Country Roads Series by Travis Starnes

After spending his young life traveling with his musician father, Charlie Nelson has roots for the first time. Living with his mother in a small Appalachian town in western North Carolina, Charlie struggles to find his place in this new world, which isn't without challenges. Living in poverty, dealing with bullies, and having no friends, Charlie's new life is anything but a fairytale. If it were up to Charlie, he'd stay at home and do the one thing he loves, playing his guitar .. moreAfter spending his young life traveling with his musician father, Charlie Nelson has roots for the first time. Living with his mother in a small Appalachian town in western North Carolina, Charlie struggles to find his place in this new world, which isn't without challenges. Living in poverty, dealing with bullies, and having no friends, Charlie's new life is anything but a fairytale. If it were up to Charlie, he'd stay at home and do the one thing he loves, playing his guitar ... but life doesn't always give us what we want. less

Music, Baseball and Bullies.Charlie life is busier than ever as he continues to put down roots in his community, making friends and enemies, and explore who he wants to be. Charlie decides to follow the two things he always loved when he was a kid, music and baseball. Joining the school team and forming his first band both pull him in different directions, adding to the pressures he already faced with school, bullies, making friends, and trying to become his own man... moreMusic, Baseball and Bullies.Charlie life is busier than ever as he continues to put down roots in his community, making friends and enemies, and explore who he wants to be. Charlie decides to follow the two things he always loved when he was a kid, music and baseball. Joining the school team and forming his first band both pull him in different directions, adding to the pressures he already faced with school, bullies, making friends, and trying to become his own man. Can he keep it together or will Charlie push himself to the breaking point? less

You Can't Outrun Your PastEverything is going Charlie's way. He's survived his first year at public high school, has made lifelong friends, and has a brand new record deal that will, hopefully, launch his music career for real. As always seems the case, misfortune strikes whenever things are going too well. Charlie’s life is turned upside down and his future plans are put in to jeopardy when a problem from his past returns... moreYou Can't Outrun Your PastEverything is going Charlie's way. He's survived his first year at public high school, has made lifelong friends, and has a brand new record deal that will, hopefully, launch his music career for real. As always seems the case, misfortune strikes whenever things are going too well. Charlie’s life is turned upside down and his future plans are put in to jeopardy when a problem from his past returns. Charlie's only hope is that his family, and the support structure he's built, are strong enough to get him through this newest challenge; all while still facing the normal challenges of teenage life.Can Charlie keep his life together or will it all come falling down around him? less

What does fame cost?Following his victory on the reality show The Stage, Charlie's career begins to pick up. Touring, a new record contract, and nationwide attention give Charlie everything he ever wanted. But is the high profile worth what comes with it? Constant travel on the road puts distance between him and his friends, losing the safety net that carried him this far, and replacing it are sycophants and fame chasers who only want to use him... moreWhat does fame cost?Following his victory on the reality show The Stage, Charlie's career begins to pick up. Touring, a new record contract, and nationwide attention give Charlie everything he ever wanted. But is the high profile worth what comes with it? Constant travel on the road puts distance between him and his friends, losing the safety net that carried him this far, and replacing it are sycophants and fame chasers who only want to use him. Can Charlie remember who he is while getting everything he wants? The end of the follow Charlie and his friends in this final installment of the series.(A Complete 6-Book Series) less