Heart Life Music - Large Print by Kenny Chesney & Holly Gleason (Paperback)

About the Book

"In college, [Country Music Hall of Fame member] Kenny Chesney found himself on a barstool with a guitar and an unexpected connection between people, life, and songs. His heart caught fire. With Nashville's vibrant creative scene, characters, legends, and places now long gone from the city he encountered in those early days, Chesney explores the quest to find himself as an artist and a man, as well as a sense of home anywhere there's an ocean. These are the stories of the unlikely game changer who became the sound of coming of age in the 21st century, made friends with his heroes, rocked stadiums, and founded a No Shoes Nation"--

Book Synopsis

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Heart Life Music is a love letter to the journey: all the places I've gone and how we got here. This book takes you on the ride.

Knoxville. Moscow. Myrtle Beach. The Virgin Islands. Plentywood, Montana. Holmdel, New Jersey. Key West. New England. The Road. No Shoes Nation. Beyond.
We've had a lot of fun, a bunch of challenges, a few moments of wondering "what the hell?"--and more love than any artist deserves. You're gonna meet so many people, some you'd never expect to see crossing my path, whether it's the Wailers, Willie Nelson, John Madden, or Grace Potter. Maybe you won't be surprised at all. I just know this: A whole lot has happened.
For anyone who's found a piece of your life in any of my songs, this is for you. Open a cold drink, get out on your deck or your boat or wherever your happy space is, jump in, and live them along with me.
And if you've got dreams, whatever they are, know they don't always come easy. But if you believe, do the hard work, and keep coming back, you'd be amazed at what can happen. I'm a pretty average guy, so look at this--know you might could do it, too.
It's been a helluva trip around the sun.

Review Quotes

"Reflective and revealing . . . Heart Life Music emerges as perhaps more than a memoir. For Chesney, it's a genuine meditation on connection and purpose." - Travel and Leisure
"The book offers a rare perspective . . . Once you pick it up, you won't be putting it down anytime soon." - Billboard
"Heart Life Music gives fans an inside and in-depth look at his life and career and ultimately drives home one overarching theme: Chesney's truest love is creating music." - PEOPLE
"At [its] heart, the book is a meditation on the power of music and creativity." - Garden & Gun
"In this down-to-earth memoir, Chesney traces his ascent from small-town Tennessee to country music stardom. . . . [He] takes care to honor his roots throughout, giving due to the industry professionals and 'road family' who helped him succeed." - Publishers Weekly
"Heart Life Music takes readers deep into Chesney's remarkable journey . . . [and] offers an unfiltered look at the highs, lows, and lessons behind one of country music's most enduring careers." - Nasvhille.com
"Gives fans a peek into some of his experiences with idols and peers, such as George Jones and Jimmy Buffett." - USA Today