Jay DeMarcus

The pandemic has made them think about what's important.

While not classically trained, Stanley Wayne DeMarcus was a skilled guitarist, drummer and keyboard player, "and he sang like an angel," Jay shares.

Mom, Mother, Mama, Mommy -- whatever she's called, she's played an integral role in these country stars' lives.

Now, DeMarcus says he hopes his memoir reaches people who are going through challenging times of their own.