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April 20, 2008

Excerpt: "Willie Nelson: An Epic Life," by Joe Nick Patoski

4:35 AM Sun, Apr 20, 2008 |
Michael Merschel   E-mail   News tips

williecoverjpgHere's an extensive, exclusive excerpt from "Willie Nelson: An Epic Life," by Joe Nick Patoski, telling how Willie's Classic "Red Headed Stranger" came to be recorded in Garland.

You can read Mario Tarradell's review today in GuideLive as well.

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"Willie: An Epic Life" -- bonus material

3:34 AM Sun, Apr 20, 2008 |
Michael Merschel   E-mail   News tips

As noted in the print editions of today's excerpt and review of Joe Nick Patoski's book:

Musicians seeking to capture some Willie Nelson magic can do so at what is now Audio Dallas, the Garland recording studio where he recorded his groundbreaking album in January 1975. "We still have a photo in the hallway of Willie sitting back in that room making Red Headed Stranger," said Paul Osborn, who bought the studio in 1996. And Glen Pace, the engineer who built the studio months before Mr. Nelson's recording, "still comes around," according to Mr. Osborn. Audio Dallas is at 3810 Cavalier Drive in West Garland. Call 972-276-3896.

Thanks to staff writer Ray Leszcynski for checking that out, and for providing the following 2004 story about the studio.

Have any Willie stories of your own to share? Don't be a stranger, hit that comments button.

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Excerpt: "All the Sad Young Literary Men," by Keith Gessen

1:59 AM Sun, Apr 20, 2008 |
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Here's an excerpt from "All the Sad Young Literary Men," reviewed in today's GuideLive. It's reprinted by arrangement with Viking, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. Copyright (c) 2008 by Keith Gessen.

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Texas Institute of Letters winners

1:42 AM Sun, Apr 20, 2008 |
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The Texas Institute of Letters announced the winners of its annual awards last night and handed out more than $21,000 in prize money.

William V. Davis, professor of English and writer-in-residence at Baylor University, became president of the organization, succeeding Fran Vick.

The complete list of winners, provided courtesy of Darwin Payne, is below.

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