“One of country music’s greatest songwriters has given us his own private tour of the collective genius of his profession. I read his book, then I realized how much wonderful music I’ve missed.” -Malcolm Gladwell, best-selling author and host of the Revisionist
History podcast
“This is the best book about songs and songwriters I’ve ever read. Bobby Braddock lived the history he writes about, which is really what makes this so compelling.” -Bart Herbison, Executive Director, Nashville Songwriters Association International
“Braddock and Beecher evoke the mythology of country without sentimentalizing the music or its creators. It’s a remarkable achievement...It also sent me to a dozen records I wanted to hear immediately.” -Edd Hurt, Nashville Scene
“A firsthand witness to some of Nashville’s most iconic songwriting moments.” -Rolling Stone
“A firsthand account of the genius behind the music and the lyrics of some of country’s most beloved songs.” -The Ledger (Lakeland, FL)
“A wonderful read. Braddock’s acute songwriter’s ear and his keen eye for detail makes him the ideal choice to author a book with this unusual angle. He selects exactly the right lines from each tune. Whether you’re a serious historian or an avid country music fan, you’ll want to put ‘Country Music’s Greatest Lines’ on your “must read” list. -Sounds Like Nashville