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One of the most beloved popular musicians of our time tells the story of his extraordinary life.This is Willie Nelson's complete, unvarnished story, told in his voice and leaving no significant moment or experience untold, from Texas, Nashville, Hawaii, and beyond. Having recently turned 80, Nelson is ready to shine a light on all aspects of his life, including his drive to write music, the women in his life, his collaborations, and his biggest lows and highs--from his bankruptcy to the founding of Farm Aid.An American icon who still tours constantly and headlines music festivals, Willie Nelson and his music have found their way into the hearts and minds of fans the world over, winning ten Grammys and receiving Kennedy Center Honors. Now it's time to hear the last word about his life -- from the man himself. Every page radiates authenticity. --Washington Post

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If America only had one voice, it would be Willie's. -- Emmylou Harris, Grammy Award-winning country music star, praise for the author Nelson writes the way he sings and plays guitar-with conversational ease and grace. -- Boston Globe [A] candid, heartfelt memoir....in a plainspoken, conversational tone reminiscent of his singing voice. -- Wall Street Journal A smooth-spoken recollection of the country legend's childhood and his eight-decade-long musical career.... Just like this book-and its subject-direct and genuine. -- USA Today Brims with affectionate reminiscences of Nelson's childhood and semi-wayward youth, his turbulent marriages and career zigzags. And of course his raison d'etre, music. -- Entertainment Weekly Who doesn't love trigger-wielding Willie Nelson?... Pour a drink, take a seat, and dig into the life story of one of America's true living legends. -- Parade

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Willie Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. He was inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1993. David Ritz is a songwriter who has collaborated with stars like Janet Jackson and Marvin Gaye, as well as a renowned ghostwriter who has authored more than fifty books for some of the biggest stars in music: Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Lenny Kravitz, Joe Perry, Smokey Robinson, Don Rickles, and Willie Nelson, to name a few. His articles have appeared in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Essence, People, US, Art Connoisseur, and TV . He lives in Los Angeles with Roberta, his wife of 47 years. Christopher Ryan Grant is an actor and audiobook narrator. His readings include It's A Long Story: My Life by Willie Nelson and Honky Tonk Samurai by Joe R. Lansdale, among others.

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