Jean Shepard

Jean Shepard (born Ollie Imogene Shepard: November 21, 1933 – September 25, 2016) was an American honky-tonk singer who is often acknowledged as a pioneer for women in country music. Shepard released a total of 73 singles to the Hot Country Songs chart, one of which reached the number-one spot. She recorded a total of 24 studio albums between 1956 and 1981, and became a member of the Grand Ole Opr… More