"In the world of modern country music history, Tony Brown has earned a critical spot...[as] one of the top creative minds of the past four decades." -- Billboard.com This striking photographic journey shows how Tony Brown became the King of Nashville: from pianist for Elvis Presley, to president of MCA Records Nashville, to producer of over 100 number-one country songs tha "In the world of modern country music history, Tony Brown has earned a critical spot...[as] one of the top creative minds of the past four decades." -- Billboard.com This striking photographic journey shows how Tony Brown became the King of Nashville: from pianist for Elvis Presley, to president of MCA Records Nashville, to producer of over 100 number-one country songs that are beloved by millions. Elvis, Strait, to Jesus celebrates a music icon's legendary rise, his history-making industry relationships, and how these friendships gave us the songs we still live by. The magic of Tony Brown's forty-year career is revealed in pictures, with historical and behind-the-scenes images, snapshots from the "Elvis years," and stylish contemporary portraits staged in a French Renaissance chair of friends, musicians, and artists including: George Strait - Reba McEntire - Trisha Yearwood - Brooks & Dunn - Vince Gill - Lionel Richie - Lyle Lovett - Patty Loveless - Steve Earle - Rosanne Cash - Emmylou Harris - Jimmy Buffett - Marty Stuart - Bernie Taupin - Don Was - William Lee Golden - Rodney Crowell - David Briggs - Glen D. Hardin - Donnie Sumner, and more. Tony's fascinating anecdotes accompanying the photos unveil the encounters that led to mega-hits by George Strait, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, and countless others; he recounts how he became the accidental founder of Americana music with the edgy signings of Steve Earle and Lyle Lovett to MCA, as well as his unforgettable memories of life on tour with Elvis Presley. He also retraces his North Carolina roots and honors the legends of rock, country, and gospel with whom he forged an inimitable music legacy. This special tribute is one that no fan of music or artistic photography should be without.
Elvis, Strait, to Jesus: An Iconic Producer's Journey with Legends of Rock 'n' Roll, Country, and Gospel Music
"In the world of modern country music history, Tony Brown has earned a critical spot...[as] one of the top creative minds of the past four decades." -- Billboard.com This striking photographic journey shows how Tony Brown became the King of Nashville: from pianist for Elvis Presley, to president of MCA Records Nashville, to producer of over 100 number-one country songs tha "In the world of modern country music history, Tony Brown has earned a critical spot...[as] one of the top creative minds of the past four decades." -- Billboard.com This striking photographic journey shows how Tony Brown became the King of Nashville: from pianist for Elvis Presley, to president of MCA Records Nashville, to producer of over 100 number-one country songs that are beloved by millions. Elvis, Strait, to Jesus celebrates a music icon's legendary rise, his history-making industry relationships, and how these friendships gave us the songs we still live by. The magic of Tony Brown's forty-year career is revealed in pictures, with historical and behind-the-scenes images, snapshots from the "Elvis years," and stylish contemporary portraits staged in a French Renaissance chair of friends, musicians, and artists including: George Strait - Reba McEntire - Trisha Yearwood - Brooks & Dunn - Vince Gill - Lionel Richie - Lyle Lovett - Patty Loveless - Steve Earle - Rosanne Cash - Emmylou Harris - Jimmy Buffett - Marty Stuart - Bernie Taupin - Don Was - William Lee Golden - Rodney Crowell - David Briggs - Glen D. Hardin - Donnie Sumner, and more. Tony's fascinating anecdotes accompanying the photos unveil the encounters that led to mega-hits by George Strait, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, and countless others; he recounts how he became the accidental founder of Americana music with the edgy signings of Steve Earle and Lyle Lovett to MCA, as well as his unforgettable memories of life on tour with Elvis Presley. He also retraces his North Carolina roots and honors the legends of rock, country, and gospel with whom he forged an inimitable music legacy. This special tribute is one that no fan of music or artistic photography should be without.
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Teresa –
Tony Brown AKA the King Of Nashville has brought a book theat is filled with photos of many of the great names of Music. He shows us many photos from her personal collection of some of the greats like Elvis, Jimmy Buffet, and more. You learn about his rise in the music business and his accidental founder of Americana music. The photos in this book are amazing and most have never been seen before. Each photo has a small caption explaining who is in the photo, how they met or other tidbits of the Tony Brown AKA the King Of Nashville has brought a book theat is filled with photos of many of the great names of Music. He shows us many photos from her personal collection of some of the greats like Elvis, Jimmy Buffet, and more. You learn about his rise in the music business and his accidental founder of Americana music. The photos in this book are amazing and most have never been seen before. Each photo has a small caption explaining who is in the photo, how they met or other tidbits of the star pictured. This is a very short read but very interesting. I received this book from the Author or Publisher via Netgalley.com and chose to leave this review.
Monika Iszard –
This is a Goodreads win book-. I thought this was an interesting book. There are lots of pictures, and a book about what it is like, from someone who has been there, in the music industry. The author does go into alot of detail about the artists that he knows, and gives alot of perspective into the music industry. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to delve into the music world and learn more about what goes on and what its like to be a part of one of the biggest industries in the w This is a Goodreads win book-. I thought this was an interesting book. There are lots of pictures, and a book about what it is like, from someone who has been there, in the music industry. The author does go into alot of detail about the artists that he knows, and gives alot of perspective into the music industry. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to delve into the music world and learn more about what goes on and what its like to be a part of one of the biggest industries in the world.
Leonard –
interesting information about music and musicians, including possibly someone. Created a little mystery for me. I'm wondering if the Linda Robinson mentions by the author as his piano teacher is the same one who used to play the piano for The Bellaires? interesting information about music and musicians, including possibly someone. Created a little mystery for me. I'm wondering if the Linda Robinson mentions by the author as his piano teacher is the same one who used to play the piano for The Bellaires?
Kathy Broyles –
Just a short memoir with a short couple of pages about some of the people Tony Brown has worked with throughout his career. It was ok for what it was and what I think he meant it to be.
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This is certainly a fast read since it's mostly pictures of the author with his famous friends. There are some interesting tidbits about the music industry but a lot of 'filler' (more pictures of Tony) too. This is certainly a fast read since it's mostly pictures of the author with his famous friends. There are some interesting tidbits about the music industry but a lot of 'filler' (more pictures of Tony) too.
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