Born into poverty in a small desert town in the American Midwest, Thea Kronborg is one of seven children. But Thea is exceptional, a fact recognized by a discerning few, including Ray Kennedy, who longs to marry her but whose fate it is to set her free. With her rugged will and pioneer spirit, Thea carves her way from Moonstone, Colorado to Chicago, from Dresden to New York, culminating in a triumphant debut at the Metropolitan Opera. Thea has become...

The Grammy Award-winning American soul and gospel singer and mother of Whitney Houston reflects on her daughter's life, the events that led up to her death and the aftermath of a senseless tragedy.

Provides a biography of African American singer Aretha Franklin. Discusses her early years, rise to fame, and legacy. Includes informational sidebars, photographs, statistics, critical thinking questions, a fast facts section, and a glossary.

Follows the fortunes and misfortunes of the musical von Trapp family who fled Austria because of political problems and eventually opened The Trapp Family Music Camp in Stowe, Vermont.

Presents a biography of Justin Bieber and outlines his musical career. Details the factors that have contributed to his rise to stardom and includes color photographs.

2005 Sibert Medal Winner A 2005 Newbery Honor Book "A voice like yours," celebrated conductor Arturo Toscanini told contralto Marian Anderson, "is heard once in a hundred years." This insightful account of the great African American vocalist considers her life and musical career in the context of the history of civil rights in this country. Drawing on Anderson's own writings and other contemporary accounts, Russell Freedman shows readers a singer...

Presents a look at this real-life singing family made famous in the classic movie, "The Sound of Music." Poems and informative text offer facts about the family for each letter of the alphabet.

The entertainment icon presents an array of stories that capture humorous and inspirational moments from his sixty-year career, and shares the wisdom he has gained from his own experiences and from the people he met along the way.

Chronicles the life and career of musician/songwriter Paul Metsa who grew up on the Iron Range in Minnesota during the psychedelic 1970s and follows him through his life as a professional musician depicting the politics and culture of America. Provides a list of concert appearances, a discography, and photographs.