In 2014, shepards autobiography, down through the years, was published. Congratulations on being inducted into the oklahoma country music hall of fame in november, also celebrating your 77 th birthday you told me your age, your 42 years of marriage to benny, and for being the longest and continuous member of the grand ole opry, with 55 years of seniority. She was inducted into the country music hall of fame in 2011, and published her autobiography, down through the years, in 2014. Includes 12 months of the cfr newspaper with all of the articles and photos for each month. Country music hall of famer and grand ole opry star jean shepard took some time from. Shepard is known for many things, among them a strong and. The heyday and dark nights of radio legend jean shepherd.
Countless millions of fans all over the world, agree, the jean shepard show is a must see show, be it on the grand ole opry, in concert with a symphony, or a fair in your hometown. Jun 19, 2014 jean shepards autobiography, down through the years, is now in book stores and offers details of her personal and professional life in what. Trailblazer jean shepard, a country music hall of fame member, a member of the grand. Jean shepard obituary hendersonville, tn the times. Country music hall of famer jean shepard will be releasing down through the years this week just in time for cma music festival shepard will roll out the 224page hardback at a special book signing while supplies last at the country music hall of fame and museum this friday, june 6 from 1 2 p. I have met this awesome lady several times over the years and i can say that, not only s jean shepard a country music legend but also, jean was one.
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. Country music hall of famer jean shepard dead at 82. Yes, shepards down through the years holds some insider stories, including. If you know jean shepherds name, its probably in connection with the nowclassic film a christmas story, which is based on a couple of stories in his book in god we trust. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging with free standard. We celebrate the legacy of country music through by spotlighting the great and co. Country music hall of fame member jean shepard s autobiography took about 15 years to write, and its an honest collection of her career and life. The husband of the late jean shepard is recovering in the hospital sunday evening after being stabbed at the home he shared with the country legend in hendersonville, tennessee. 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. Born in oklahoma, she grew up in southern california, where hank thompson discovered her. Jean shepard reflects on her life down through the years. He remarked, there aint many women in country music.
Jean shepard is the author of down through the years 3. Jean shepards book down through the years is finally available for order. Over the years, weve recorded your favorite artists singing the gospel songs they grew up with. Country road tv is your one stop, all things country music youtube channel. 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. 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. She told billboard that she approached the book in her tell it like it is. 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 trivia.
All others pay cash, and a christmas story, and more on. How does this feel with so many great events happening all at one time. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves country music or anyone who loves reading books about or by celebrities. 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. Sadly, as her illness progressed, she appeared less and less. In 2005, she became the first female singer to reach 50 years as. Aug 22, 2018 this is a wellwritten book by a female pioneer in the american country music genre. For years people told jean shepard she should write a book then she told them she was working on one. Jean shepard s book down through the years is finally available for order. Jean shepards husband stabbed, granddaughter dead in. Jean shepards autobiography, down through the years, is now.
Jean shepard new book down through the years marty martel. 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. Country singer who released seventythree hit singles during her long, storied career. For many years a cult radio and cabaret personality in new york city, jean shepherd was the creator of the popular film a christmas story, which is based in part on this book and has become a holiday tradition on the. Ollie imogene jean shepard was an american honky tonk singersongwriter who pioneered for women in country music. 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. In 2005, she became the first female singer to reach 50 years as a grand ole opry member, according to the. After her hitmaking days were done, shepard recorded much less frequently, but she continued to perform at the grand ole opry and also toured, particularly in the u. Isbn 9780944391068 down through the years direct textbook. 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. She started playing as a teenager and signed with capitol in 1952. He died in october 1999 near his home on sanibel island, florida. Jean shepherd was born on july 26, 1921 and died on october 16, 1999.
Country music hall of famer jean shepard has released her longawaited autobiography down through the years, during this weeks cma music festival. It is written in oral history style and gives me a feeling of getting to really know the kind of person jean shepard was. It included songs ranging from sessions dating to may 19, 1953 through may 9, 1961. Country music hall of fame member jean shepards autobiography, down through the years took about 15 years to write. Apr 15, 2020 jean shepard the first woman to celebrate 60 years as an opry member, jean shepard never missed a chance to shake things up. Meet 6 women who shaped nashvile and history grand ole opry. Where can you buy the book down through the years by jean.
