A man appearing to be jean shepards 79yearold husband was hurt at the tennessee home. The heyday and dark nights of radio legend jean shepherd time. When you listen to him simply talk especially in his latter shows, working he said without a script but some of the shows in the planning for several weeks, you learn why he developed such a cult following. She recorded a total of 24 studio albums between 195681, and became a member of the grand ole opry in 1955. She was born november 21, 1933, in pauls valley, oklahoma. Enjoy this special facebook live reair of larrys country diner. Jean shepard born ollie imogene shepard was an american honky tonk singer songwriter. Jean shepard biography, age, husband, children, net worth and. Funeral home services for jean are being provided by hendersonville funeral home. Police are investigating exactly what led to two people being killed and one man stabbed at the home of the late country music hall of fame artist jean shepard hendersonville police det. Jean shepherd has 30 books on goodreads with 18753 ratings.
Of these, 20 inductions include women 17 of those being solo performers. Jean shepard reflects on her life down through the years. She had her first top ten hit in 1953, and her last almost exactly 20 years later. At we believe that every life has a story that deserves to be told and preserved is the online source for current local and national obituary news and a supportive community where friends and family can come together during times of loss and grieving to honor the memories of their loved ones with lasting personal tributes.
Jean shepard, a female country voice with muscle and ambition. In 1953 she had her first hit with a dear john letter, a duet with ferlin husky. The first generation family was honored to spend time with jean during the recording sessions for her 1981 cd. For years people told jean shepard she should write a book. She was married to benny howard birchfield, archie leon summers and harold hawkshaw hawkins. Jean shepard s book down through the years is finally available for order. Jean shepard biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Official facebook page of country music hall of fame artist, jean. Jean shepard greatest hits best jean shepard songs. She started playing as a teenager and signed with capitol in 1952.
In the 1950s, selfsupporting female country artists were rare. Ollie imogene shepard november 21, 1933 september 25, 2016, better known as jean shepard, was an american honky tonk singersongwriter who pioneered for women in country music. And he inscribed it, to jean shepherd, who wrote the book. She died on september 25, 2016 in nashville, tennessee, usa. Trailblazer jean shepard, a country music hall of fame member, a member of the grand ole opry for more than 60 years and one of traditional country musics greatest, feistiest advocates, died sunday at the age of 82. She had her first top ten hit in 1953, and her last almost. Jean shepard elmer williams country music hall of fame grand ole opry star jean shepard died sept. Responding to a jean shepherdcountry music reference, a correspondent, tricky springs, on the facebook group. Roy rogers is unique in that he was inducted twice. Shepard hee haw salutes tracy city tn country music artists, country singers, hee haw show. Watch every larrys country diner show we have ever made or ever will make on countryroad.
July 26, 1921 october 16, 1999 was an american storyteller, humorist, radio and tv personality, writer and actor. Jean shepard, a mainstay of the grand ole opry whose feisty honkytonk songs of the 1950s and 60s paved the way for the brash, assertive. Jean shepard born november 21, 1933, pauls valley, oklahoma, usa died september 25, 2016 was an american country and honky tonk singersongwriter. Jean shepard releases autobiography down through the years.
There is one i wanted to tell about mel tillis and porter wagoner, she says. Country music hall of fame member jean shepard s autobiography, down through the years took about 15 years to write. Please watch larrys country diner on rfd for information on where to order my book. She was a bass player in the band melody ranch girls when she was a teenager in 1948 and, after being discovered by hank thompson, she signed to capitol records in 1952. Jean shepards autobiography, down through the years, is now. With a career that spanned decades, shepherd is known for the film a christmas story 1983, which he narrated and coscripted, based on his own semiautobiographical stories. Follow jean shepherd and explore their bibliography from s jean shepherd author page. See all books authored by jean shepherd, including in god we trust. Neither a girl singer with a malefronted band nor part of a husbandwife team, shepard was among the first women in country music to front her own tour. Jan howard and jean shepard, two legends of country music. Jean shepard country music hall of fame artist home facebook. Shes one of those people who opened doors, opry announcer and wsm dj eddie stubbs said in late 2015. Dec 18, 2016 new details have emerged in a hendersonville attack early saturday morning in which two people were found dead, and the husband of the late country music trailblazer jean shepard appears to. If you polled 1,000 people on the street, 500 would think im a lady country and western singer, 500 might know exactly who i am.
