TG Sheppard

TG Sheppard has always had an unstoppable passion for music. This passion along with 21 number one hits and
being ranked among the top 100 country artists of all time has made him one of the most popular live performers on
tour today. It’s only natural with a show chock full of chart topping hits like “Last Cheaters Waltz”,”I Loved ‘Em
Everyone”,”Do You Wanna Go To Heaven”, and “Party Time” that TG has developed a reputation as a solid
performer who delivers exactly what audiences want. All this and more combined with a steadfast dedication to
entertainment has truly made him one of the great Legends in country music.
T.G. knew early in his life that music was more than a hobby. He left his home in Humboldt, Tennessee, at the age
of 15, journeying to Memphis to begin his career in earnest. Working in various bands, he began to develop his
stage skills, learning how to put his own touch on the myriad of songs required to survive on the club and party
circuit. Using the name Brian Stacy, he released his first record, “High School Days”, which caused a few ripples on
the pop charts in 1966. The resulting acclaim brought him gigs as an opening act for some of the biggest acts in
America, including The Animals, Jan & Dean and The Beach Boys.
The fledgling star veered off his musical course in 1965, reverting to his given name of Bill Browder and getting into
the record promotion business. In a short time his passion for music, now redirected to furthering the careers of
others, made him one of the industry’s most successful record promoters.
In 1974, T.G. found a song that would change his life forever. His astute ability to pick a hit song and promote it had
paid off for numerous artists, yet T.G. kept thinking of his own musical aspirations. He knew Bobby David’s
composition “Devil In The Bottle” was destined to be a hit, yet had no success in pitching the tune. After being
turned down by eight record labels in 18 months, T.G. decided to cut the song himself. Heading to Nashville, he
was signed to Motown, the mammoth R&B label that was trying to establish a presence in country music.
When he released “Devil In The Bottle” as T.G. Sheppard by night, he soon realized which of the two jobs would
get his undivided attention. While promoting records for RCA, T.G. formed a close personal and professional
relationship with Elvis Presley. The legendary performer appreciated T.G.’s unique style and personality. As a
token of their friendship, Elvis gave T.G. his first tour bus in 1976, helping to provide him with the confidence to give
up the promotion business and hit the road full time. During his first year on the road he scored numerous hits with
the Motown imprints of Melodyland and Hitsville, including “Trying To Beat The Morning Home” and “When Can We
Do This Again”.
Named “Best New Male Artist” in 1976 by CASH BOX, T.G. signed with Warner Bros. when Motown decided to get
out of country music. His career then skyrocketed as he scored 14 consecutive number one songs, including such
classics as “Only One You”, “Party Time”, and “War Is Hell (On The Homefront)”. In 1982, following this impressive
“debut”, T.G. was honored as Music City News “Most Promising Male Vocalist”.
His sound – a smooth fusion of R&B rhythms, pop arrangements and solid country songwriting – was a blueprint for
country music in the late 1970s and early 1980s. During this period, his style rarely changed, and fans came to rely
on his substantial recordings of well crafted, slickly produced country-pop rhythms, highlighted by his evocative
vocals.
The “promise” of T.G.’s early career continued into the 1980s, as he racked up one hit after another. His duet with
Karen Brooks, “Faking Love”, scored yet another number one, and “Make My Day”, a duet with Clint Eastwood
featured in the feature film “Sudden Impact” crossed over onto the pop charts.
In 1985, T.G. signed with Columbia Records, where he again found himself at the top of the charts with songs like
“Fooled Around And Fell In Love”, “Strong Heart”, and “One For The Money”. During his Columbia days, he worked
with renowned producers Rick Hall and Bob Montgomery to create four more albums to add to his repertoire.
By 1990, country music traditionalists had changed the course of the format, and T.G. found himself wondering how
he fit the new mold. He chose to withdraw from recording at this time and instead concentrated on his live
performances, touching audiences night after night with his tried-and-true repertoire of hits, delivered with non-stop
energy and the same excitement he felt as a teen.
He also made a name for himself as an astute businessman. In 1988, he opened his private residence in the Great
Smoky Mountains as a bed and breakfast. The 160-year-old log home, built high atop Moon Mountain, was an
instant success and is still a popular tourist destination, although T.G. no longer owns the property.
The popular performer, who learned firsthand the kind of entertainment experience fans craved, was one of the
original investors in the highly popular chain of country nightclubs, Guitars & Cadillac’s. The clubs, located
throughout the Midwest, serve as showcase venues for many emerging country singers as well as some of the
format’s biggest stars.

T.G. also served as the national spokesperson for the Folgers’ NASCAR racing team for eight years. During a six-
year span, he served as host/performer on “Folgers’ Wakin’ Up Country Tour”, which headlined throughout North

America.
In 1995, he took a two-year hiatus from the road to perform exclusively for eight months a year at T.G. Sheppard’s
Theater In The Smokies, a state-of-the-art theater in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. For the first time in
his musical career, he enjoyed the luxury of going home every night after a show. But the wanderlust of a road
musician was inescapable, as he returned to the road in 1997.
Charity work is a crucial part of T.G.’s career. Throughout the year, he works with many of the nation’s top
charitable organizations such as Cerebral Palsy, Inc; St. Jude Children’s Hospital; The Alzheimer’s Association;
The United Way; and ChildHelp USA.
T.G.’s first commercial album in over 13 years “Legendary Friends & Country Duets” has just been released. It is a
duet CD with some of music’s biggest icons including Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Jerry Lee
Lewis, Conway Twitty, Kelly Lang, Ricky Skaggs, The Oak Ridge Boys, Englebert Humperdink, Lorrie Morgan,
Crystal Gayle, Delbert McClinton, The Whites, Mickey Gilley, Steve Cropper, Jimmy Fortune, and Wayne Jackson
and the Memphis Horns. T.G. states that this is the music he is the most proud of. A 90 minute motion picture
length DVD was also filmed as the sessions were recorded and has won the top award for best music documentary
at the Tele Awards in Los Angeles, CA.
T.G. Sheppard’s ardor for life and unceasing energy allow him to fulfill his unrelenting passion for music. His brand
new album, “Midnight In Memphis”, available everywhere on September 20, 2019 is the latest means by which he
shares that passion with the rest of us.