Born in Steubenville, Ohio, an area known for steel mills, entertainers and sports stars (Dean Martin, Clark Gable, Robert Urich and John Havliceck are but a few notables), Sam Wellington decided early in life that he would join ranks with his famous predecessors and go for the gold as well...records that is. Sam loved harmony singing and hit the stage his first year in high school with a do-wop group called "THE JETS," who later became THE FABULOUS FOUR GUYS. After winning numerous area talent shows and hearing the sound of ENCORE applause, Sam was hooked. In spite of a stint in the Navy, College, Marriage and a blossoming career in Journalism and Broadcasting, the show-biz bug had imbedded itself in Sam's psyche forever more. In this, his first book, "WHO WANTS TO BE A COUNTRY MUSIC STAR," Sam Wellington offers the DO'S - THE DON'TS and THE MUSTS of launching and maintaining a music career. More specifically, THE RIGHT WAY - THE WRONG WAY and THE NASHVILLE WAY. Meantime, all along the way, this book offers the reader a fun and informative ride up the charts to national prominence while providing plenty of insight into the heart and soul of the Nashville/Country Music Community.