Almost Like a Song by Ronnie Milsap.
Taken in by poor, but loving grandparents after his mother rejected him, Ronnie was soon sent off to a school for the blind. There, among other things, he learned discipline, determination, and classical music, acquirements that shaped his boyhood, his career, and his success as a country music superstar. His inspiring story reveals little known aspects of the music industry where he rose to the top. RC 32896.

Cash: The Autobiography by Johnny Cash.
The country western star relates his life in rural Arkansas as a boy picking cotton, his early career, and his continual concert touring. Chronicles his ups and downs with amphetamine addiction and his various rehabilitation attempts, and describes his homes in Tennessee, Florida, and Jamaica. Includes a discography. RC 48368.

Comfort from a Country Quilt by Reba McEntire.
The country western star reminisces about her childhood on a ranch in Oklahoma where her father worked in rodeos, her singing career including the 1991 crash that killed members of her band, and her favorite role, being a mother. RC 48555.

Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business by Dolly Parton.
Parton, born on January 19, 1946, in a one room cabin in East Tennessee, was the fourth child in a family that would eventually number twelve children. Parton discusses her early years, especially her schooling and love for music; the strong ties that kept her family together; her relationship with her best friend Judy Ogle; her rise to fame in Nashville; and her marriage of 28 years to Carl Dean. RC 39868.

Dreaming Out Loud: Garth Brooks, Wynonna Judd, Wade Hayes, and the Changing Face of Nashville by Bruce Feiler.
Traces the evolution of country music from the Grand Ole Opry to later methods of developing potential new stars. Highlights the careers of two famous musicians, Garth Brooks and Wynonna Judd. Discusses the business aspect of the music industry in Nashville. Some strong language. RC 47886.

Eddy Arnold: Pioneer of the Nashville Sound by Michael Streissguth.
Recounts the life of country singer Richard Edward (Eddy) Arnold from his birth in Tennessee in 1918. Discusses Arnold's interest in playing the guitar at an early age, his first radio appearance while still in high school, his rise to fame, and his struggle to remain popular as Elvis Presley and rock-and-roll music began to overtake country music in the 1960s. RC 47048.

Get to the Heart: My Story by Barbara Mandrell and George Vecsey.
As a country music superstar, Barbara Mandrell was at the peak of her career when she was injured in an automobile accident that put her life on hold. Her story describes how she got her start, became a top of the charts singer with her own television show, and was named entertainer of the year two years in a row. It is also about her family and her recovery. RC 32483.

I Lived to Tell It All by George Jones.
The life of a hard living icon of country music. Follows George Jones through his hardscrabble early years in East Texas, growing fame, and difficult times to his clean living sobriety. Jones admits that binge drinking, drugs, and violent behavior plagued his life and career. Strong language. RC 42850.

Jimmy Buffett: The Man from Margaritaville by Steve Eng.
Portrays the life of popular singer Jimmy Buffett, known for his hit song "Margaritaville." Chronicles his casual childhood in Alabama, his college days, and his thirty year ascent in the music industry to become a top concert performer and recording artist. Strong language. RC 45447.

Loretta Lynn: Coal Miner’s Daughter by Loretta Lynn.
The country music star from Butcher Holler, Kentucky recalls her life from rags to riches. Lynn emphasizes the importance of her 25-year-old marriage and her faith in people and in God. RC 47599.

Love Can Build a Bridge by Naomi Judd.
Judd chronicles her path to country music stardom, recounting early days when her poor Kentucky life had a soap opera quality, and tracing her singing career through major setbacks. When she formed a duo with her elder daughter, Wynonna, all was not harmonious, even though they won six Grammy awards. Finally, the Judds undertook a strenuous farewell tour before breaking up due to Naomi's liver disease. RC 37934.

Memories: The Autobiography of Ralph Emery by Ralph Emery and Tom Carter.
With the help of co-author Tom Carter, the host of The Ralph Emery Show, Nashville Now, and The Grand Old Opry chronicles his life in the country music world. During his forty year career from radio broadcasting to a cable TV talk show, Emery introduced country music to fans. He includes stories about some country music entertainers. Strong language. RC 34759.

More Memories by Ralph Emery and Tom Carter.
Emery continues the chronicle of his life and his connections with country music. He discusses the stars, and the people who work behind the scenes, such as studio musicians. His memories include reactions to the deaths of Patsy Cline and Jim Reeves and his interview with Dick Clark. Some strong language. RC 37566.

Nickel Dreams: My Life by Tanya Tucker. 
Tanya Tucker reminisces about her childhood when she and her sister La Costa began singing in contests with the encouragement of their parents. She describes her professional triumphs and personal setbacks, including drug and alcohol abuse, and her numerous affairs with other entertainers. Some strong language. RC 48356.

Rhinestone Cowboy: An Autobiography by Glen Campbell. 
Campbell recalls his rise from an impoverished Arkansas childhood through working as a studio musician to becoming a recording star in the 1960s and hosting his own television show in the 1970s. He discusses the negative impact of drugs, alcohol, and womanizing on his life and the spiritual rebirth that ultimately saved him. RC 44364.

Waylon: An Autobiography by Waylon Jennings.
A country music legend recalls the determination that led to his reputation as one of country music's "outlaws". He describes how he defied "Nashville sound" and forged his own blend of rock and country music. He also discusses his friendships with musicians Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. RC 43334.

Willie: An Unauthorized Biography of Willie Nelson by Michael Bane.
The making of an American culture hero from a poor country boy who once siphoned gas from government vehicles to the beloved star who “proved that a country album could sell just like a rock album”. RC 23224.