The Spree of '83 - The Story of Merle Haggard and Freddy Powers, Foreword By Tanya Tucker

by FREDDY & CATHERINE POWERS WITH JAKE BROWN

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Pub Date Jul 01 2017 | Archive Date Jul 25 2017

Waldorf Publishing

Biographies & Memoirs | Nonfiction (Adult)

Description

Foreword by Tanya Tucker. Featuring Exclusive Commentary from Merle Haggard & Willie Nelson. Cast of Characters: Freddy and Catherine Powers, Norma Powers-Marlow, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Paul Buskirk, Coach Darryl Royal, Ann Reynolds, Bill McDavid, Marc Oswald, John Rich, Tanya Tucker, Biff Adams, Mary Sarah, Pauline Reese, Linda Mitchell, Sonny Throckmorton, Joe Gilchrist, John McGinnis Sizing up Powers' influence on country music, Country Music Television has noted that throughout his 50-year career, Powers has "demonstrated a dedication to broadening the perimeters of country & western, particularly in creating a fusion of country honky-tonk and swing jazz. This interest runs throughout Powers' career," while his hometown Austin Chronicle has affectionately concluded that "Powers' name stands alongside some of country music's most enduring classics." Now, for the first time, in the pages of his memoirs, "THE SPREE OF '83," Freddy recounts first-hand the highly-entertaining and emotionally-touching story behind his decades-long roller-coaster ride through the music business, to the top of the charts, and his inspiring struggle in recent years battling Parkinson's disease, all while his legacy endured through generations of fans. Helping Freddy tell his story are exclusive interviews from fellow country music legends WILLIE NELSON, MERLE HAGGARD, John Rich, Tanya Tucker, The Voice finalist/Powers' protégé Mary Sarah, and hosts of other Nashville luminaries. #RememberFreddy #TheSpreeof83

Advance Praise

BACK COVER REVIEWS

A freewheeling, often poignant oral history of one of the unsung heroes of Country Music. – Stephen L. Betts, Nashville music journalist, Rolling Stone Country

He was a great rhythm guitar player, and he wrote some great songs with and for Merle. – Willie Nelson

Freddy Powers is one of my favorite people in the world. Me and Willie were both in a position to influence him and to guide him a little bit as a songwriter. - Merle Haggard

Powers' name stands alongside some of country music's most enduring classics. – The Austin Chronicle

Freddy has been on the move most of his life, taking his music with him. – Austin City Limits

He’s a great a writer, and I think he’s one of the least-recognized of the great country songwriters. – Tanya Tucker

BACK COVER REVIEWS

A freewheeling, often poignant oral history of one of the unsung heroes of Country Music. – Stephen L. Betts, Nashville music journalist, Rolling Stone Country

He was a great...

Marketing Plan

YAKIMA PRODUCTIONS HAS LICENSED FILM/TV RIGHTS.

BOOK SIGNINGS

Sunday March 19th

Freddy Powers SXSW Pickin Party

Freddy Powers Pickin Pavilion located at La Hacienda RV Resort

5 - 6 pm

Featuring Steve Carter

Friday March 24th

Clear Springs Restaurant and Bar

Tyler, Texas

8 - 9 pm

Featuring Grey Gregson and Noel Haggard

Wednesday March 29th

Broken Spoke

Austin Texas

8 - 9 pm

Featuring Steve Carter and Ed Ferguson

Thursday April 1

Salt Lick

Austin Texas

Featuring Steve Carter and Ed Ferguson

Sunday April 16th

Flora-bama

Perdido Key, Fl/Al.

5 - 6pm

Featuring Chris Newbury Mary Sarah and Cass Hunter

MEDIA

Over 50 Media Interviews Secured

ü Rolling Stone Country (Review already written / commitment on follow-up feature about book's publication once it's out in stores)

ü -Music Row Magazine (Already plugged book's forthcoming release / Review Commitment)

ü Billboard Country (already plugged book's forthcoming release / Review Commitment)

ü Legendary Austin City Limits (already plugged book's forthcoming release / Review Commitment)

ü Austin Chronicle (already plugged book's forthcoming release / Review Commitment)

ü Country Music Hall of Fame (book release event planned for early summer in conjunction w book's retail release, country stars introduced in the book will be performing Powers' songs and a junket of prominent country music media will be covering the event. More details TBA)

ü Social Media promotional commitments from country music stars interviewed in the book to promote its release (including Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard Estate, Big & Rich, Tanya Tucker, Mary Sarah, Gretchen Wilson, and more) amounting to millions of followers collectively

ü TheBook.com (Review Commitment)

ü Country Weekly (Review Commitment)

ü Book tour and corresponding performances by high profile country songwriters and stars celebrating Freddy Powers' catalog

ü March 17, 2017 Interviewed with Whiskey and Weed TV & Gibson Guitar

ü July/August 2016 Edition: Feature in Cowboys & Indians Magazine

ü June 2016: Featured on Billboard.com (With Memoir Mention)

ü June 2016: TasteofCountry.com

ü June 2016: AllMusic.com

ü June 2016: Austin Chronicle feature

ü June 2016: Wideopencountry.com

ü June 2016: SavingCountryMusic.com

ü April 2016: Billboard.com mention