Country music jean shepard biography ken burns pbs. Shepard had been in declining health for some time and entered hospice care last week. Is their a book by singer jean shepherd available anywhere. Jean shepard country music videos on youtube and vevo, these are the most relevant videos found on the music category on youtube for jean shepard, hear country music songs related to jean shepard. She had 44 charted hits between 1953 and 1978 and has been a member of the grand ole opry for more than 50 years. Laughs what motivates me is to do the best that i can do to keep country music country. I have read the book and i promise you that it is everything you thought she would write and. The late gentleman jim reeves was often quoted, when he said, all the girl singers should sound like jean shepard. Travis sanders who murdered jean shepards granddaughter.
Find jean shepard discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. No need to be nervous, at least until the next book. Jean often sang hardhitting songs about relationships which would have feminists cheering her on as kitty also did, most famously with it wasnt god who. Sep 25, 2016 country music has lost one of itsa colorful characters and beloved performers with the passing of grand ole opry star jean shepard, who passed away sunday morning sept. Cheap jean shepard book down through the years prices. Dec 21, 2016 prosecutors say country star jean shepards 79yearold widower will not be charged with shooting and killing the boyfriend, 21, who stabbed his granddaughter to death in his basement. Shepard will roll out the 224page hardback at a special booksigning while supplies last at the country music hall of fame and museum this. Dec 19, 2016 country star jean shepards granddaughter, 18, and her boyfriend are found dead at the home of the singer s 79yearold widower the granddaughter of country great jean shepard was murdered. Clawfingered satanist who murdered country great jean shepard s teenage granddaughter boasted he had killed before travis sanders murdered icie sloanhawkins at her late grandmothers.
Today is one of the hardest days of my life, announced son harold. Country music is a dying art but its almost a goal to keep doing what im doing. Country singer who released seventythree hit singles during her long, storied career. I know that i have given you several dates before, but i talked with the publisher last friday and they assured me that the book would be available by april 15th. A man appearing to be jean shepards 79yearold husband was hurt at. Jean shepard is still a breath of fresh air, which keeps alive the true meaning and value of traditional country music. Jean shepard became one of the most successful artists in country music.
Jean shepard new book down through the years marty martel. Go to and type in any book you like from jean shepard. Country music hall of fame member jean shepards autobiography, down through the years took about 15 years to write. Neither a girl singer with a malefronted band nor part of a husbandwife team, shepard was among the first women in country music to front her own tour and. In between, she cut one great record after another, mostly on capitol. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves country music or anyone who loves reading books about or by celebrities. Jean shepards book down through the years is finally available for order. Trailblazer jean shepard, a country music hall of fame member, a member of the grand ole opry for more than 60 years and one of traditional.
Down through the years by jean shepard 2014, hardcover. Jean shepard s autobiography, down through the years, is now in book stores and offers details of her personal and professional life in what she describes as the golden age of country music. A week before she had en tered hospice for roundtheclock care. Jean shepard passed away on september 25, 2016 at the age of 82. Jean spent most of her formative years in visalia, ca, near bakersfield. Oct 10, 2019 ive posted an essay on shep and country musics jean shepard, and ive posted a sillyyetserious essay. Sep 25, 2016 grand ole opry star jean shepard died sept. Larry black, of larrys country diner and country family reunion, is going to be in charge of the promotion and distribution of my book. Country queen jean shepard releases longawaited autobiography. Dec 23, 2016 jean shepard greatest hits best jean shepard songs playlist ollie imogene jean shepard november 21, 1933 september 25, 2016 was an american honky tonk singersongwriter who pioneered for. Shepard released a total of 73 singles to the hot country songs chart, one of which reached the no.
