Diary of a Player by Brad Paisley
A candid country music memoir from superstar guitarist and songwriter Brad Paisley, this personal and humorous account traces his journey from small-town West Virginia to becoming one of Nashville's most celebrated performers.Long before CMA Awards and sold-out arenas, Brad Paisley was an eight-year-old boy handed a Sears Danelectro guitar by his beloved grandfather, Warren Jarvis. That Christmas gift became more than an instrument--it became an identity. In Diary of a Player, Paisley reflects on the relationship that shaped him, the mentors who guided him, and the relentless passion that drove him from local stages to the top of country music.
With warmth and wit, Paisley recounts the highs and lows of life in the music industry: songwriting breakthroughs, career-defining performances, backstage moments with fellow artists, and the discipline required to master his craft. Through it all, the guitar remains his constant companion--equal parts refuge, creative outlet, and lifeline.
Blending humor, heartfelt tribute, and behind-the-scenes insight into the Nashville music scene, this memoir offers fans an intimate portrait of a country music star who built his career one string at a time.
Brad Paisley recorded his first song, Born on Christmas Day, when he was twelve years old, and he now has sixteen number one songs. Brad's most recent album, American Saturday Night, was named The Album of the Year by Newsweek. He has won numerous Grammys, CMAs, and ACMs. Brad is the father of Huck and Jasper Paisley, and he is married to actress Kimberly Williams Paisley. He is a resident of Nashville, Tennessee.
David Wild is a contributing editor for Rolling Stone and a Cornell University graduate. For his work on America: A Tribute to Heroes, a televised telethon staged in the aftermath of 9/11, he was nominated for an Emmy Award.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781451674354 |
| ISBN 10 | 145167435X |
| Title | Diary of a Player |
| Author | Brad Paisley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Howard Books |
| Year published | 2012-06-05 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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