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9781420805789
Born in Steubenville, Ohio, an area known for steel mills, entertainers & sports stars (Dean Martin, Clark Gable, Robert Urich & John Havliceck are but a few notables), Sam Wellington decided early in life that he would join ranks with his famous predecessors and go for the gold as well...records that is. Sam loved harmony singing and hit the stage his first year in high school with a do-wop group called "THE JETS," who later became THE FABULOUS FOUR GUYS. After winning numerous area talent shows and hearing the sound of ENCORE applause, Sam was hooked. In spite of a stint in the Navy, College, Marriage and a blossoming career in Journalism & Broadcasting, the show-biz bug had imbedded itself in Sam's psyche forever more. In this, his first book, "WHO WANTS TO BE A COUNTRY MUSIC STAR," Sam Wellington offers the DO'S - THE DON'TS & THE MUSTS of launching and maintaining a music career. More specifically, THE RIGHT WAY - THE WRONG WAY & THE NASHVILLE WAY. Meantime, all along the way, this book offers the reader a fun & informative ride up the charts to national prominence while providing plenty of insight into the heart & soul of the Nashville/Country Music Community.Wellington, Sam is the author of 'Who Wants to Be a Country Music Star? The Right Way-the Wrong Way And the Nashville Way to Launch And Maintain a Music Career!' with ISBN 9781420805789 and ISBN 1420805789.
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