Famous with Jacy Dawn Valeras
Famous with Jacy Dawn Valeras takes you behind the scenes of fame through authentic, in-depth conversations with some of entertainment’s most recognizable names. Host, producer, and music business executive Jacy Dawn Valeras has led marketing campaigns for multi-GRAMMY Award winners, Country Music Hall of Famers, and Billboard-charting artists. Both an industry insider and a true fan, Jacy sits down with her friends and favorite stars from the worlds of music, film, and television to uncover the real stories behind their success. From backstage memories to lessons learned in the limelight, Famous gives viewers a front-row seat to the world of fame - told by the people who truly get it.
Famous with Jacy Dawn Valeras
JAKE BROWN: Music Biographer talks writing with rock legends, Heart, Joe Satriani, Merle Haggard + more
In this interview, Jacy chats with award winning music biographer, Jake Brown who has written 60 published books since 2001, published in 11 countries around the world, including best-sellers and collaborations co-written with music rock’s biggest legends, including 2013 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Heart (with Ann and Nancy Wilson), living guitar legend Joe Satriani, country music legend Merle Haggard/Freddy Powers, late Hip Hop legend Tupac Shakur (via the estate), and late metal pioneers Motorhead (w Lemmy Kilmister), Smashing Pumpkins frontman/founder Billy Corgan, the critically-acclaimed Nashville Songwriter and In The Studio (Dr. Dre, Rick Rubin, Tori Amos, Iron Maiden, etc) series.
Jake's latest book, Songs Of Nashville: The Real Stories Behind Country Music’s Greatest Hits, is available now!
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