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All Reviews for Beautiful Mess
On 11/20 Jeannie Cooke wrote:
Beautiful Mess: The Story Of Diamond Rio is the biography of one of Country Musics Finest bands, with hits such as Meet In The Middle, This Romeo Aint Got Julie Yet, Mirror Mirror and I Believe. It follows the humble beginnings of Marty Roe and Dan Truman as Opryland Theme Park Entertainers and their ... Book Review: Beautiful Mess
On 11/19 Laura lanham wrote:
A BEAUTIFUL MESS
As a book reviewer for Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers I received a copy of "Beautiful Mess" The story of Diamond Rio written by Tom Roland.
It is an autobiographical book about the country band Diamond Rio. Their trials and tribulation with life and the music industry. Their personal ... Beautiful Mess
On 11/19 Troy Yanosik wrote:
I have recently read a book, kind of an autobiography by Diamond Rio called "Beautiful Mess".
I will be honest this book didn't grab me right away for two reasons. 1) I'm not a country music fan, and 2) I've never heard of Diamond Rio.
What caught my attention with this book, was the story of how everything ... A good read for dreamers
On 11/18 Crystal Martin wrote:
I just finished reading, for review, ‘Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio’. For those who may not know, Diamond Rio is a hugely popular country music band comprised of Marty Roe, Dan Truman, Jimmy Olander, Brian Prout, Gene Johnson, and Dana Williams, who got their humble start singing ... Review – Beautiful Mess The Story of Diamond Rio By Diamond Rio
On 11/18 Susan Beckman wrote:
BEAUTIFUL MESSThe Story of Diamond RioBy Diamond Rio with Tom RolandFrom bluegrass music, to country music, and eventually to Christian Gospel music, I found it very interesting to learn the backgrounds and life stories of all six Diamond Rio band members. Although each one of them did have their ups ... Beautiful Mess Book Review
On 11/16 Bethany Fleishour wrote:
A Beautiful Mess with Tom Roland is a biography/autobiography the country band, Diamond Rio. Rowland did a great job of communicating the full complete story. I have to admit that the book was a bit hard for me to get through. It contains alot of music lingo and many names which made it very difficult ... Book Review: A Beautiful Mess
On 11/13 LaDonna Harris wrote:
Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rioby Diamond Rio with Tom Roland Are you a country music fan? Have you ever wondered about the lives of the artists / groups you listen to? I have. With a chapter for each member of the band Diamond Rio, you will get an in depth view of each man’s life before ... Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio By Diamond Rio with Tom Roland
On 11/13 Lori Poppinga wrote:
In Beautiful Mess, Diamond Rio with Roland share the true story of the arduous road traveled to bring six musicians together to form a highly successful Country music presence. Beautiful Mess follows the journey of Gene Johnson, Dana Williams, Jimmy Olander, Marty Roe, Dan Truman, and Brian Prout. The ... Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio by Diamond Rio with Tom Roland
On 11/10 Carmen Lester wrote:
BEAUTIFUL MESS, by Diamond Rio
with Tom Roland
I love the title of this book. It summarizes the story of Diamond Rio in 2 words!
I found it a little hard to stick with it in the beginning - not sure what to expect with the story of the failed concert. However as the story progressed I realized there ... Beautiful Mess
On 11/10 Beth Gordon wrote:
I have been a Diamond Rio fan for many years. I am the proud owner of a Diamond Rio red guitar pick caught in a concert many, many years ago that I attended with my sister! I was given the opportunity to read their story thanks to Thomas Nelson Publishers, so needless to say I jumped at the chance. Beautiful ... Beautiful Mess
On 11/8 Sabine Galvan wrote:
I was given a chance to read this book by Thomas Nelson and I found it to be quite an interesting read. As a long time country music fan, I am familiar with a lot of Diamond Rio's songs and it was a joy to find out information about this group that started out at Tennessee's Opryland back in 1982. ... Book Review: Beatiful Mess
On 11/7 Cheria Rouse wrote:
Title: Beautiful Mess The Story of Diamond Rio
Author: Diamond Rio with Tom Roland
ISBN: 978-1-5955-5268-6
Pages: 291
Beautiful Mess is the story of six very different musicians who come together as one unit yet remain individuals. Through all of the ups and downs that effect each of their lives, ... BEAUTIFUL MESS The Story of Diamond Rio
On 11/6 Ryan Moore wrote:
I have been a Diamond Rio fan for a long time and so I had been wanting to get my hands on this book for a while. I've listened to Diamond Rio since I was very young. I loved the musically harmony and amazing lyrics that I heard from these guys. Reading this book and listening to their music again reminded ... Wonderful Book
On 11/5 Patty Leigh wrote:
If you like country music or Diamond Rio, then this book will suit you fine. I found the book to be muddled sometimes and hard to get through especially in the beginning. However, I was unfamiliar with the characters. Fans of the group will find this book gives them some of the answers they may have ... A Beautiful Mess The Story of Diamond Rio
On 11/1 Andy Hinesley wrote:
Diamond Rio’s Beautiful Mess
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Beautiful Mess, the story of Diamond Rio.
