Get Hot or Go Home: Trisha Yearwood : The Making of a Nashville Star
Lisa Rebecca Gubernick
📚 Genre
Biography / Non-fiction - Country Music History
🏢 Publisher
William Morrow & Co
📅 Publication Year
1993
🔢 ISBN
ISBN-10: 0688121199, ISBN-13: 978-0688121198
About This Book
A detailed look into the rise of country music star Trisha Yearwood during the early 1990s. The book explores the mechanics of the Nashville music industry, the challenges of achieving sudden stardom, and the marketing strategies that propelled 'She's in Love with the Boy' to the top of the charts. The cover features a photograph of Yearwood performing with a microphone, wearing a red sequined outfit against a black background.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
240 pages
Edition
First Edition (Hardcover)
Series
Not part of a series; standalone biography
Target Audience
Adult / Fans of Country Music and Music Business Professionals
Collector Information
Condition
Good. Visible edge wear along the top of the dust jacket, some minor scuffing on the black surface of the cover, and slight softening of the corners. The spine appears intact with no visible tearing.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD
Rarity
Common. This edition was widely printed and circulated; many used copies are available on the secondary market.
Historical Significance
Captures a pivotal moment in 'New Country' history when the genre was exploding in mainstream popularity during the early 90s. It serves as a case study for the business side of country music in that era.
Collector Notes
For collectors, ensure the dust jacket is present as it features the primary cover art. As a modern biography, value is highest for copies signed by either the author or Trisha Yearwood herself. Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent the red lettering on the spine and front cover from fading.
Similar Books
Man in Black by Johnny Cash, Coal Miner's Daughter by Loretta Lynn, George Strait: The Authorized Biography by Rick Mitchell
Notable Features
Includes 16 pages of photographs documenting Yearwood's early life and career.