Shirley Collie Nelson was born on March 16, 1931, in Chillicothe, Missouri, U.S. She was originally born Shirley Angela Simpson.
Shirley is also known as Shirley Caddell. She was American.
Shirley was a country musician and rockabilly singer. She was also a yodeler, guitarist and songwriter.
Shirley’s music career began when she was a child. She made a guest appearance on KFEQ-AM in St. Joseph, Missouri.
In 1956, under her Jubilee stage name, Shirley Caddell, she released her first singles. She also made a guest appearance on The Eddy Arnold Show.
In 1963, Shirley got married to Nelson in Las Vegas. The couple wrote Nelson’s “Little Things“.
She also wrote his singles “I Hope So” and “Once More with Feeling”.Nelson died after a long illness in Springfield, Missouri on January 27, 2010.
Shirley was 78 years old. She was interred at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Springfield.
Shirley Nelson was survived by her husband, Ed Melton, and a sister, Mary Lou Ritchie.
Who is Shirley Nelson?
Shirley Nelson was a country musician, guitarist and songwriter. She was also a rockabilly singer and yodeler.
Shirley Nelson was the wife of country star, Willie Nelson.
Who sang willingly with Willie Nelson?
Shirley Nelson sang the song “Willingly” with Willie Nelson.