At “American Idol” (NAPSA)—Striking the right chord with readers is an inspirational new book by Rickey Minor, the award-winning musician and musical director for the highly popular and successful show “American Idol.” In “There’s No Traffic On The Extra Mile” (Gotham Books), ThereSINOwRAree) Minor shares ontHe EXTRA MILE cCmaDmmemor 2 Stories from his unique vantage , point that will inspire readers to find the potential within | themselves. F Using his " ‘T) personal story aMINeR as the background, Minor imparts lessons he has learned the hard way. “I’ve seen a lot over the past three decades on the front lines of this dream factory called the entertainment business,” writes Minor. “Behind each story are little clues to the puzzle, some very serious and others more lighthearted. But every one of these elements I describe has the powerto thrust you forward in the pursuit of your dreams or stop you dead in the tracks.” With behind-the-scenes anecdotes from “American Idol” and stories about someof the performers he has collaborated with (Gladys Knight and the Pips, Usher, Beyonc Knowles, Aerosmith and Aretha Franklin), “There’s No Traffic On The Extra Mile” will inspire anyone who has a dream to go out and makeit happen.
