Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 04:01 PM on 03/27/2013
Mickey Gilley was honored at the Texas Legends Gala in Houston on March 25. The event included a book signing with Mr. Gilley and J.D. Davis, author of "Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley". Below is an article about the event a...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 05:01 PM on 11/04/2012
A review of "Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley" was featured in Houston Magazine. The article is presented below. * * * This review may also be viewed on the H...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 06:28 PM on 10/14/2012
Country Roads Magazine has published an in-depth review of Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley. Read the text below or view the article in its entirety at: http://countryroadsmagazine.com/Profiles-People-Places/jerry-lee-lewis-jimmy-swaggart-and...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 09:07 PM on 10/05/2012
Suggest Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley for your next book club selection. Download the reading group guide discussion questions using the link below: Unconquered Reading Group Discussion Guide read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 08:56 PM on 10/05/2012
Below is a link to a recent Q&A with J.D. Davis, author of Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley. Enjoy! Q & A with J.D. Davis read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 06:45 PM on 09/09/2012
The positive reviews of Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley continue. Jim Miller reviewed the book recently, commenting "[Davis] provides a fresh, eye-opening, yet sympathetic look at the three men...."
Read the review below or view it at T...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 03:53 PM on 08/13/2012
Mickey Gilley, country western entertainer and subject of Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley, appeared recently with author J.D. Davis on CBS television affiliate KHOU in Houston, Texas.
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Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 04:35 PM on 07/29/2012
After witnessing his cousin Jerry Lee Lewis's adoring fans -- and financial success -- Mickey Gilley is inspired to pursue a career in music. * * * The p...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 04:58 PM on 07/08/2012
Syndicated columnist Glenn Dromgoole calls Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley "a readable and thorougly researched biography". In his review, published in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (July 6, 2012), the columnist notes that author JD Davis's ...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 04:42 PM on 06/26/2012
Mickey Gilley, country entertainer and subject of Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley, was on WFAA-TV Dallas recently with author JD Davis.
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Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 03:17 PM on 06/19/2012
Country music legend and the original "Urban Cowboy" Mickey Gilley talks up new book Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley with author J.D. Davis. Publisher's Weekly calls Unconquered an "entertaining and epic story of perserverance and the power of fam...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 06:39 PM on 06/14/2012
JD Davis, author of Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley appeared on The Frankie Lax Show, broadcast on several stations in the state of Tennessee. A recording of the interview conducted in early May is provided in its entirety. * &n...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 06:18 PM on 06/06/2012
JD Davis, author of Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley, continues to conduct regular radio, TV, and print media interviews and make appearances around the country. Upcoming TV appearances will include JD with Mickey Gilley, country western star and s...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 06:36 PM on 05/31/2012
Publishers Weekly applauds first-time author J.D. Davis of Dallas, Texas, for his new book "Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley" (Brown Books Publishing Group) ... an entertaining and epic 3-in-1 biography of perseverance and the power of family ties....read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 06:41 PM on 05/23/2012
A book signing event was held at the Barnes & Noble – Lincoln Park in Dallas, Texas, as part of kickoff activities in multiple cities for Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley. A sizable crowd turned out to hear author J.D. Davis introduce his...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 08:30 PM on 05/16/2012
On May 4, Unconquered author J.D. Davis was interviewed on WREG-TV in Memphis. Below is a video clip of this interview.
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Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 09:19 PM on 05/13/2012
The similarities in upbringing and influences on Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley are striking.
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Jerry's competitive streak was never mo...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 10:26 AM on 05/09/2012
We have been pleased at the international interest in Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley. We have received numerous inquiries about the book from abroad, owing largely to the heavy fan base of Jerry in Europe.
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Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 05:05 PM on 05/06/2012
Below is a short video of nationally syndicated radio host Jim Brown and Unconquered author J.D. Davis promoting Davis's May 6, 2012 appearance on The Jim Brown "Common Sense" Radio Program. The video clip was filmed in Natchez, Mississippi on April 28th during events surrounding the book's launch....read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 05:19 PM on 05/04/2012
Unconquered author J.D. Davis appeared on "Imus In The Morning" on May 3, 2012 broadcast on Fox Business Network syndicated nationally on radio. We are pleased to provide video of the broadcast to you.
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Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 09:36 PM on 05/03/2012
Thank you to Boomer Buzz Magazine for this review of Unconquered on page 35 of the May/June issue. Read the magazine here. read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 09:53 AM on 05/01/2012
Photo: Author J.D. Davis and popular Vidalia, Louisiana mayor Hyram Copeland (and cousin to Jerry, Jimmy, and double cousin to Mickey) We are happy to report a successful book launch with a J.D. Davis book signing event and concert held jointly in Natchez, Mississippi on April 28th. Th...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 11:30 PM on 04/29/2012
In tandem with the book’s availability in book stores on May 1st, Unconquered will also be available for download to popular e-readers.
We are pleased to announce that Unconquered is now available for download on your Kindle through Amazon.com. To purchase and start reading Unc...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 11:03 PM on 04/28/2012
We are pleased to bring you this audio from the April 26, 2012 radio broadcast of J.D. Davis’s interview by Eddie Ray featured on radio stations KFNV 107.1 “The River” and KWTG 104.7 “The Gator” in Ferriday, LA.
