{"product_id":"star-of-the-show-isbn-9781984863133","title":"Star of the Show","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER • A stunning celebration of Dolly Parton’s iconic career as a performer, featuring entertaining personal stories alongside more than 500 full-color photographs, including exclusive images and ephemera from her archive, and an eight-page gatefold listing her lifetime of performances.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eStar of the Show\u003c\/i\u003e, the culminating book in Dolly Parton’s photographic trilogy—following \u003ci\u003eSongteller \u003c\/i\u003e(lyrics) and \u003ci\u003eBehind the Seams\u003c\/i\u003e (fashion)—the global superstar finally shares a definitive look at her career as one of the world’s most dazzling and beloved performers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing engaging stories and memories from Parton’s dynamic life behind the microphone, this book spotlights her signature performances and star-making moments, from singing in front of her family to premiering on the Grand Ole Opry stage and beyond. Her formative years performing with country legend Porter Wagoner are chronicled as she learns hard lessons from life on the road. Breaking out on her own at state fairs and critically acclaimed venues, she toured the world performing for millions of fans in arenas, stadiums, and at festivals. From making her onscreen debut in the blockbuster feature film \u003ci\u003e9 to 5\u003c\/i\u003e to playing the Dallas Cowboys’ 2023 Thanksgiving halftime show to 42 million viewers, this global superstar knows no limits. Along the way, Dolly shares the stage with Kenny Rogers, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, and others, while offering insight on touring big, singing strong, and staying on top for seven decades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrimming with Parton’s trademark wit and heartfelt sincerity, \u003ci\u003eStar of the Show: My Life on Stage \u003c\/i\u003eis not only an homage to one of history’s most cherished artists, but also a must-have collector’s item for—and love letter to—any fan of the one and only Dolly Parton.“Stunning.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A visual feast. . . . A beautifully curated collection of career-spanning photos and also an entertaining and encyclopedic catalog of Parton’s unstoppable work ethic.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A photo-filled career retrospective from one of country music’s biggest icons . . . Parton spins entertaining stories of performing from tiny venues to huge arenas. . . . This book is suffused with joy and gratitude; it’s a wonderful look back at a remarkable career: What a way to make a living, indeed.”\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDolly Parton\u003c\/b\u003e is the most honored and revered female singer-songwriter of all time. She has garnered eleven Grammy Awards and fifty-five nominations, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. In 1999, Parton was inducted into the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame, and in 2022, she was inducted into the Rock \u0026amp; Roll Hall of Fame. She is the author of multiple bestselling books, including \u003ci\u003eSongteller; Run, Rose, Run\u003c\/i\u003e (with James Patterson); \u003ci\u003eBehind the Seams\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eGood Lookin’ Cookin’\u003c\/i\u003e. To date, Parton has donated over 270 million books to children around the world with her Imagination Library.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Roland \u003c\/b\u003eis the editor of the \u003ci\u003eBillboard Country Update\u003c\/i\u003e and founder of the country music database RolandNote. He’s authored two books, \u003ci\u003eThe Billboard Book of #1 Country Hits\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio\u003c\/i\u003e, and has written for \u003ci\u003eThe Tennessean\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Hollywood Reporter\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Orange County Register,\u003c\/i\u003e and Westwood One, winning the CMA Media Achievement Award in 2018.\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo many miles, so many smiles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo many years, so many tears. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo many memories that have made up my life on the road and on the stage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of my life, I have had a dream in my heart and a gleam in my eye, whether it be a sparkle concerning the dream or the actual spotlight itself. Either way, I’m comfortable with the light shining on me. It was my dream to be a star from the time I was old enough to wish upon one. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eI wish I may, I wish I might, become the star I wish tonight.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne day, those wishes and dreams all came true and, of course, I owe it all to God and to you, the fans, and to all the people along the way who have polished and buffed my star to make sure that I could always keep shining. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLooking in from the outside, one tends to believe that the life of a star is always easy and beautiful. People have no earthly idea of the sacrifices that must be made along the way to make dreams and wishes come true. I have paid my dues. Believe me, I have. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI’ve sacrificed time with family and friends. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI gave up vacations for work without end. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e24\/7, 365. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut I was willing to make the sacrifice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmpty or full, I’ve carried my pail. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou don’t drink the water if you don’t dig the well. Grindstones and rhinestones have made up my life, and you ask, was it worth the sacrifice? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWell, I reckon it was, because here I am, willing and ready to take you on a journey through my journals of dates and spaces, names and places, detailed information about how I came to be the star of the show.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDolly","brand":"Ten Speed Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233576923365,"sku":"NP9781984863133","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781984863133.jpg?v=1767737178","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/star-of-the-show-isbn-9781984863133","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}