| Birth Day | November 21, 1933 |
| Birth Place | Pauls Valley, OK |
| Age | 87 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Sep 25, 2016 (age 82) |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Jean Shepard, a renowned country singer hailing from Oklahoma, is reported to have an estimated net worth of $18 million in 2024. Throughout her illustrious career, Shepard has captivated audiences with her powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, establishing herself as an icon in the country music genre. Known for her classic hits and distinctive voice, Shepard has garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success, cementing her status as one of the most influential figures in country music. With an impressive net worth, her legacy is sure to endure for generations to come.
Country singer who released seventy-three hit singles during her long, storied 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.
She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2011.
She was married to fellow country singer Hawkshaw Hawkins for three years before he died in a 1963 plane crash with Patsy Cline and Cowboy Copas. Together Shepard and Hawkins had two sons, the second with whom she was pregnant at the time of the crash. She later married Benny Birchfield.
She recorded a 1953 duet with Ferlin Husky called "A Dear John Letter" and it became the first post-World War II record by a female country Artist that sold more than a million copies.