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Larry black, of larrys country diner and country family reunion, is going to be in charge. Jun 11, 2001 the voice is that of jean shepherd, the beloved humorist who died in 1999 but lives on through the tapes of his radio show that are traded and sold on the net, three collections of wondrous short stories that seem to stray randomly in and out of print, and the thoroughly american saga of a kids yuletide obsession, a christmas story, which. Jean shepard greatest hits best jean shepard songs playlist ollie imogene jean shepard november 21, 1933 september 25, 2016 was an american honky tonk singer songwriter who pioneered for. Country star jean shepards granddaughter murdered and her. Country music hall of famer jean shepard dead at 82. Apr 11, 2020 jean shepard born ollie imogene shepard was an american honky tonk singersongwriter. This is a wellwritten book by a female pioneer in the american country music genre. Jean shepard was born on november 21, 1933 in pauls valley, oklahoma, usa as ollie imogene shepard. Women who rose to stardom on the west coast rather than through the grand ole opry were rarer. Shepard released a total of 73 singles to the hot country songs chart, one of. Jean shepard to unveil new book friday at country music. In this brand new series, countrys family reunion artists were asked to attend a special taping and invite someone special to join the circle, musicians who they believe will help carry on the same message of faith, family, real life and real stories through the music. Nashville country music lost one of its sauciest song stylists, when jean shepard, 82, slipped away sept. She had 73 songs hit the country charts including a no.
Is there anything that youd like to say to your fans. Jun 29, 2014 jean shepard new book down through the years marty martel. Beautiful lies jean shepard sheet music, music books. Digital download by porter wagoner and jean shepard. See more ideas about country music, music and country songs. This is a list of the 9 inductees to the country music hall of fame and museum, as of 2019, counting groups as a single inductee. Grand ole opry legend and member of the country music hall of fame, jean shepard, now has her first book and is now available for purchase. Jean shepherd books list of books by author jean shepherd. Ollie imogene jean shepard was an american honky tonk singersongwriter who pioneered for women in country music.
Jean shepard, whose pure honkytonk voice and consistently vibrant recordings with their tales of romantic entanglements made her one of the most important country artists of the last half of the. Report this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Sep 26, 2016 jean shepard, a grand ole opry singer who had a long recording career and helped influence other women in country music, including loretta lynn, died sept. New details have emerged in a hendersonville attack early saturday morning in which two people were found dead, and the husband of the late country music trailblazer jean shepard appears to. Granddaughter of country star jean shepard murdered, singer s husband shoots attacker. Jean shepard joins country music hall of fame she begins the book on a nostalgic note, talking about her growing up years in oklahoma and then california with her parents, brothers and sisters. Jean shepherdcountry musicdont get above your raisin. Few country singers let alone female country singers of the 20th century produced a large body of work as enduring as jean shepard s. Admired by her peers and emulated by countless upandcoming female country music singers, jean shepard continues to be a. A popular american country singer, featuring regularly on the country charts. During this period, jean was often overshadowed by two other country queens, kitty and patsy, but jean played an important role in gaining recognition for female singers of country music.
Sounded like jean was talking to me not like i was reading a book. List of country music hall of fame inductees wikipedia. Shepard is known for many things, among them a strong and emotional singing voice, a 62year career as a country music singing star, a place in the country music hall of fame, a. Ollie imogene shepard better known as jean shepard, is an american honky tonk singersongwriter who was a pioneer for women in country music. Jean shepard to unveil new book friday at country music hall of fame. We use cookies to enhance the security, performance, functionality and for analytical and promotional activities. Jean shepard from the 1966 grand ole opry picture history. Jean shepard biography, age, husband, children, net worth. Mar 09, 20 jean shepard, whose pure honkytonk voice and consistently vibrant recordings with their tales of romantic entanglements made her one of the most important country artists of the last half of the. Country star jean shepard s granddaughter, 18, and her boyfriend are found dead at the home of the singer s 79yearold widower the granddaughter of country great jean shepard was murdered. Country music hall of famer and grand ole opry star jean shepard took some time from her schedule to reflect on her country career and she chatted about her forthcoming book. Jean shepard new book down through the years whisnews21. All others pay cash, and a christmas story, and more on. It is written in oral history style and gives me a feeling of getting to really know the kind of person jean shepard was.
Shepard, a country music hall of fame member and member of grand old opry for more than 60 years, got her start in the 1950s and emerged as a pioneer for women in country music. Jean shepherd was, and its probably trite to say it again, a modern day mark twain. Country music hall of famer jean shepard has released her longawaited autobiography down through the years, during this weeks cma music festival. Jean shepard greatest hits best jean shepard songs playlist. Prosecutors will not charge country star jean shepards. Hall of famer jean shepard remembered nova books nashville. Jean shepards husband stabbed, granddaughter dead in. Jean shepard slippin away november 21, 1933 september. Sep 25, 2016 country music hall of famer jean shepard dead at 82. Jean shepherd s most popular book is a christmas story. Jean shepard from the 1966 grand ole opry picture history book.