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From Jay-Z to Springsteen: 5 musician memoirs & where to see them perform live
Five musician memoirs that drop the image and tell you what it actually cost.
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Ty Herndon tells everything and then some in new memoir, ‘What Mattered Most’
Ty Herndon’s memoir dives into fame, addiction, and coming out in country music.
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Reading plays makes a worthwhile pastime for theater fans and laymen alike. Here's why.
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Emma Gannon’s "A Year of Nothing" is a slim, soothing companion for burnout, hustle fatigue, and reclaiming a smaller life.
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