Dear reader -- First times -- Coda -- Deep roots, rich soil -- All that and a sack of potatoes -- Good-bye, Columbus -- More wild turns -- Scraping by -- Some beautiful things can crush you -- My downard spiral -- Losing my way -- Fiddle and steel -- That's not going to work for me -- Beautiful winds the broken road -- Eternal sadness of a satisfied soul -- Shotgun angels -- My ultimate hope. Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-234).
Summary:
Many celebrities are known to say how blessed they are, but when Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus says it, the word takes on a completely different meaning. From his humble beginnings in Ohio to the spark of early fame in Nashville to a fair share of surprises and setbacks in between, he's learned firsthand that the blessing only comes through the broken road. And the only thing able to sustain a person along the way is hope. With no shortage of humor, heart, and off-the-cuff candor, Jay gives readers a backstage pass to the story behind the music and the musician. Along the way, you'll find the same constant source of strength that he has: hope that is powerful enough to hold you up through whatever twists, turns, or trials come your way.
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