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To this day when I hear one of my favorite songs, Bill undoubtedly wrote it. When I asked him to write some songs with me in the early 1990s, I was shocked to hear him say he didn't write much anymore because he didn't think my generation was interested in what he had to say. I told him I believed he was one of the most prolific and important songwriters in our history, and it would mean the world to me if we could try to write something together. 'Which Bridge to Cross (Which Bridge to Burn)' was the result of that collaboration, and in Bill's words, it lit a fire to want to keep writing with some of us kids. Well, believe me, we kids are better songwriters because of Bill Anderson. -- Vince Gill, singer songwriter A genial account of a gentleman musician's life in and around Nashville...Plenty of anecdotes about the rigors of touring and the process of writing hit songs. Anderson is a uniquely country personality, and that personality shines through. -- Kirkus Reviews A funny book, a story told without excess ego or exaggeration...Despite great success, he's kept his humility and remains accessible to fans...This book won't be in the inspirational section of your local book store, but it probably should be. The main message is to follow your passion, never give up and be nice to people. -- Daily Corinthian (Mississippi) A great read for country fans and non-country fans alike: the unlikely tale of a true innovator who succeeded against all odds...and then did it again. -- Forbes Bill Anderson has been an inspiration to me as a writer since I was young and new in Nashville. It was songs like 'Still' and 'Once a Day' that made me want to become a better writer. Bill has written so many wonderful songs and is a major force in country music, not only as a writer but as an entertainer, a singer, and a host. -- Dolly Parton, singer, songwriter, actress, and New York Times bestselling author Bill Anderson['s]...words and melodies are part of the very foundation upon which country music is built. What an amazing life and career. I'm so glad he chose...to write down his story for all of us fans and friends. -- Brad Paisley, singer, songwriter, and New York Times bestselling author

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Bill Anderson is among the most successful songwriters in country music history. He is a Country Music Hall of Famer and a Grand Ole Opry star who has been writing hit songs for fifty-six years. His songs, including City Lights, Give It Away, Whiskey Lullaby, Still, Po' Folks, The Tips Of My Fingers, and Mama Sang a Song, helped shape the course of country music. His compositions have been recorded by a diverse group of talents, including Ray Price, James Brown, Kitty Wells, Lawrence Welk, Dean Martin, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Louvin Brothers, Aretha Franklin, and hundreds of others. Peter Cooper is the senior music writer at the Tennessean in Nashville, a senior lecturer in country music history at Vanderbilt University, and a celebrated songwriter, recording artist, and touring musician. He coproduced the Grammy-nominated I Love: Tom T. Hall's Songs of Fox Hollow album.

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