At a time when most of her contemporaries were heading down the country-pop route, Jean Shepard was one of the few female honky tonk singers to stay true to the genre in the '50s and '60s. The definitive Honky Tonk Heroine: Classic Capitol Recordings, 1952-1962 is a terrific anthology of her peak years. Most of her biggest hits are included, as are a handful of rarities that should delight casual fans as much as dedicated fans. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
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At a time when most of her contemporaries were heading down the country-pop route, Jean Shepard was one of the few female honky tonk singers to stay true to the genre in the '50s and '60s. The definitive Honky Tonk Heroine: Classic Capitol Recordings, 1952-1962 is a terrific anthology of her peak years. Most of her biggest hits are included, as are a handful of rarities that should delight casual fans as much as dedicated fans. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
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