Shelly Lee Alley

Shelly Lee Alley
BornJuly 6, 1894[1]
Alleyton, Texas, United States[2]
OriginDallas-Fort Worth, Texas, United States[1]
DiedJune 1, 1964(1964-06-01) (aged 69)[1]
GenresWestern swing
String band
Occupation(s)Singer
Songwriter
Musician
Bandleader
Instrument(s)Vocals
Fiddle
Guitar
Banjo
LabelsVocalion Records
Bluebird Records
Okeh Records
Websitewww.shellyleealley.com

Shelly Lee Alley (July 6, 1894 – June 1, 1964) was an American singer, musician, songwriter and western swing bandleader. As a songwriter, Alley wrote "Travelin' Blues" for Jimmie Rodgers, a song which has been recorded by over 20 artists, including Merle Haggard and Ernest Tubb. He is a member of the Western Swing Hall of Fame. He is considered one of Texas' best bandleaders of the 1930s and 1940s and a pioneer of western swing music.[2]

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  2. ^ a b Head, James (9 June 2010). "Alley, Shelly Lee". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 10 January 2020.