Ricky van shelton biography biography
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Artist Information
Ricky was raised in the tiny community of Grit, Virginia, where his family still lives. He was the youngest of five children, all of whom loved the outdoors and spent a lot of time hiking and camping.
He added the middle name Van to avoid being confused with another Ricky Shelton in his hometown.
In high school, he was recognized as an exceptional artist and singer. Young Ricky took art classes and sang in the chorus. After high school he continued performing locally.
In 1984, he moved to Nashville with his future wife, Bettye. Then, in June 1986, CBS Records offered him a recording contract. Producers and studio musicians were startled by the high quality of the rookie’s vocal performances, which he’d sharpened through years of practice.
A year later, he had his first hit. In 1988, when he joined the Opry, he told the audience that he had dreamed of having a big bus and of hearing himself on the radio.
“And I dreamed about playing the Grand Ole Opry,” R
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Ricky Van Shelton
American singer-songwriter
Musical artist
Ricky Van Shelton (born January 12, 1952)[1] is an American retired country music singer. Active between 1986 and 2006, he charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. This figure includes 10 Number One hits: "Somebody Lied", "Life Turned Her That Way", 'Don't We All Have the Right", "I'll Leave This World Loving You", "From a Jack to a King" (a cover of the Ned Miller hit), "Living Proof", "I've Cried My gods Tear for You", "Rockin' Years" (a duet with Dolly Parton), "I Am a Simple Man", and "Keep It Between the Lines". Besides these, seven more of his singles landed in the Top 10 on the same chart. He also released nine studio albums, of which his first four were certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Early life
[edit]He was born at Danville Regional Medical Center in Danville, Virginia, United States, to Jenks and Eloise Shelton in 1952, • Ricky Van Shelton (born January 12, 1952) is an American retired country music singer. Active between 1986 and 2006, he charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. This figure includes 10 Number One hits: "Somebody Lied", "Life Turned Her That Way", 'Don't We All Have the Right", "I'll Leave This World Loving You", "From a Jack to a King" (a cover of the Ned Miller hit), "Living Proof", "I've Cried My Last Tear for You", "Rockin' Years" (a duett with Dolly Parton), "I Am a Simple Man", and "Keep It Between the Lines". Besides these, seven more of his singles landed in the Top 10 on the same chart. He also released nine studio albums, of which his first four were certified platinum bygd the Recording Industry Association of America.Return to Ricky Van Shelton Autograph Profile
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