Alan Mayor has spent the last 25 years photographing the stars of Nashville for record albums, music events, and in personal and candid settings. Now, he gives country music fans some of the greatest photographs ever taken of Nashville and the stars - along with her personal observations. Chapters will include: *The Old Homestead - The Grand Old Opry Then and Now *The Rebel Sons -- Willie, Waylon and Me *The Ladies -- A Force to be Reckoned With *On The Road Again -- Country on the Bus *Gone But Not Forgotten -- Remembering Country Greats The Nashville Family Album will contain sidebars on a whole host of topics and will have personal observations from many, many country greats about Nashville and Alan's photos of them. From Minnie Pearl to Garth Brooks, The Nashville Family Album will be the perfect Christmas present for fans of country music everywhere.

Presents Music City & the country music phenomenon through the photos & words of Nashville's best-known photographer, Alan Mayor. He spent more than 25 years photographing the history of Nashville's music community, from the recording studios to the awards shows. Now, he has opened up his archives to show country music fans some of the greatest photos ever taken of Nashville & its stars. From Willie & Garth to Loretta & Shania, he captures the special moments in the careers of these great stars & their families as well as the energy they bring to the stage. Mayor also presents his own reflections on the changes that have swept through the city & its music, along with personal stories about the many country artists in Nashville.

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