{"product_id":"diary-of-a-player-how-my-musical-heroes-made-a-guitar-man-out-of-me-paperback","title":"Diary of a Player: How My Musical Heroes Made a Guitar Man Out of Me - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrad Paisley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLong 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 \u003ci\u003eDiary of a Player\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBlending 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt age twelve, Brad Paisley\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ewrote his first song, \"Born on Christmas Day,\" and today he boasts sixteen #1 hits. Brad's latest album, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Saturday Night\u003c\/i\u003e, was proclaimed by \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e as The Album of the Year. He has multiple Grammys, CMA, and ACM awards. Brad is married to actress Kimberly Williams Paisley\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand is the father of Huck and Jasper. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a graduate of Cornell University, David Wild\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis a contributing editor for \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone. \u003c\/i\u003eHe was nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on \u003ci\u003eAmerica: A Tribute to Heroes, \u003c\/i\u003ea televised telethon held in the wake of 9\/11.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 8.49 x 5.58 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 05, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44944769384646,"sku":"9781451674354","price":23.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/8085\/0374\/files\/Jv7CnLOFhr9781451674354.webp?v=1781307362","url":"https:\/\/paladinvinyl.com\/es\/products\/diary-of-a-player-how-my-musical-heroes-made-a-guitar-man-out-of-me-paperback","provider":"Paladin Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}