When editors visited the Dr. Seuss collection at UC San Diego, they were looking for something special: a work that could tie in with America’s upcoming 250th birthday.

Exclusively for Billboard, the country superstar reveals the songs from his memoir that are so special to him.

Short Form,” published by Mack Books, offers insight into the backstories of classic music video by the likes of Lauryn Hill, Radiohead, and Jamiroquai—as well as ads directed by legendary filmmakers ...