Elle has come to Nashville to become a star. She has what it takes, but her agent and all the label executives want to change everything about her -- her hair, her body, her clothes and, most important, her music. So Elle becomes a blond, sings about cookin' for her man and wears tiny shorts and revealing tank tops. Then a chance meeting with an established female songwriter makes Elle realize that she's paying too high a price for success. Billboard Express continues the story that began in Rock the Boat by Sigmund Brouwer.
Although this is technically a sequel to "Rock the Boat", it stands on it's own just fine.
Elle loves music and desperately wants to be a singer/songwriter. She is living in Nashville and working hard to make the dream come true despite many challenges along the way.
A good hi-lo read, especially for those with an interest in music and the music industry.
Billboard Express, debuts Cindy Morgan, award-winning singer-songwriter/wife to Sigmund Brouwer, as co-author, in this new title in the Orca Limelight series [released October 18]. This tale follows a character that surfaced briefly in 'Rock the Boat' by Brouwer.
Charlene Adams, now known as 'Elle McWilliam', singer/songwriter has all the ingredients to fulfill her dream of being a big country music star. She is smart, strong voiced character, yet is plagued by underling insecurities that intrude on her as she struggles with the hustle and idiosyncrasies' that make up the Nashville music industry.
Elle must find the courage and heart within herself in order to follow the words her mother told her: "be true to yourself"!
This is a highly engaging and empowering read for any young person who has a dream!