Written by: Diamond Rio with Tom Roland.
Diamond Rio is a band that I grew up listening to. Their first ever hit, “Meet In The Middle”, is one of my all time favorites. ... Andy Hinesley
On 11/1 Tanya Metzner wrote:
Title: Beautiful Mess The Story Of Diamond RioAuthor: Diamond Rio w/Tim RolandAvailble :Thomas Nelson This book is about the country music band Diamond Rio. It tells of the bands rise to country music stardom, downfalls and eventual revival. Beautiful Mess gives you an in-depth look into each members ... Beautiful Mess Diamond Rio w/ Tim Roland A Review
On 11/1 Vanessa Mathison wrote:
Diamond Rio is one of my favorite country groups. They have a wonderful, unique style and some of the best harmonies in the business. As a big fan, I was anxious to read their story in Beautiful Mess The Story of Diamond Rio. It covers the band's difficult beginnings, their rise to fame, and what happened ... Beautiful Mess The Story of Diamond Rio By Diamond Rio
On 10/31 Saundra McKenzie wrote:
I was accepted as a reviewer with Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers, and this is my first review.I have liked the music of Diamond Rio for years, and jumped at the opportunity to read this book.The Story of Diamond Rio by Diamond Rio with Tom Roland is about the country music band Diamond Rio. It begins ... My first Book Review - "Diamond Rio Beautiful Mess"
On 10/30 Erika Hopkins wrote:
I like biographies and I had the opportunity to read "Beautiful Mess: The Making of Diamond Rio". I had no idea what to expect. I'm not a fan of Diamond Rio....in fact, I've never heard any of their songs. I like biographies (I'm a nerd) so I figured I would give it a try. For the most part, I enjoyed ... The Making of Diamond Rio
On 10/29 Brian McKinley wrote:
I received “Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio” as a Thomas Nelson Book Review Blogger. This book is about the country music band Diamond Rio. It tells of the bands rise to country music stardom, downfalls and eventual revival. The book follows all six members of Diamond Rio through their trials and difficulties made ... Book Review: “Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio”
On 10/27 Christina Borden wrote:
"Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio" as related to Tom Roland by the members of Diamond Rio themselves is a beautiful story of how the band came together forming a united band of amazing individuals. From the mouths of the band members come the stories of what brought them together, and the ... Book Review~ Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio
On 10/27 brenda keller wrote:
Again, I love reading for Thomas Nelson because it makes me read things I would NEVER read! Beautiful Mess by Diamond Rio was well written with great pictures. I'm not a huge biography fan, but this one wasn't bad. I enjoyed reading how they got to where they are. I'd only recommend it for people who ... Okay
On 10/27 Holly Barrett wrote:
It's not often that you read a book that mentions times and events and places that are familiar to your own life....at least it's not often for me. That was one of my favorite parts about reading A Beautiful Mess by Diamond Rio. Several of these guys are about my age so although we grew up in different ... A Beautiful Mess by Diamond Rio with Tom Roland
On 10/26 Beverly Moore wrote:
I honestly can't say that I could have named any songs sung by Diamond Rio, but I am sure that I have heard the songs before reading the book, and I knew who Diamond Rio was, or so I thought. This is a very easy to read book that gives a glimpse into the lives of one of the longest surviving intact ... Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio
On 10/25 Lynne Modranski wrote:
From all the years of struggling to make it in the industry, through the years of success and on to the difficulties of their last five years, this book shares it all. The six members of Diamond Rio share with Tom Roland the individual journeys that brought them together as well as the excitement ... Beautiful Mess ~ The Story of Diamond Rio with Tom Roland
On 10/19 Cathy Stephens wrote:
Book Review for Thomas NelsonBook Description: Can a band comprised of six very talented but very different musicians make a difference with their music? What made it possible for Diamond Rio to weather the storms inherent in the fickle world of fame and fortune and go more than two decades without ... Beautiful Mess, The Story of Diamond Rio by Diamond Rio with Tom Roland
