Somewhere in Smalltown, USA, there lives a CEO with a penchant for fancy duds. When two hustlers offer to make him a new wardrobe of the finest denim, silk, and rhinestones, the CEO sends his president and vice president to check out the work in progress. Of course, they're too worried about contradicting their boss to tell him what they see-nothing! Vince Gill lends his vocal talent to the audio CD that includes the complete story and snippets of such favorite country songs as "Gone Country" and Ray Stevens' "The Streak." Illustrated by Carol Newsom.
This is the original PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY review: "The fairy tale series with the clever country twist is back with this recording featuring narration by award-winning country performer Vince Gill. Snippets of well-known songs are interspersed throughout, giving the story some comic verve. In this update of Andersen's tale, the vain clothes horse of an emperor has adopted a new look -- "He's Gone Country," according to the refrain. He hires some swindlers/tailors (while background singers croon "We've got oceanfront property in Arizona") to stitch up the finest western wear with "Silver Threads and Golden Needles." And, of course, when the emperor shows off his new, invisible wardrobe, the band kicks into that gem of a novelty song, "The Streak." ("Here he comes./ There he goes./ And he ain't wearin' no clothes...") Gill's jovial tone is just right for this lighthearted rendition, sure to be a hoot for country music lovers and a treat for listeners not familiar with the genre. Ages 2-up. (Nov.)"
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