Autobiography of country music stars

There's so much that goes in to writing an iconic song. Whether it's a run-in with the law or an intense heartbreak, the artists that pen those lyrics have plenty of stories to tell. The lives of our favorite country singers weren't always easy, but their tales continue to intrigue fans to this day. After reading these 10 fascinating country music biographies, you'll hear the genre in a whole new way.

Autobiography of country music stars

10. Smart Blonde: Dolly Parton, Thomas E. Miller

Dolly Parton's iconic image is only a fraction of what makes her unique. In Thomas E.

Miller's biography, Smart Blonde, readers get the chance to meet the woman behind the spectacle. This biography spans over 60 years and is packed with quirky anecdotes.

9. Tammy Wynette: Tragic Country Queen, Jimmy McDonough

Lovers of Tammy Wynette's heartbreaking ballads won't be able to put this book down.

Although occasionally critical, Jimmy McDonou