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Shirley Collie Nelson

Birthday: March 16, 1931 (78 years) Died: January 27, 2010 (14 years Ago in )

HomeTown: Missouri, Missouri, United States

Shirley Collie Nelson was an American country singer and rockabilly artist who was notable for being the second wife of Willie Nelson. She was best known for her #10 single “Willingly”, which she released with Willie Nelson. Shirley Collie Nelson was born on March 16, 1931 in Missouri, United States. Shirley Collie Nelson died on January 27, 2010 at the age of 78 years in . Discover below for comprehensive details about Shirley Collie Nelson, including the biography, wiki profile, age, date of birth, family background, relationship status, interesting facts, photographs, lesser-known facts, and more.


Shirley Collie Nelson Wiki Table

Stage NameShirley Collie Nelson
Real NameShirley Collie Nelson
Profession(s)Country Singer,
BirthdayMarch 16, 1931
Zodiac SignPisces
DeathDied on January 27, 2010 (14 years ago) (Age: 78 years) in
GenderMale
BirthplaceMissouri, United States
HometownMissouri, Missouri, United States
NationalityAmerican

Shirley Collie Nelson Family and Personal Life

  1. Shirley Collie Nelson was born in Missouri, United States.
  2. Shirley Collie Nelson’s birth sign is Pisces.

Shirley Collie Nelson Biography and Facts

  1. Who is Shirley Collie Nelson? Shirley Collie Nelson was an American country singer and rockabilly artist, best known for her successful collaboration with Willie Nelson, particularly their #10 single “Willingly”.
  2. Early Life and Career: At the young age of fourteen, Shirley Collie Nelson got a co-hosting gig for a weekday morning show on a local radio station. Later, she got married at age fifteen but was divorced four years later.
  3. The Beverly Hillbillies Offer: Shirley Collie Nelson was offered the role of Pearl Buck on the popular TV show The Beverly Hillbillies, but she decided to tour with Willie Nelson instead, marking the beginning of their successful musical partnership.
  4. Marriage to Willie Nelson: Shirley Collie Nelson was married to Willie Nelson from 1963 to 1971. During their marriage, they released several country music singles together, including their popular collaboration, “Willingly”.
  5. Subsequent Career: After her marriage to Willie Nelson ended, Shirley Collie Nelson continued her career as a solo artist and released various singles, albums, and collaborated with other musicians.

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