Tag: Country Music Hall of Fame

Jean Shepard, a spunky honky tonk singer who paved the way for many country artists died on Sunday September, 25th at the age of 82 in Gallatin, TN. Shepard was a frequent performer at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry thought the 50’s and 60’s she was even known as “The Grand Lady of the Grand Ole Opry.” Shepard paved thew way for many female vocalists to come including Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette. The Opry singer joined the cast of The Grand Ole Opry in 1955 and chose to tour independently rather than in a group. This action proved her...