Jean Shepard 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.
The discography of American country singer Jean Shepard contains 29 studio albums, 12 compilation albums, two live albums, 1 box set album, 72 lead and collaborative singles, four promotional singles, two other charted songs and nine album appearances. Her first singles were released by Capitol Records in 1953, beginning with "Crying Steel Guitar Waltz". Her next two releases featured vocals by Shepard and a recitation by Ferlin Husky. The first was "A Dear John Letter", Shepard's only number one single on the US Hot Country Songs chart. It also reached number four on the US pop chart and number three in Australia. The second was "Forgive Me, John", which reached the US country top five, the US pop top 30 and the Australia top 20. In 1955, her solo singles "A Satisfied Mind" and "Beautiful Lies" both reached number four on the US Hot Country Songs chart. Their B-sides also charted on the US country chart: "Take Possession" and "I Thought of You". The latter peaked in the US country top ten.
All in Love is a studio album by American singer Marie Osmond. It was released by Capitol Records and Curb Records in July 1988. The album featured a total of ten tracks that were cut with a country pop production. Among its tracks was a duet with Paul Davis called "Sweet Life". The track was among three charting singles included on All in Love. The additional singles were "Without a Trace" and "I'm in Love and He's in Dallas". All in Love made the top 40 of the US country chart and was given mixed reviews from critics.
"Slippin' Away" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Bill Anderson and was originally recorded by American country singer Jean Shepard. Inspired to write the song while watching an old film, Shepard chose to the song to record and it was released as her first single for the United Artists label in 1973. It became her first top ten US country song in several years and was issued on an album of the same name.
"The Tip of My Fingers", also titled "The Tips of My Fingers", is a song written and originally recorded by American country music singer Bill Anderson. First included on his 1962 album Bill Anderson Sings Country Heart Songs, the song was a Top Ten country single for him in 1960.
"Then He Touched Me" is a song originally recorded by American country singer Jean Shepard. Written by George Richey and Norro Wilson, it reached the top ten of the US country chart and was nominated by the Grammy Awards. It was Shepard's ninth top ten single in her career and was included on her 1970 album A Woman's Hand.
"At the Time" is a song written by Bill Anderson that was recorded by American country singer Jean Shepard. Released as a single by United Artists Records, it reached the top 20 of the US country chart in 1974. It was the second single written by Anderson that Shepard recorded. It was given positive reviews from magazines and books following its release.
"I'll Do Anything It Takes (To Stay with You)" is a single by American country music artist Jean Shepard written by Curly Putman, Larry Butler and Jan Crutchfield. Released in May 1974, it was the second single from the album I'll Do Anything It Takes. The song reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and was given reviews by publications in the years that followed.
"Poor Sweet Baby" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Bill Anderson that was originally recorded by American country singer Jean Shepard. Released as a single by United Artists Records in 1974, it reached the top 20 of the US and Canadian country charts in early 1975. It would serve as the title track to Shepard's 1975 studio album Poor Sweet Baby...And Ten More Bill Anderson Songs.
Live from London is a live album by American country singer-songwriter Bill Anderson. It was released in October 1975 via MCA Records and was produced by Peter Robinson. The record was Anderson's first live album and included over ten tracks. It was recorded in the United Kingdom and was released in the country as well. Anderson would record several more live projects during the course of his music career.
Simple Little Words is a studio album by American Christian and country artist Cristy Lane. It was released in September 1979 via United Artists Records and LS Records. It contained ten tracks. It was the fourth studio effort of Lane's music career and her first with the United Artists label. Simple Little Words produced three singles that became hits on the North American country charts. The album received a positive review following its release.
Wanda Jackson Sings Country Songs is a studio album by American recording artist Wanda Jackson. It was released in December 1965 via Capitol Records and contained 12 tracks. The album was Jackson's eighth studio record of her career and consisted of traditional country songs. Seven of these songs were released as singles between 1961 and 1965. Both "Slippin'" and "The Violet and the Rose" reached charting positions on the American country songs survey. The album received a positive review following its original release.
Lonely Hearts Club is a studio album by American country artist Billie Jo Spears. It was released in February 1978 via United Artists Records and contained 11 tracks. The album featured mostly new recordings, which included three singles: the title track, "I've Got to Go" "'57 Chevrolet". All three recordings reached the top 20 of the American country chart, while also reaching top positions in Canada. The album itself reached the American country albums chart. Lonely Hearts Club was met with positive reviews from critics.
A Woman's Hand is a studio album by American country singer Jean Shepard. It was released in September 1970 by Capitol Records and was her sixteenth studio album. The collection of ten tracks featured a series of cover tunes by male country artists. Some of the songs were new material. Among them were its three singles: "Then He Touched Me", "I Want You Free" and the title track. Of the three, "Then He Touched Me" was its highest-charting, reaching the top ten on the US country chart. A Woman's Hand was reviewed positively by both Billboard and Cash Box magazines.
"Come on Phone" is a song originally recorded by American country singer Jean Shepard. Released as a single in 1973, it reached the top 40 of the US and Canadian country songs charts. It was the second single spawned from her 1973 album Slippin' Away. It received positive reviews from music magazines following its release.
Slippin' Away is a studio album by American country singer Jean Shepard. It was released by United Artists Records in September 1973 and was her twentieth studio album. The album was named for Shepard's top five US and Canadian country single of the same name. The album itself was Shepard's first for United Artists after many years with Capitol Records. It received a positive response from both Billboard and Record World magazines.
I'll Do Anything It Takes is a studio album by American country singer Jean Shepard. It was released in July 1974 by United Artists Records and was her twenty first studio album. The album was a collection of 11 tracks, which featured subjects about romance and devotion. It was reviewed by various music publications following its release, including AllMusic, which rated it three out of five stars. Two singles were included on the album that reached the US country songs top 20: the title track and "At the Time".
"Another Neon Night" is a song written by Carolyn Sue Howard and Joanne Spain that was originally recorded by American country singer Jean Shepard. It was released as the second single from her studio album I'm a Believer, reaching country chart positions in both the US and Canada. Describing a one-night-stand, the song has been described as being one of Shepard's best tracks and one of her favorite recordings as well.
I'm a Believer is a studio album by American country singer Jean Shepard. It was released by United Artists Records in November 1975 and was her twenty third studio recording. The album was a collection of ten tracks that mixed new songs with cover material. Among its new selections were two singles: the title track and "Another Neon Night". Both made the US country chart in 1975. The album was give positive reviews from music publications following its release.
Mercy, Ain't Love Good is a studio album by American country singer Jean Shepard. It was released in August 1976 by United Artists Records and was her twenty fourth studio album. The project contained a total of ten tracks, including two singles for which the album's name was derived from: "Mercy" and "Ain't Love Good". Both reached the US country chart as did the album itself. The album was Shepard's final for the United Artists label.
