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Diary of a Player: How My Musical Heroes Made a Guitar Man Out of Me
Diary of a Player: How My Musical Heroes Made a Guitar Man Out of Me
Diary of a Player: How My Musical Heroes Made a Guitar Man Out of Me
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Diary of a Player: How My Musical Heroes Made a Guitar Man Out of Me

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Country music star Brad Paisley salutes others in the music world in this funny, personal, and fascinating portrait of what it’s like to be country’s leading guitar hero.

The Story of a Life with Strings Attached

Brad Paisley is one of country music’s leading men—admired as a recording artist, a performer, a songwriter, and a guitar slinger. This was not always so. In Diary of a Player, Paisley for the first time fully retraces his entire musical and personal journey to date. And it all began with a loving grandfather who gave eight-year-old Brad Douglas Paisley a Sears Danelectro guitar—the Christmas gift that would alter Brad’s life forever. In Brad’s own words, we read his emotional tribute to his late great “Papaw,” Warren Jarvis, who sparked his dream come true:

When I was eight I got a gift from my grandpa. No coincidence that around that time I also got an identity. See, no matter how I have changed, learned, and evolved as a person, the guitar has been a major part of it, and really the only constant. A crutch, a shrink, a friend, love interest, parachute, flying machine, soapbox, canvas, liability, investment, jackpot, tease, a sage, a gateway, an addiction, a recovery, a temptress, a church, a voice, veil, armor, and lifeline. My grandpa knew it could be many of these things for me, but mostly he just wanted me to never be alone. He said if I learned to play, anything would be manageable, and life would be richer. You can get through some real tough moments with that guitar on your knee. When life gets intense, there are people who drink, who seek counseling, eat, or watch TV, pray, cry, sleep, and so on. I play.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherHoward Books
Release dateNov 1, 2011
ISBN9781451625530
Diary of a Player: How My Musical Heroes Made a Guitar Man Out of Me
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Brad Paisley

At age twelve, Brad Paisley wrote his first song, “Born on Christmas Day,” and today he boasts sixteen #1 hits. Brad’s latest album, American Saturday Night, was proclaimed by Newsweek as The Album of the Year. He has multiple Grammys, CMA, and ACM awards. Brad is married to actress Kimberly Williams Paisley and is the father of Huck and Jasper. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

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  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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    Diary of a Player: How My Musical Heroes Made a Guitar Man out of Me is an interesting look into the life of Brad Paisley with how he got into the world of music. It is full of his charm and his voice just seems to come out of the book with each word that is written.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I really enjoyed his perspective on music, his career and life. This was a quick, entertaining and touching read.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Book Title: "Diary of a Player”Author: Brad Paisley & David WildPublished By: Howard BooksAge Recommended: 18+Reviewed By: Kitty BullardRaven Rating: 5Review: Brad Paisley tells the story of how his inspirations drove him to become a country music superstar, what a deep belief in god can do for you, and how his grandfather was responsible for the start of a dream.This is a beautiful story, one that shows the true side of Brad Paisley, the boy he was, the man he became, and just how much family really means.This book is one you don’t want to miss out on, especially if you are a Brad Paisley and country music fan.
  • Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    1/5
    Just boring. Great player but he's a jerk who is aggressive and ugly inside.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Book Title: "Diary of a Player”Author: Brad Paisley & David WildPublished By: Howard BooksAge Recommended: 18+Reviewed By: Kitty BullardRaven Rating: 5Review: Brad Paisley tells the story of how his inspirations drove him to become a country music superstar, what a deep belief in god can do for you, and how his grandfather was responsible for the start of a dream.This is a beautiful story, one that shows the true side of Brad Paisley, the boy he was, the man he became, and just how much family really means.This book is one you don’t want to miss out on, especially if you are a Brad Paisley and country music fan.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This is a wonderful memoir from a genuine country artist. Simply put, Brad Paisley recalls what and who inspired him to realize his musical dreams.At the tender age of eight years old, Brad picked up his first guitar, a Christmas gift from his grandfather. This inspired not only guitar playing, but songwriting as well.Brad relates in this memoir how the next couple of decades made him who he is today, a country music artist. He tells of the hard work, patience, difficult gigs, and never giving up. He kept his focus on his dream. He recounts tales of his influences and mentors. Brad also discusses his unique equipment and sound system.Throughout it all, Brad Paisley kept his sense of humour and trademark wit. These are evident in this enjoyable memoir. He is a contemporary country artist, but a traditional guy. I admire that about him as do many others, including his peers. He has done much collaboration with a variety of artists.

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