On 10/14 Tina Dee wrote:
Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio with Tom Roland
Love the band's music, but the book--not so much. The story starts off with a problem the band faced at the pinnacle of their career, then instead of building on that, it moved into the deep detailed past of the band. It was hard to get through ... Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio with Tom Roland, October 10, 2009
On 10/13 Patty Woodland wrote:
Book description from the Thomas Nelson Website:Can a band comprised of six very talented but very different musicians make a difference with their music?What made it possible for Diamond Rio to weather the storms inherent in the fickle world of fame and fortune and go more than two decades without a ... Review: A Beautiful Mess - The Story of Diamond Rio
On 10/13 Annie Shultz wrote:
If you are a fan of country music, christian music and reading - this is the book for you! This is the true story about the struggles of Diamond Rio - how they became a band, how they worked their behinds off to earn a lousy dollar and how they stayed together as a band despite some serious strife. ... Beautiful Mess - The Story of Diamond Rio {Review}
On 10/9 Julie Johnson wrote:
I have always been a fan of Diamond Rio and when I received the opportunity from Thomas Nelson Publishing to review this book, I was ecstatic! There is so much that I didn't know about this group, from their humble beginnings to their rocky climb into the music industry to the personal lives of each ... Life is a Beautiful Mess! Join the Ride!
On 10/9 Jennee Thompson wrote:
Diamond Rio, a country band that has been around for 20 years now, has released their first book. The story that tells how it all began. I recently went to one of Diamond Rio's shows when they came to the fair because I was given free tickets. My friend that went with me didn't think he knew any of the ... Book Review: Beautiful Mess: Diamond Rio
On 10/9 Wendy Hines wrote:
In Beautiful Mess Marty Roe, Dan Truman, Jimmy Olander, Brian Prout, Gene Johnson, and Dana Williams each has an entire chapter devoted to his personal and professional life. The book's tone is a welcome rarity-not written from one player's perspective, but from all six as they "meet in the middle."I'm ... Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio
On 10/9 Amy Inholt wrote:
Country music super group Diamond Rio took six very different men, melded them together and became an award winning act. Despite their differences, many serious setbacks, and a lot of tough challenges, they managed to pull through even the hardest of times and not just stick together but stay friends ... Beautiful Mess The Story of Diamond Rio ~ Diamond Rio with Tom Roland
On 10/6 Rebeccah Canada wrote:
I am a novice to the musician biographies until now, and was hesitant to order this book.
I am glad I did order Beautiful Mess, and I enjoyed reading the book.
Beautiful Mess tells the story of the Tennessee River Boys (a.k.a. Diamond Rio), and the good and bad of a musician groups rise to the top. ... Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio by Diamond Rio with Tom Roland
On 10/5 Tina reynolds wrote:
A Beautiful Mess
When I was told by Tina that there was a book being sent for me to review I thought, “ok, I've never reviewed a book but I will give it a try.” I'll be honest, when A Beautiful Mess the story of Diamond Rio showed up it wasn't a book that I would have chosen for ... Beautiful Mess
On 10/4 Jason Skipper wrote:
Diamond Rio: Beautiful Mess
When given the chance to review Beautiful Mess, I took advantage of it. This is an amazing book.
The book begins by giving a teaser that shows Diamond Rio looking as if they are on the way out. We are then taken back to the early days of Diamond Rio before ... Book Review: Diamond Rio: Beautiful Mess
On 10/2 Roger Wilson wrote:
I have sung in choirs and ensembles for more than 40 years. I have also directed them. For me, the coming together of different voices or instruments, each with its individual sound, is a beautiful metaphor of the church, as each comes together to contribute its uniqueness to create ... Many Voices...One Song
On 10/1 Becky Scott wrote:
Beautiful Mess is the story of the band Diamond Rio. If you’re familiar with country music, you’ve probably heard of this band. For twenty years they have kept the same core group of musicians. Through ups and downs, they have stuck together in a tough business.
