This is a wellwritten book by a female pioneer in the american country music genre. Country road tv is your one stop, all things country music youtube channel. 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. 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. 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 shepard new book down through the years marty martel.
July 26, 1921 october 16, 1999 was an american storyteller, humorist, radio and tv personality, writer and actor. Jean shepard obituary hendersonville, tn the times. The heyday and dark nights of radio legend jean shepherd. We celebrate the legacy of country music through by spotlighting the great and co. Includes 12 months of the cfr newspaper with all of the articles and photos for each month. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves country music or anyone who loves reading books about or by celebrities. 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. Because music was such an important part of her life, it was only.
Shepards early sessions were recorded at the capitol recording studio in hollywood, california. Country music hall of fame member jean shepards autobiography. She told billboard that she approached the book in her tell it like it is. 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. Gabriel countrys family reunion collection products. Jean shepard is the author of down through the years 3. 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. Ollie imogene jean shepard november 21, 1933 september 25, 2016 was an american. Born in oklahoma, she grew up in southern california, where hank thompson discovered her. Country music hall of fame member jean shepards autobiography, down through the years took about 15 years to write. Jean shepards autobiography, down through the years, is now. 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.
She was one of ten children, who jean says, were all musically inclined. Sep 25, 2016 jean shepard is the author of down through the years 3. Aug 22, 2018 this is a wellwritten book by a female pioneer in the american country music genre. Shepard is known for many things, among them a strong and. I do want to get you up to date with what is happening with my book. She was inducted into the country music hall of fame in 2011, and published her autobiography, down through the years, in 2014. Jean shepard releases autobiography down through the years. She had 44 charted hits between 1953 and 1978 and has been a member of the grand ole opry for more than 50 years. In 1953 she had her first hit with a dear john letter, a duet with ferlin husky. 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. 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. Find 9780944391068 down through the years by shepard at over 30 bookstores. See all books authored by jean shepherd, including in god we trust. An interview with grand ole opry legend jean shepard.
The original script for pilot episode serenity includes this scene establishment. In her autobiography down through the years, shepard recounted a conversation that she had with hank williams early in her career. In 2005, she became the first female singer to reach 50 years as a grand ole opry member, according to the. 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. He died in october 1999 near his home on sanibel island, florida. 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. Jean shepard biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Isbn 9780944391068 down through the years direct textbook. Country singer who released seventythree hit singles during her long, storied career. 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. Down through the years by jean shepard renae the waitress. All others pay cash, and a christmas story, and more on. Jean shepards husband benny birchfield stabbed in bizarre.
Country music hall of fame member jean shepard is in a reflective mood these. Jean shepard the first woman to celebrate 60 years as an opry member, jean shepard never missed a chance to shake things up. Where can you buy the book down through the years by jean. Jean shepherd would have been 78 years old at the time of death or 94 years old today. He remarked, there aint many women in country music. Dec 21, 2016 in 2014, jeans candid biography, down through the years was published and heavily promoted via rfdtv. It is written in oral history style and gives me a feeling of getting to really know the kind of person jean shepard was. 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. In 2014, shepards autobiography, down through the years, was published. 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.
Down through the years 9780944391068 by jean shepard and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The character, almost always referred to as shepherd book, is a christian of an unknown denomination. Jean shepards husband stabbed, granddaughter dead in incident at late country stars home. Jean shepard s book down through the years is finally available for order. Jean shepard reflects on her life down through the years. 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. Down through the years by jean shepard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Country music hall of fame member jean shepard s autobiography, down through the years took about 15 years to write. I have read the book and i promise you that it is everything you thought she would write and.
In 2014, jeans candid biography, down through the years was published and heavily promoted via rfdtv. For years people told jean shepard she should write a book. Jean shepard obituary hendersonville, tn the timespicayune. She even made numerous guest appearances on shows sponsored by springer mountain farms chickens, one of her backers. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. 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. Jean shepards book down through the years is finally available for order. Country queen jean shepard releases longawaited autobiography. 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. She started playing as a teenager and signed with capitol in 1952. Over the years, weve recorded your favorite artists singing the gospel songs they grew up with.
Meet 6 women who shaped nashvile and history grand ole opry. The best of jean shepard contained all of shepards major hits and significant songs of her career up to that point. Official facebook page of country music hall of fame artist, jean. Ollie imogene shepard better known as jean shepard, is an american honky tonk singersongwriter who was a pioneer for women in country music. Country music hall of famer jean shepard has released her longawaited autobiography down through the years, during this weeks cma music festival. Ollie imogene jean shepard was an american honky tonk singersongwriter who pioneered for women in country music. 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. Ive told in the book are accurate because i was at these places and ive done.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Yes, shepards down through the years holds some insider stories, including. Jun 29, 2014 jean shepard new book down through the years marty martel. Jean shepards husband stabbed, granddaughter dead in. Trailblazer jean shepard, a country music hall of fame member, a member of the grand. 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. Country music hall of famer and grand ole opry star jean shepard took some time from. 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. How does this feel with so many great events happening all at one time.
Matriarch of the grand ole opry and its longeststanding female member, shepard. Armed with a fictitious title and author, along with a vague plot outline, the night people got their hooks in wherever they could. 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. Jean shepard country music hall of fame artist home. Down years by jean shepard abebooks shop for books. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging with free standard. He was a master story teller in the league of mark twain, s. It included songs ranging from sessions dating to may 19, 1953 through may 9, 1961. 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. Sep 25, 2016 country music hall of famer jean shepard dead at 82. Country music hall of famer jean shepard dead at 82. 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.
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 shepard new book down through the years whisnews21. Countrys family reunion gospel classics as many of you know, the word gospel means good news. Shepard had been in declining health for some time and entered hospice care last week. Sadly, as her illness progressed, she appeared less and less. 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.
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