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In the annals of country music record breakers, Garth Brooks stands tall. The highest-selling country artist in history, and the bestselling solo American musician in any genre during this century, he rewrote the rules for what it meant to be a Nashville superstar. Garth has sold 170 million records worldwide, with seven of them reaching Diamond status — a record unmatched even by Elvis Presley or the Beatles. Garth's rise to the top wasn't
...From her pre-teen days as a Mouseketeer to her sold-out residency shows in Las Vegas, Britney Spears has proven that she is the Princess of Pop, creating a multimillion-dollar brand of music, perfumes and merchandise. The “…Baby One More Time” singer has also had her every move filtered through paparazzi and tabloid attention, leading to scandal and setback. While her latest social media posts seemed to show a happy existence with her sons
..."An icon of country music, Kenny Rogers redefined the genre. His dozens of chart-topping hits crossed over into pop and R&B, creating a whole new sound that caught the ears (and hearts) of a global mainstream audience. The indelible mark he left is evident in his songbook of ballads, anthems and duets: “The Gambler,” “Lady,” “Through the Years,” “We’ve Got Tonight” and of course, “Islands in the Stream” with Dolly
...LIFE Explores History of the Rifle begins with a bang with the discovery of the explosive combination of charcoal, potassium nitrate, and sulfur. From 10th Century China to the United States, this special edition details the evolution of the weapon including innovative modifications such as improved ignition devices allowing single shooters to aim, fire, and hit targets. Although the innovation of the rifle improved efficiency and efficacy, the
...His life story began with a miracle and became one of the most transformative and enduring ever told. This new special edition serves as the perfect guide through every stage of the profound life of Jesus. You'll start with his early years: the angels and shepherds; his baptism; and his battle with evil. Then, witness him as a master teacher, with the Parables, the Sermon on the Mount, and his profound lesson to live by example. Revisit his
...For music lovers, 1968 was a singular year. Psychedelia ruled. So did protest, Motown, and Johnny Cash’s twang. The Rolling Stones blasted back onto the airwaves with Beggars Banquet. The lads from Liverpool, in spite of their problems, produced one of their most legendary albums, The Beatles, while Jimi Hendrix put the finishing touches on Electric Ladyland, and the supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young got together in Laurel Canyon. In
...LIFE celebrates the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings with this deluxe collector’s edition. Learn the true story behind the pioneering novels The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, all written by Oxford professor and WWI veteran J.R.R. Tolkien. Then go behind the scenes of all six of director Peter Jackson’s movies, with deep reporting and stunning images,
...Psychic abilities. Eerie events. Ghosts and aliens. Since the beginning of time, people have wondered about the supernatural: What is real and what isn't? Can you communicate with the other side? How do you explain phenomena that defies science and logic? This special edition tackles these unsettling questions in powerful and unexpected ways. Explore matters of the mind that seem to go well beyond just what can be seen. Reconsider classic
...Dorothy and her profound journey of self-discovery with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and her little dog Toto have long ascended to the level of cultural myth. Now, the editors at LIFE celebrate yet another decade of its vivid life and influence with this special, commemorative issue, ‘The Wizard of Oz: A Timeless Film Turns 80.’ Begin with “The Eternal Oz,” an extensive and insightful essay by Richard Corliss that goes
...There is a royal way of being-stoic, dry-eyed, and most importantly, private. And by maintaining an air of opacity despite their very public lives, scandals, and mishaps, the royal family has captured the attention and intrigue of the world. Readers buy tabloids promising to expose their secrets, viewers have tuned in to watch their special moments since Elizabeth first took the throne, books telling inside accounts have sold millions of copies.
...Most remember Bob Marley as an uncompromising artist and an outspoken radical. He was also a national icon in Jamaica and the leader of a band whose concerts filled arenas around the world. Those closest to him knew the country boy who grew up in Kingston’s toughest neighborhoods. For musicians who followed in his footsteps, he was a masterful lyricist able to poetically describe life’s complications in vivid detail. He was also an expressive
...The Life And Times Of The Stuarts focuses on a nation-defining period of British history that is every bit as enthralling, dramatic and pivotal as that of Henry VIII and co. BBC History magazine now turns its attention from The Story Of The Tudors to the seismic changes that occurred within the British Isles during the Stuart rule between 1603 and 1714. Inside you will find: • The Gunpowder Plot • The English Civil War • Charles I’s execution
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