Jean shepard country music hall of fame artist home. Jean shepard new book down through the years whisnews21. Sep 25, 2016 i have met this awesome lady several times over the years and i can say that, not only s jean shepard a country music legend but also, jean was one awesome, lady with a lot of humor, love, and one. Jean shepherd would have been 78 years old at the time of death or 94 years old today. Down through the years by jean shepard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Down through the years 9780944391068 by jean shepard and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Jean shepard obituary hendersonville, tn the timespicayune. He was a master story teller in the league of mark twain, s. She had 44 charted hits between 1953 and 1978 and has been a member of the grand ole opry for more than 50 years. Jean shepard the first woman to celebrate 60 years as an opry member, jean shepard never missed a chance to shake things up. Country queen jean shepard releases longawaited autobiography. She even made numerous guest appearances on shows sponsored by springer mountain farms chickens, one of her backers. Jean shepherd books list of books by author jean shepherd.
In 1953 she had her first hit with a dear john letter, a duet with ferlin husky. Jean shepherd would like america to know two things about him. Find 9780944391068 down through the years by shepard at over 30 bookstores. Ollie imogene jean shepard november 21, 1933 september 25, 2016 was an american. Down years by jean shepard abebooks passion for books. The original script for pilot episode serenity includes this scene establishment.
Down through the years by jean shepard renae the waitress. Down years by jean shepard abebooks shop for books. The best of jean shepard contained all of shepards major hits and significant songs of her career up to that point. Sep 25, 2016 after her hitmaking days were done, shepard recorded much less frequently, but she continued to perform at the grand ole opry and also toured, particularly in the u. Jun 05, 2014 country music hall of famer jean shepard has released her longawaited autobiography down through the years, during this weeks cma music festival. She was one of ten children, who jean says, were all musically inclined. Official facebook page of country music hall of fame artist, jean. The heyday and dark nights of radio legend jean shepherd time. Because music was such an important part of her life, it was only. In her autobiography down through the years, shepard recounted a conversation that she had with hank williams early in her career. 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.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Country music hall of fame member jean shepards autobiography took about 15 years to write, and its an honest collection of her career and life. From her beginning years as a teenager and signed with capitol records, to her numberous hits on the billboard charts, her concert tours, married life, to her years at the grand ole opry. Ollie imogene shepard better known as jean shepard, is an american honky tonk singersongwriter who was a pioneer for women in country music. Dec 21, 2016 in 2014, jeans candid biography, down through the years was published and heavily promoted via rfdtv. This is a wellwritten book by a female pioneer in the american country music genre. Jun 29, 2014 jean shepard new book down through the years marty martel. Country music hall of fame member jean shepard s autobiography. See all books authored by jean shepherd, including in god we trust. I do want to get you up to date with what is happening with my book.
For years people told jean shepard she should write a book. Armed with a fictitious title and author, along with a vague plot outline, the night people got their hooks in wherever they could. The character, almost always referred to as shepherd book, is a christian of an unknown denomination. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Jean shepard biography, birth date, birth place and pictures.
Ive told in the book are accurate because i was at these places and ive done. For many years a cult radio and cabaret personality in new york city, jean shepherd was the creator of the popular film a christmas story, which is based in part on this book and has become a holiday tradition on the turner network. Shepard had been in declining health for some time and entered hospice care last week. Shepards early sessions were recorded at the capitol recording studio in hollywood, california. Overnight woram radio show host jean shepherd asked his listeners the night people to go into bookstores and ask for a book that didnt exist. In 2014, jeans candid biography, down through the years was published and heavily promoted via rfdtv.
Sep 25, 2016 jean shepard is the author of down through the years 3. I have read the book and i promise you that it is everything you thought she would write and. Jean shepards husband benny birchfield stabbed in bizarre. Country music hall of fame member jean shepard is in a reflective mood these. Jean shepards husband stabbed, granddaughter dead in incident at late country stars home. An interview with grand ole opry legend jean shepard. Jean shepard biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Sep 25, 2016 country music hall of famer jean shepard dead at 82. July 26, 1921 october 16, 1999 was an american storyteller, humorist, radio and tv personality, writer and actor. Gabriel countrys family reunion collection products. Country music hall of fame member jean shepard s autobiography, down through the years took about 15 years to write. Country music hall of fame member jean shepards autobiography. Countrys family reunion gospel classics as many of you know, the word gospel means good news. Matriarch of the grand ole opry and its longeststanding female member, shepard.
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