Sunday, June 26, 2011

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Country Music ~ Book Review & Giveaway~


Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Inspirational Stories behind 101 of Your Favorite Country Songs
By: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hanson and Ricky Rudder
Foreword by: Ken Kragen

The Inspirational Stories behind 101 of Your Favorite Country Songs tell a story, and now many of country music's most famous singers and songwriters are sharing more of the story! These artists reveal the inspiration, influence, and background, and when and why they wrote their most famous songs, in this fresh collection of stories. The book also includes great photos of the songwriters and lyrics of many of the songs. A great gift for anyone who loves country music!

I love these Chicken Soup for the Soul Books!! They are so great to read, with all the inspirational stories. I love that you can sit down and read a few pages or the entire book depending on how much time you have. This book is great for country music lovers! This book is alittle different than the other Chicken Soup books. The stories are listed in alphabetical order by the song title. So, you can look up your favorite song and see if the story is included in this book. It has many new songs and stories as well as a collection of oldies. Check it out and see if your favorite song is included.

This book may be purchased through Amazon.

Stop by Chicken Soup for the Soul's website and check out all their great books. They make Great Gifts!!


OR Win it!! Three of my lucky readers can win this Chicken Soup for the Soul Book: Country Music .

MANDATORY/REQUIRED ENTRY:Please leave me a comment telling me your favorite Song or Singer.

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This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.)
This giveaway will end on July 10th at 11:59 pm Est. The winners will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen.

*Disclosure- I received this book for free to review as a member of the Chicken Soup for the Soul blogger network*
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85 comments:

  1. PoCoKatJune 27, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    My favorite singer is Adele.

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  7. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Amazed by Lonestar. We danced to it at our wedding reception. Please enter me in contest. I would love to win this book. I love country music. Tore923@aol.com

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  8. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 6:39 PM

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  10. deb cJune 28, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Right now,one of my favorite singers is Keith Urban. I went to his concert last week and it/he was amazing.
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  15. Diana DJune 28, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Favorite singer is Alan Jackson. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway


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  17. rubynrebaJuly 4, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    My favorite is Garth Brooks.
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  18. rubynrebaJuly 4, 2011 at 5:34 PM

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  20. AprilJuly 9, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    I like the song I hope they dance for my girls

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  21. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    "When You Say Nothing At All" is my favorite song!

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  22. RachelJuly 9, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    My favorite is "I will always love you" by Dolly Parton

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  28. MaryJuly 9, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    I love Brad Paisley.

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  29. Melissa B.July 9, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    My favorite singer is George Strait.

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  30. dpschadJuly 9, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    My favorite singer is Conway Twitty. dpschad@yahoo.com

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  31. slb3334July 10, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Oak Ridge Boys.

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  32. Marjorie/cenya2July 10, 2011 at 7:10 AM

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  36. Samantha HillJuly 10, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I have soooo many faves! But I'm having a hard time choosing my #1 favorite...it's between Craig Morgan & Jason Aldean!! =)
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  39. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Garth Brooks

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    I can't pick one :-P I love George Strait, Toby Keith and Reba McIntyre.

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  63. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    my favorite country music is Johnny Cash

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  70. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 6:07 PM

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  72. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 6:20 PM

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  74. LaurieJuly 10, 2011 at 8:01 PM

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  81. Miss MandaJuly 10, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    my favorite singer is jessica simpson and my favorite genre of music is country so i loved her country album!


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  85. SandJuly 10, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Dolly Parton is my favorite singer.

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