As a fan of the group since their debut single, ... Beautiful Mess by Diamond Rio
On 9/29 nigel plummer wrote:
(Disclaimer: As a blogger I received a free review copy - no requirement to give it a positive review, just for the reviewer to call it like they see it. Just to let y'all know.)In Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio, the story of the band beings with one of the lowest points of it's career. ... Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio by Diamond Rio with Tom Roland
On 9/29 Lorene Doucett wrote:
The author writes individual biographies of each of the band members bringing us to the time period when they get together as a group. These interludes are very interesting and allow you to get to know the band member, more personally. You The book starts with the performance at River Front Church in ... A Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio
On 9/28 Barbara Davis wrote:
For over two decades, the formidable Diamond Rio has thrilled music fans by turning out hit after hit singles, like Meet Me In The Middle; Norma Jean Riley; Love a Little Stronger; Walkin’ Away; That’s What I Get For Loving You; Imagine That; Unbelievable; One More Day; and Beautiful Mess. I’ve ... A Beautiful Group
On 9/28 Audra Krell wrote:
Born and raised on country music, Beautiful Mess is food for my soul. This is a fascinating story of each of the six members of Diamond Rio and blending these stories could not have been an easy task for writer Tom Roland. Nonetheless, he does a fine job of researching, compiling and weaving the story ... Loved this Beautiful Mess
On 9/25 nancy kvamme wrote:
“Beautiful Mess” is a story of how Diamond Rio got their start and their journey during the past 20 years. The beginning of the book is a bio of each band member of their youth and how they got involved in the band.
Diamond Rio is one of the few country bands which has been together for 20 years ... Bood Review of Beautiful Mess
On 9/25 shauna henke wrote:
Thomas Nelson booksellers recently gave me the opportunity to preview the forthcoming book: Beautiful Mess, the Story of Diamond Rio.I have fond memories of seeing Diamond Rio in concert at the Santa Rosa CA) County Fair years ago and have always liked their music, so I was escited to preview the book!The ... Giveaway/ Book Review: Beautiful Mess, the Story of Diamond Rio
On 9/25 Wanda Moncrief wrote:
Beautiful Mess, The Story of Diamond Rio, was a story of true success. While not necessarily written from the Christian perspective, this book teaches about endurance, sticking together and overcoming negative things that come across your path. It is a story of never giving up and never blaming the other ... Beautiful Mess
On 9/24 Lindsey Borders wrote:
This biography entails the triumphs and turmoils that country band, Diamond Rio, endured spanning their career in the music industry.
Each chapter is devoted to describing the band and their sound, as well as delving into detail that one performance, of so many, where lead singer, Marty's voice failed ... Indeed A Beautiful Mess, That Comes Out Shining
On 9/24 Karen Carter wrote:
"It's the journey, not the destination". This saying by country music group, Diamond Rio's Jimmy Olander, is the summation of their book, Beautiful Mess. The book takes you through the formation of the group as the Tennessee River Boys, a performing group in the Opryland theme park, through 20 years ... Book Review Beautiful Mess - The Story of Diamond Rio by Diamond Rio with Tom Roland
On 9/23 Marty Henson wrote:
“Beautiful Mess”, The Story of Diamond Rio, By Diamond Rio with Tom Roland, is an insight in the guys of Diamond Rio before they were Diamond Rio, how most of them have roots to Opryland and the Grand Ole Opry. The book continues with a road map of the country group’s life including their ups and ... Book Review -- Beautiful Mess by Diamond Rio
On 9/23 Rhiana Jones wrote:
First a Note about Thomas Nelson Publishing:This book was a NelsonFree Edition. This is truly an amazing and generous marketing took for the publisher. When you purchase a NelsonFree book, you pay one price and get the book in three formats. You get the Print copy plus access, at no additional charge, ... Book Review: Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio
On 9/23 Lora Bourland wrote:
When I signed up to review books at Thomas Nelson, I had a few ideas in mind of what I would like to review. Honestly a book about business, even the music business, did not appeal.However, when I saw that Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio was up for review, I jumped at it. You see, I live in ... Book Review: Beautiful Mess
On 9/22 Sharon Chance wrote:
Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond RioBy Diamond Rio and Tom RolandThomas Nelson; $24.99Diamond Rio, best known for their smooth harmonies and catchy songs, have been around since 1984. These same six guys (Gene Johnson, Jimmy Olander, Brian Prout, Marty Roe, Dan Truman, and Dana Williams) have been ... Diamond Rio's career is a Beautiful Mess! Review of their new book
On 9/21 Kelly Jones wrote:
I've heard the song many times and fell in love with the meaning behind the tune, so what better book to choose for my first review for than this, right?
