Forever and ever, amen : a memoir of music, faith, and braving the storms of life

Forever and ever, amen A memoir of music, faith, and braving the storms of life

Randy Travis

Book - 2019

"Beloved around the world, Randy Travis has sold more than 25 million albums in both country and gospel and is considered one of the finest performers of his generation, admired by superstars across the musical landscape, from Garth Brooks to Mick Jagger. From a working-class background in North Carolina to a job as a cook and club singer in Nashville to his "overnight success" with his smash 1986 album Storms of Life--which launched the neotraditional movement in country music--Randy's first three decades are a true rags-to-riches story. But in 2009, this seemingly charmed life began a downward spiral. His marriage dissolved, he discovered that his finances had unraveled, and his struggles with anger led to alcohol abus...e, public embarrassment, and even police arrest in 2012. Then, just as he was putting his life back together, Randy suffered a devastating viral cardiomyopathy that led to a massive stroke which he was not expected to survive. Yet he not only survived but also learned to walk again and in 2016 accepted his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame by singing the hymn that explains his life today: "Amazing Grace." Filled with never-before-told stories, Forever and Ever, Amen is a riveting tale of unfathomable success, great joy, deep pain, and redemption that can come only from above."--Amazon.com.

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Subjects
Travis, Randy.
Country musicians > United States > Biography.
Christian biography.
Autobiographies.
Genres
Autobiographies
Published
Nashville, Tennessee : Nelson Books [2019]
Language
English
Main Author
Randy Travis (author)
Other Authors
Ken Abraham (author)
Physical Description
x, 294 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
9781400207985
  • 1. Pull the Plug
  • 2. A Troubled Youth
  • 3. An Unexpected Rescue
  • 4. Too Country
  • 5. From Catfish Cook to Recording Artist
  • 6. On the Other Hand
  • 7. Renewed Hope
  • 8. Hitting the Road
  • 9. Living the Dream
  • 10. Always & Forever
  • 11. The Show
  • 12. Deeper than the Holler
  • 13. Heroes and Friends
  • 14. All-American Heroes
  • 15. Consider the Source
  • 16. Stirrings Within
  • 17. Transition Time-This Is Me
  • 18. Fans, Flowers, and Food
  • 19. Closed Doors, Open Doors
  • 20. Born-Again Music
  • 21. I Told You So
  • 22. The Irish Gig
  • 23. Are We in Trouble Now?
  • 24. Happy Anniversary
  • 25. A Dark and Lonely Road
  • 26. Ambushed
  • 27. The Man I Am
  • 28. Feelin' Mighty Fine
  • 29. Flatline
  • 30. The Tear That Changed Everything
  • 31. Home at Last!
  • 32. Bittersweet Reunions
  • 33. Old Friends and New
  • 34. Mutual Love and Gratitude
  • 35. Free Indeed!
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Author
Review by Booklist Review

Travis (born Randy Traywick) grew up listening to traditional country music, the son of a troubled father who turned violent when drunk and a good-natured mother who kept the family together. At first, Travis performed with his older brother, Ricky, before going on his own after Ricky went to prison. Travis admits that as teenagers, he and his brother were troublemakers, viewed as following in Daddy's footsteps. In this as told to memoir, Travis says he was rescued by an older woman who was his boss, then his manager, and then his wife until a difficult divorce. If not for her, he explains, he might have lived a life of petty crime and ended up wallowing in obscurity. Travis' music was initially turned down by the Nashville music establishment as being too country, yet at 27 he was installed as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Travis writes honestly about his ups and downs as well as his serious health problems and closes on a hopeful note. For Travis' many fans and all who love country music.--June Sawyers Copyright 2019 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Travis, country music Hall of Fame inductee, candidly traces his ascent to the heights of country music fame, his alcohol abuse, and his brush with death after a stroke in this down-to-earth debut. After winning a talent show in his native North Carolina in 1975, Travis headed to Nashville with Lib Hatcher, a club owner who recognized his talent, took him under her wing, and later became his wife and manager. Travis played around Nahsville and was discovered by country star Little Jimmy Dickens, who invited him to sing with him at the Grand Ole Opry. After a few lean years, Travis broke through with the 1986 album Storms of Life, and he quickly became a country music superstar. Starting in 2010, Travis suffered a series of personal setbacks, including a high-profile, contentious divorce; the revelation of poor financial management under Lib's watch; a DUI arrest in 2012; and a stroke that almost killed him. After his stroke, Travis could no longer perform, but he writes of how his love of music stayed strong, and how he emerged with a renewed faith in God and love for others: "More than ever, I know my life is a gift. My future plans are simple. I'm going to love God forever. I'm going to love my friends and family forever." Humble and inspiring, Travis tells a powerful story of his struggles and successes in this entertaining memoir. (June) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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