The good memories, the great memories, and a few bad memories depicted on the pages of this book span several decades of my life, with music and music makers being the central themes.

The names I drop in the book are not only superstars but also personal friends. Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Nancy "Mrs. George" Jones, Bill Anderson, Don Williams, Ronnie Milsap, Rhonda Vincent, and dozens more are my country music idols, and they've all played a great part in my life.

Now that I'm aging in place (I'm retired), I find that the great lyrics in good country songs mean more to me than ever before.

The love and friendships of my music friends, the love of my worldwide fans, and the love of everyday people are the fabrics that hold my life together.