Jean Shepard
American singer (1933–2016)
Ollie Imogene "Jean" Shepard (November 21, 1933 – September 25, 2016) was an American honky-tonk singer-songwriter. Shepard released a total of 73 singles to the Hot Country Songs chart. She recorded a total of 24 studio albums between 1956 and 1981, and became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1955.[1]
Jean Shepard | |
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 Jean Shepard in June 2006 (Sister Sisters photography) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ollie Imogene Shepard |
| Born | November 21, 1933 Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | September 25, 2016 (aged 82) Hendersonville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Country, honky tonk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1952–2015 |
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References
change- ↑ Grand Ole Opry.com. Grand Ole Opry members – Jean Shepard retrieved June 20, 2008.Archived 11 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine
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