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Jean Shepard

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Born in:Pauls Valley, Oklahoma,
United States of America
Year of Birth:1933
Year of death:2016

Biography

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Ollie Imogene "Jean" Shepard (November 21, 1933 – September 25, 2016), was an American country singer who was considered by many writers and authors to be one of the genre's first significant female artists. Her early successes during the 1950s decade were said to influence the future careers of Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette.
Shepard was born in Oklahoma but raised in California alongside her nine siblings. Having a musical upbringing, she formed an all-female country music band... more

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  • Ollie Imogene Shepard
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