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Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 09:09 PM on 04/26/2012
Jerry and Jimmy used to play at talent shows together. The impact of secular music had a decidedly different impact on Jimmy from that on his double cousin.
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Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 08:02 PM on 04/24/2012
Look for ads – like this one in Louisiana Life – in magazines covering the American South.read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 04:16 PM on 04/23/2012
The Weekly Roundtable radio broadcast of April 15, 2012 featured an interview with J.D. Davis, author of Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley. Thank you, Mark Stansberry, for an excellent discussion.
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Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 10:06 PM on 04/19/2012
In his youth, Mickey wrestled with practicing the gospel music that so pleased his mother versus pounding out the boogie-woogie tunes that gave him such exhileration to play. This excerpt from Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley illustrates Micke...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 04:09 PM on 04/17/2012
Thank you to Jodi Belgard and The Town Talk for the following article on Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley.
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'Unconquered' tells story of co...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 02:04 PM on 04/16/2012
We are two weeks away from the May 1st release of Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley. Activity continues to accelerate in anticipation of the book’s release.
You may have already heard interviews on XM Satellite radio as wel...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 04:16 PM on 04/15/2012
New book Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley, by J.D. Davis of Dallas, Texas reveals untold story of famous cousins bonded by music, religion and unbreakable family ties. COMING MAY 1st!
We're only 2 weeks from the book's release! Click here to...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 09:58 PM on 04/12/2012
There is various debate about Jerry’s first public performance that earned him a payday. The evidence points largely to a chance performance in front of the local Ford dealership in Ferriday, Louisiana. An excerpt from the book Unconquered …
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Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 08:43 PM on 04/08/2012
The new promotional trailer for Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley has been released. Enjoy!
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Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 02:51 PM on 04/05/2012
Following are additional details of the Saturday, April 28th concert and signing event at the Natchez City Auditorium. We look forward to seeing everyone in the area get their tickets and come out for the event.
Ticket Information
Advance Purchase Ticke...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 05:35 PM on 04/03/2012
We are pleased to announce events planned in connection with the release of the new biography Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley.
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Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 04:53 PM on 03/30/2012
Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, Mickey Gilley - New Biography "Unconquered" Tells True Story of Three Cousins Inseparably Bonded Through Music, Their Stories Legend ... Coming May 1, 2012 - pre-order today.New biography "Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey ...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 07:08 PM on 03/25/2012
We continue to receive numerous questions about Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley. We’ve included a handful of them here. We welcome your questions and hope you will continue to send them to jddavis@unconqueredthebook.com.
Q: What ins...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 04:19 PM on 03/20/2012
The Concordia Sentinel provided an article on the upcoming release of the book in its March 7th edition. Thank you to Joey Martin for his coverage. The article follows.
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Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 01:10 PM on 03/15/2012
We have begun receiving Share Your Story submissions via the website. From time to time, we hope to share some of them with you. Enjoy.* * *
The Killer’s Return to Gilley’s
I moved to Clear Lake City, Texas during the h...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 06:59 PM on 03/11/2012
I traveled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, recently to give an interview to the Louisiana Public Broadcasting television network. The interview was requested in anticipation of the 22nd Annual Louisiana Legends Gala scheduled for May 10th.
Over the last two decades, many of t...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 09:21 PM on 03/07/2012
The Killer, the Thriller, and the Fulfiller - Three Cousins Inseparably Bonded Through Music. Each Rose To Fame, Their Stories Becoming Legend. Coming May 1, 2012 - pre-order today.
Enthralling new biography "UNCONQUERED: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gille...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 08:05 PM on 03/04/2012
One of the most intriguing facets of these three men is their kinship. In Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins of Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley, their ties are explained. An easy-to-follow diagram is also provided to ensure that readers clearly understand their familial relationshi...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 08:08 PM on 02/27/2012
We have received numerous questions about Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley. We welcome any questions you may have, and thought this would be a good time to answer several of them. Please continue to send all questions to jddavis@unconqueredthebook....read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 03:56 PM on 02/19/2012
Last week, a friend (and fellow music fan) and I headed to Southeast Texas to see Mickey Gilley perform. The venue was Nutty Jerry's in Winnie, Texas, 25 miles southwest of Beaumont and 60 miles east of Houston. Mickey was in great spirits and everyone had a good time.
Prior to the show, w...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 09:42 PM on 02/08/2012
What makes this story so compelling?
I am often asked this question and spent considerable time thinking about it over the last several years, while researching and writing this book.
The first thing that riveted me was the deep ties and links between these three men: their family r...read more
Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 10:03 AM on 06/13/2011
Mickey Gilley discussed the new book on his website in January 2011! See the specific content below.
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Posted by: J.D. Davis @ 11:56 AM on 06/10/2011
The Concordia Sentinel provided a full page article on the book underway in June 2010. JD Davis spent time visiting with and interviewing Mayors Hyram Copeland and Glen McGlothin of Vidalia and Ferriday, respectively. In addition to serving as the mayor of Vidalia, Mayor Copeland is cousin to Jerry...read more