Schirmer Trade Books, October 1998. Paperback. Takes the reader on a journey across the seamy underbelly of country music and early rock and roll alongside a cast of hillbillies, rockabillies and wannabillies who never grabbed the spotlight but nonetheless gave their lives and talent to the music they loved.

Ballantine Books, July 1999. Hardcover. Traces the life and career of the country singer who has become America's most successful solo musical artist, recounts the stories behind some of his most popular songs, and tells how he's coped with success.