, Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography
Author
Grand Ole Opry, Robert K. Oermann
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
24.1 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2008-013720
CLASSIFICATION_METADATA
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Synopsis
The Grand Ole Opry has been home to the greatest legends of country music for over eighty years, and in that time it has seen some of conutry music's most dramatic stories unfold. We'll hear of the great love stories ranging from Johnny Cash and June Carter in the 1960s to Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, who married in 2005. We'll get the truth of the tragedies that led to the loss of three stars all in the same month, starting the rumor of the Opry Curse. We'll learn how after being stabbed, shot, and maimed, Trace Adkins calls his early honky-tonk years combat country, and we'll find inspiration from DeFord Bailey, an African American harmonica player in 1927 crippled by childhood polio who rose to fame as one of the first Opry stars. Our hearts will break for Willie Nelson, who lost his only son on Christmas Day, and soar for Amy Grant and Vince Gill, who found true love. Based on over 150 firsthand interviews with the stars of The Grand Ole Opry, these are stories that tell the heart of country--the lives that are lived and inspire the songs we love., The true stories of what went on behind the scenes at the birthplace of country music - from storybook romances, to tales of betrayal and murder., The Grand Ole Opry has been home to the greatest legends of country music for over eighty years, and in that time it has seen some of conutry music's most dramatic stories unfold. We'll hear of the great love stories ranging from Johnny Cash and June Carter in the 1960s to Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, who married in 2005. We'll get the truth of the tragedies that led to the loss of three stars all in the same month, starting the rumor of the "Opry Curse." We'll learn how after being stabbed, shot, and maimed, Trace Adkins calls his early honky-tonk years "combat country," and we'll find inspiration from DeFord Bailey, an African American harmonica player in 1927 crippled by childhood polio who rose to fame as one of the first Opry stars. Our hearts will break for Willie Nelson, who lost his only son on Christmas Day, and soar for Amy Grant and Vince Gill, who found true love. Based on over 150 firsthand interviews with the stars of The Grand Ole Opry, these are stories that tell the heart of country--the lives that are lived and inspire the songs we love., The Grand Ole Opry has been home to the greatest legends of country music for over eighty years, and in that time it has seen some of country music's most dramatic stories unfold. Like a good country song, this is a book of highs and lows.We'll hear of the great love stories ranging form Johnny Cash and June Carter in the 1960s to Garth Brooks and Trisha Yarwood, who married in 2005. We'll get the truth of the tragedies that led to the loss of Patsy Cline, Jack Anglin and Texas Ruby all in the same month, starting the rumour of the 'Opry Curse'. We'll learn the hearbreaking source of hit songs like Reba McEntire's 'I'm a Survivor' and hear how, after being stabbed, shot and maimed, Trace Adkins calls his early honky-tonk years 'combat country'. We'll find inspiration from Deford Bailey, an African American harmonica player in 1927 crippled by childhood polio who rose to fame as one of the first Opry stars. Our hearts will break for Willie Nelson, who lost his only son on Christmas Day and soar for Amy Grant and Vince Gill, who found true love.These are the stories that tell the heart of country and the inspiration for the songs and stars we love. Stars who share a common bond in music and membership in the Grand Ole Opry.
LC Classification Number
ML394.O28 2008
Copyright Date
2008
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    A good behind scenes book. Written well and keeps your interest.

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