Doug Paisley

Walk to Beautiful

History & Biography

“Jimmy Wayne has written an extremely relevant book for our postmodern society and has done so with grace and love. Through his life’s story he explains why we need to be aware of the crisis of kids without homes, without love, and therefore without hope. If I actually had another biological son I would want him to be Jimmy Wayne. I love what Jimmy has become in spite of adversity and a horrible, tumultuous childhood. His love for Bea—without whom he would not be the guy I came to love on our tour and still remain good friends with—warms my heart. I am honored to have played a very small part in Jimmy’s life and stand in awe of his accomplishments and his courage in his fight for kids who need homes with love and stability. This is a great book. Sandy read it to me as we drove from Nashville to West Virginia. It made us cry, laugh, and feel pride in our ‘son’ Jimmy. Oh yes, I want to add . . . Jimmy, get a haircut, son. —‘Papa P.’”