Waldorf Publishing is Excited to be Releasing the New Book, The Spree of 83, the True Story of Freddy Powers & Merle Haggard. They Were Songwriting Buddies and Best Friends. Due out July 1, 2017

    DALLAS, TX, April 01, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Waldorf Publishing is thrilled to be releasing the new book, The Spree of 83, the true story of Merle Haggard and Freddy Powers.

Yes, they were songwriting buddies but they were best friends, blood brothers... due out July 1st, 2017.

This book has also been optioned for FILM/TV by Yakima Productions.

About the Authors: Texas Country Music Hall of Famer Freddy and wife Catherine Powers were married for over 25 years, with Catherine managing Freddy's career as a prolific performer and songwriter, where he is most celebrated for co-writing numerous #1 hits for Merle Haggard, notably including such fan fav's as:

"Let's Chase Each Other Around the Room Tonight," "I Always Get Lucky With You," "Natural High," and "A Place to Fall Apart" among countless others.

Merle Haggards talents and words are alive in this book.

FOREWORD by: Tanya Tucker and contributors to include: Willie Nelson, John Rich, Marc Oswald, Bill McDavid and Sonny Throckmorton to list a few.

Blackstone Audio has licensed Audio Rights for this book!

"Freddy Powers is affectionately known as the 'Ol Blue Eyes' of Country Music, according to the L.A. Times, and if you were to "ask country superstars Willie Nelson, George Jones or Merle Haggard (they'll)...tell you that he's one of country music's best-kept secrets." The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame inductee has been to the top of the Charts as both a producer (Willie Nelson's Grammy-winning "Over the Rainbow" LP) and songwriter, penning many # 1 hits with sidekick and fellow legend Merle Haggard, who declared "Freddy Powers is one of my favorite people in the world," while Willie Nelson adds personally that "Freddy's strongest suit, I always thought, was his rhythm guitar playing. He was a great rhythm guitar player, and he wrote some great songs with and for Merle."

Sizing up Powers' influence on country music, Country Music Television has noted that throughout his 50-year career, Powers has "demonstrated a dedication to broadening the perimeters of country & western, particularly in creating a fusion of country honky tonk and swing jazz. This interest runs throughout Powers' career," while his hometown Austin Chronicle has affectionately concluded that "Powers' name stands alongside some of country music's most enduring classics." Now, for the first time, in the pages of his memoirs, "THE SPREE OF '83," Freddy recounts first-hand the highly-entertaining and emotionally-touching story behind his decades-long roller-coaster ride through the music business, to the top of the charts, and his inspiring struggle in recent years battling Parkinson's disease, all while his legacy endured through generations of fans. Helping Freddy tell his story are exclusive interviews from fellow country music legends WILLIE NELSON, MERLE HAGGARD, John Rich, Tanya Tucker, The Voice finalist/Powers' protege Mary Sarah, and hosts of other Nashville luminaries.

Available for pre-order at: Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-spree-of-83-freddy-powers/1125092275?ean=9781945174940

Target: http://www.target.com/p/spree-of-83-paperback-freddy-powers-catherine-jake-brown/-/A-52028375

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Spree-83-Freddy-Powers/dp/1945174943/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489286990&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=the+sapree+of+83

Waldorf Publishing: http://www.waldorfpublishing.com/book/the-spree-of-83/

Blackstone Audio: http://www.blackstonelibrary.com/the-spree-of-83

Contact Barbara Terry to request an interview with the Author or a review copy. 303.550.8186, [email protected], Twitter: @WaldorfBooks, Facebook: Waldorf Press. Available from all distribution channels. ISBN: 978-1-945174-94-0

At Waldorf Publishing, our focus is not only on producing unique, quality reading for a wide audience, but also to help our authors gain the recognition they deserve. We have booked our authors hundreds of Media appearances including: CNN, FOX News, BBC, CBS affiliates, NBC affiliates, FOX affiliates, ABC affiliates, Dr. Drew Pinsky, FOX & Friends, MSNBC, FOX Business, CBS New York, WGN, SIRIUS Radio, FOX Good Day New York, WPIX, The Guardian Newspaper, NPR, PBS, French Television, Irish National Television & Radio, The Globe, iHeartRadio, National Magazines, Newspapers, Radio interviews and more!

Media Contact: Barbara Terry 303.550.8186
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