Randy Owen, the front man and lead vocalist for one of the biggest music groups of all time, was raised in rural Alabama, grew up working on a small sharecropper farm, and today lives on this same land that his family worked for generations. Born Country weaves together never-before-shared stories about life on the road with the legendary band Alabama, Randy's family, his experiences with temptation in the face of superstardom, and how he held on to his traditional Christian values through it all. Born Country is an inspiring story about how a poor country boy came to touch the lives of millions of fans.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Recommended
Comment: Like some of the other reviewers, I am from Alabama and this book just made me more proud to claim that. I can relate to a lot of Randy's upbringing. I think I enjoyed reading of his early years the most because it came close to home. But I enjoyed the entire book emincely and I plan to give a copy to both my sisters as Christmas presents. I know they will laugh and cry and enjoy the book as much as I did.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Heartfelt and sincere.
Comment: I've waited a long time for a bio to come out about "Alabama". While this is more about Randy and his life, it is a great book. I am so glad he shared his life and family with us.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: It's a Real, Down-To-Earth, Unpretensious Book. Highly Recommend!
Comment: Reading this book, it seemed that Randy Owen was telling a story. He was so real. It is great for me to read a book if I am familiar with the author's voice. The book may not appeal to a universal audience, but Randy Owen and the people who helped him did something better. They told a real story that can inspire a audience that would read the book. Owen talked about dropping out of school and the difficulties he faced when he went back to school. He talked about family issues during the times Alabama was reaching a larger audience. He talked about his family in more than token, lip-service terms. Anyone who reads this book will be better for doing it.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Honest, Powerful, From the Heart
Comment: If your heart and soul have ever opened to the South, country living, loving nature and family, as well as music of course, you'll find reading this book a big bonus to your life. It takes the reader deep into the life of a famous person who inspires us with his down to earth strength and humility without denying his huge talent and success. The area he lives in, where he grew up, in north Alabama is truly one of the most beautiful spots in the entire US. Randy Owen inspires the reader with his love of this area and compells the reader to visit there, the source of much of his talent. Another book that inspires the reader along these lines is by another author who lives in Fort Payne, Alabama just a few miles from Mr. Owen's home: Cherokee author, Jerry Ellis, was the first person in the modern world to walk the 900 mile route of the Cherokee Trail of Tears and his book about that journey, Walking the Trail, One Man's Journey Along the Cherokee Trail of Tears, was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award. Both books are highly recommended.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Born Country
Comment: Very good book. I live in Alabama so this group is royalty here. I attend Church with a lady who is a personal friend of Randy Owens and he is genuine. Just an ole' country boy who made good and remembers where he came from; this book reflects his philosophy of being true to your heritage.

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