{"product_id":"bill-anderson-as-far-as-i-can-see-paperback","title":"Bill Anderson: As Far as I Can See - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCountry Music Hall of Fame and Museum\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePeter Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePaul Kingsbury\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis illustrated biography tells the story of one of the most decorated songwriters in history, Country Music Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson, who broke into the music business with \"City Lights,\" which he penned at the age of nineteen, in 1957. When singer Ray Price released the song in 1958 on Columbia Records, it became a #1 country hit, and it launched Anderson's long and storied career as a songwriter and recording artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Anderson's songs have been recorded by performers as varied as Connie Smith, James Brown, Dean Martin, Willie Nelson, Charley Pride, the Louvin Brothers, Elvis Costello, Conway Twitty, Jerry Lee Lewis, Kenny Chesney, and countless others. His multifaceted career has included stints as a disc jockey, sportswriter, and television star. At the same time, he has demonstrated a remarkable ability to bridge eras in his music and collaborate with writers across the country music spectrum, cementing his reputation as a songwriter and recording artist of uncommon impact and distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book was published as a companion to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's exhibition \u003ci\u003eBill Anderson: As Far as I Can See\u003c\/i\u003e, and it contains a foreword from fellow Grand Ole Opry star Jeannie Seely, along with seventy-five personal photographs and significant images rarely seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Country Music Hall of Fame(R) and Museum\u003c\/b\u003e collects, preserves, and interprets the evolving history and traditions of country music. Through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, the Museum teaches its diverse audiences about the enduring beauty and cultural importance of country music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.9 x 9.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 11, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765427601696,"sku":"9780915608362","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5a64bd30f803b665143bd3c621ae1eac.webp?v=1780269325","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/bill-anderson-as-far-as-i-can-see-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}