Things I Carry Around
The bestselling memoir from the ARIA Award-winning country music star
Will be published approx. on 30. August 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-7336-3211-2 (ISBN)
Description
A born storyteller, Troy Cassar-Daley has at last turned his talent to sharing his own inspiring life.
'Troy's achievements are many, and perhaps the finest may be his ability to make us listen to his heart.' Joy McKean
For the first time, Troy talks about his early life - how his parent's divorce changed things for him, about missing his Dad and growing up in Grafton surrounded by the warmth and love of his mother, Irene, his Nan and Pop and his extended Indigenous family.
A larrikin at heart, Troy includes all the highs and lows on his path to stardom: the thrill of performing on stage at the Tamworth Music Festival with Jimmy Little when he was just 15; the excitement of heading off on tour with Brian Young and then discovering just how lonely life on the road could be; his first record deal; playing with the greats - Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Slim Dusty; his first album Beyond the Dancing, which blended his indigenous heritage with his rural background; meeting the woman who would steal his heart; recording in Nashville; and, finally, releasing True Believer, the album that really launched his career.
The multiple Golden Guitar, APRA, ARIA and Deadlys winner also lets us in on some of the life lessons he learned the hard way, lessons that kept this prodigiously talented Aussie on the straight and narrow (most of the time).
Things I Carry Around, is the warm, genuine, and inspiring story of a young indigenous Australian who had a dream and turned that dream into reality.
'Troy's a true gentleman, warm and genuine, always a pleasure to be around. He sings straight from his heart and straight from the heart of his country.' Paul Kelly
'Troy's achievements are many, and perhaps the finest may be his ability to make us listen to his heart.' Joy McKean
For the first time, Troy talks about his early life - how his parent's divorce changed things for him, about missing his Dad and growing up in Grafton surrounded by the warmth and love of his mother, Irene, his Nan and Pop and his extended Indigenous family.
A larrikin at heart, Troy includes all the highs and lows on his path to stardom: the thrill of performing on stage at the Tamworth Music Festival with Jimmy Little when he was just 15; the excitement of heading off on tour with Brian Young and then discovering just how lonely life on the road could be; his first record deal; playing with the greats - Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Slim Dusty; his first album Beyond the Dancing, which blended his indigenous heritage with his rural background; meeting the woman who would steal his heart; recording in Nashville; and, finally, releasing True Believer, the album that really launched his career.
The multiple Golden Guitar, APRA, ARIA and Deadlys winner also lets us in on some of the life lessons he learned the hard way, lessons that kept this prodigiously talented Aussie on the straight and narrow (most of the time).
Things I Carry Around, is the warm, genuine, and inspiring story of a young indigenous Australian who had a dream and turned that dream into reality.
'Troy's a true gentleman, warm and genuine, always a pleasure to be around. He sings straight from his heart and straight from the heart of his country.' Paul Kelly
Reviews / Votes
If you're looking for action-packed, nail-biting suspense, Rob McCarthy's debut story will fit the bill. There's mystery, intrigue and a little romance as well * Toowoomba Chronicle * In the revealing book, fans will discover more about one of Australia's favourite musical artists than they've ever known and he celebrates the large part that Tamworth has played in his life and musical career. -- Rebecca Belt * Northern Daily Leader * With a dry wit and generous heart, in Things I Carry Around Troy Cassar-Daley at last tells the story his fans have been waiting to hear. His own. * The Macleay Argus * Released in conjunction with his autobiography, Troy Cassar-Daley's latest is suitably reflective, as one of the nation's most enduring country troubadours contemplates the things that made him who is. -- Dan Lander * Rolling Stone * his story is one of survival and hope * Adelaide Advertiser * Inspiring story of a music legend. * Queensland Times * He writes and sings about what he knows, without frill, without varnish, with a purity that somehow makes his experiences universal. * Hawkesbury Gazette * [a] fascinating memoir * Woman's Day * Daley makes you feel like you're pulled up beside a campfire. * Sunshine Coast Sunday * A candid, humourous account of the people and places that have shaped Troy's path. * The Weekly Review * With a dry wit and generous hear, in Things I Carry Around Troy Cassar-Daley at last tells the story his fans have been waiting to hear. His own. * Mid-Coast Observer * Troy shares his stories candidly and with humour * Truckin' Life * Review + Giveaway * Weekly Times * Just as with his songs, Cassar-Daley writes with a tenderness that only he can seem to master when describing events, people and even social issues which strike or have struck a chord with him... Cassar-Daley excels with his first leap into the literary world. -- Jackie Smith * Amnplify *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Sydney
Australia
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 156 mm
Width: 236 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
438 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7336-3211-2 (9780733632112)
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Troy Cassar-Daley | Tom Gilling
Things I Carry Around
The bestselling memoir from the ARIA Award-winning country music star
E-Book
08/2016
Hachette Australia
€3.99
Available for download
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Singer-songwriter Troy Cassar-Daley's career has spanned nine albums over a twenty-six year career. During this time he has been awarded numerous accolades including four ARIAs, thirty two Golden Guitars, two APRA Country Song of the Year awards, nine Deadlys, four CMAA Entertainer of the Year awards and the 2008 Country Music Association of America Country Music Global Artist Award. Troy Cassar-Daley is married to radio presenter and TV host, Laurel Edwards and they have two children, Clay, 18, and Jem, 15. This is his first book.
Co-author Tom Gilling is a respected journalist and acclaimed novelist whose books include THE SOOTERKIN, a NEW YORK TIMES Notable Book, DREAMLAND and SEVEN MILE BEACH.
Co-author Tom Gilling is a respected journalist and acclaimed novelist whose books include THE SOOTERKIN, a NEW YORK TIMES Notable Book, DREAMLAND and SEVEN MILE BEACH.