Publisher Description says: "What made it possible for Diamond Rio to weather the storms inherent in the fickle world of fame and fortune and go more ... Beautiful Mess, The Story of Diamond Rio
On 9/20 Robin Lynch wrote:
I have loved Diamond Rio since the first time I heard their famous song "Meet in the Middle." I loved the harmony of the group and the words of their songs. When I saw this book I knew I had to read it. It is a little slow to start off with but soon you are delving into each member's journey on not only ... A must read for country music fans!! This group stands out from the rest!!
On 9/19 Nelda Fastenau wrote:
Beautiful MESS – The Story of Diamond Rio by Diamond Rio with Tom Roland is my first review for Thomas Nelson. Beautiful MESS is the story of 6 talented men who through their trials and difficulties made it in the music industry, from the Opryland Amusement Park to country music stardom. Each story ... Beautiful MESS - The Story of Diamond Rio
On 9/14 K Andrews wrote:
Beautiful Mess is the story of Diamond Rio, their history, their problems, and the individuals that make up the band. Although I enjoy their music, I'm not a big fan, but I do have a son who plays guitar and is seeking to be successful on his own in the music business.This book helped tremendously to ... For fans of Diamond Rio as well as those interested in the music business
On 9/12 Michelle Gills wrote:
I have become a reviewer for Thomas Nelson! I love to read so this suits me just fine. The first book I got to review is Beautiful Mess The Story of Diamond Rio by Diamond Rio and Tom Roland. The book is about the life of six men who are apart of the country and western band, ... Beautiful Mess by Diamond Rio with Tom Roland
On 9/12 Laura Williams wrote:
"Beautiful Mess" was a very interesting book. This book tells the story of how the six men from Diamond Rio became interested in music and the struggles they each faced before making it big in Nashville. It also describes how they came together as a band and became a very successful group in country ... "Beautiful Mess" by Diamond Rio
On 9/11 Nancy Famolari wrote:
The story of Diamond Rio is one of teamwork and commitment. When lead singer Marty Roe had vocal difficulties, the band didn't drop him. They worked as a team to solve the problem and won. This is a heart warming and inspiring story. Fans of the band and anyone looking for an inspirational story will ... Fans of Diamond Rio Will Love This Story
On 9/10 Patricia Stetser wrote:
Diamond Rio's book "Beautiful Mess" was very interesting. It details their story from the beginning. It tells the story of all six of the band members from early on in their lives until now. The book describes how the six men came together as a band and made their way to the top. It seems slow at first, ... Diamond Rio- Beautiful Mess (Book Review)
On 9/10 Sarah Dusenberry wrote:
I am a huge country music fan, and I couldn't wait for this book to come out! I have always enjoyed Diamond Rio's music. I had no idea what was going on behind the scenes. Things are not always as they seem. This book was such an inspiration to me because it showed me how there is always hope, and if ... Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio
On 9/10 Teri Horsley wrote:
Life wasn't always easy for the members of Diamond Rio. From their humble beginnings as theme park performers through their rise to country music superstars, the book "Beautiful Mess" - The Story of Diamond Rio," highlights the personal and professional struggles of each band member, proving once and ... Beautiful Mess -The Story of Diamond Rio
On 9/10 Justin Grindstaff wrote:
Ok, so I have to admit, this one was a no-brainer for me. Having grown up listening to country phenomenon Diamond Rio, I was excited to get a copy of this book.
It tells the story of the band from their humble beginnings in Opryland all the way to where they are now.
Ok, so I have to admit, this one ... Beautiful Mess: A great read for fans of the country phenomenon Diamond Rio
On 9/10 Kris Plantrich wrote:
For anyone who has enjoys listening to the heart felt harmonies, guitar or piano inspirations of Diamond Rio, you’ll truly enjoy their new book, Beautiful Mess – The Story of Diamond Rio. I have to reveal here, that I am a huge fan of their music – they turned me on to country music in ... Beautiful Mess – The Story of Diamond Rio
On 9/2 Tracy Keck wrote:
I have long been a fan of country music group Diamond Rio and jumped on the chance to read and review their new book. <i>Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio</i>, by Diamond Rio with Tom Roland is the story of the band together from their early and humble beginning, to success and superstardom, to ... Beautiful Mess
On 8/26 Kristie Ingerto wrote:
“Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio” written by Diamond Rio with Tom Roland is an account of the life of the country singing group Diamond Rio and also an account of each of the individual lives making up this group. This is a nice hardcover book published by NelsonFree that includes pictures ... Book Review - "Beautiful Mess"
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