Born Country

How Faith, Family, and Music Brought Me Home

By Randy Owen; Allen Rucker
(HarperOne, Paperback, 9780061673153, 288pp.)

Publication Date: November 2009

Other Editions of This Title: Google eBook, Hardcover

Categories: Composers & Musicians - Country & Folk, Personal Memoirs

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For over twenty-five years Randy Owen was the front man and lead vocalist of Alabama, one of the most prolific groups in the history of music and the biggest country music group of all time. The band has had twenty-one gold, platinum, and multiplatinum albums and forty-two number one singles, and has sold more than 73 million albums. In November 2005, Randy and his Alabama band mates received country music's highest honor when they were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Randy's first solo album, One on One, released in November 2008.

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” Randy Owen was the lead singer of country music’s first supergroup, Alabama, playing an integral role in shaping the genre during the 1980’s. Owen’s had an interesting life so far, and this could only be the beginning chapter.”
-Country Standard Time

“[An] inspiring rags-to-riches memoir.”
-American Country

“[Born Country] shows [Owen] has a good heart, a good family and an incredible career that includes more than 73 million albums sold, 42 No. 1 country songs and a Country Music Hall of Fame induction.”
-Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“How Randy Owen went from Fort Payne, Alabama to the top of the world is a beautiful story-one that can only happen in America. He is my hero.”
-Dale Morris, personal manager

“Randy Owen’s story is a fascinating one. He is a true gentleman, armed with an unassuming attitude and a modest approach to life, coupled with enormous fame and success. Born Country is a great read!”
-Dick Clark

“There’s probably not one artist in all of country music that has emerged in the last twenty years that wouldn’t count Randy Owen as a musical hero or an artistic influence, including me. Producing his first solo album was a career milestone for me.”
-John Rich, founding member, Big & Rich

“A great read from a monster talent. Born Country magic carpet ride from an ordinary man who achieved unparalleled success. Well done my friend.”
-Bob McKay, legendary radio programmer at WXTU Radio, Philadelphia

“Many volunteers have chosen to support St. Jude because of Randy Owen. He charged the country music industry to support the St. Jude kids. Because of his generosity and determination, Country Cares for St. Jude Kids has been able to continue its life-saving work.”
-John P. Moses, chief executive office of ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital